In 1937 the Straubing zoo opened on an area of 18 hectares. Over 200 animal species live here in several facilities and animal houses. The Straubing zoo takes part in conservation breeding programs and stocks Bali starlings, bison and African penguins.

In Majaland Kownaty you can find popular Plopsa figures such as Maya the bee, Wickie and Heidi.

For the "little‘ ‘adrenaline fans, the family rollercoaster from the Zierer company offers a good thrill through the rocky landscape of Wickie the Viking.

Around 70 showmen and rides look forward to your visit.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Ahlen railway station (distance to the fairground 1 km)

By car - Venue: Dr.-Paul-Rosenbaum-Platz

Parking facilities:

- Mammutpfad car park (chargeable)

Only a 20-minute drive from Überlingen on Lake Constance in Baden-Württemberg, the Salem Monkey Mountain has been located west of the town of Salem since 1976. Covering an area of 20 hectares, there are around 200 Barbary macaques that can move freely

During Advent, Maximiliansplatz in Bamberg is transformed into a festive Christmas market – surrounded by historic old town houses, the pedestrian zone glows with lights. Wooden stalls invite visitors to browse through all kinds of Christmas goods:

Every year, the Duisburg Christmas market transforms the city centre into an impressive, sparkling sea of lights and is one of the largest Christmas markets in the Ruhr area.

The festive scene stretches along the central shopping streets such as

In Maribor, about 70 km south of Granz and about 128 km from Ljubljana, the Alpine Adventure World Športni Center Pohorje awaits you, where you can go skiing in winter and in summer a mountain coaster from Brandauer with a length of almost 1000 metres

The Adventure Wonderland is mainly aimed at families with children under 12 years of age.

Besides a small roller coaster, there are some flatrides and even a big hedge labyrinth.

Spectacular roller coasters and higher rides are not to be found here, but if

Tayto is an Irish manufacturer of snack items and opened this park right next to the main plant in 2010.

There are not only various playgrounds, climbing frames and even a wooden roller coaster, but there are also guided tours through the plant.

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The Zomerkermis in Aarschot is a traditional and popular folk festival in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. It takes place annually in late summer and is a central meeting place that transforms the city into a lively festival zone. In 2025, the