* How it all began

The Christmas market in Rostock has a long tradition. The history of the Rostock Christmas market began in the late Middle Ages with sales fairs in the city center in the run-up to Christmas. These sales fairs were a way for people to

Germany's largest reptile zoo has been in Landau in der Pfalz since 2004. Around 125 animal species live on 3,400 square meters and are provided with appropriate enclosures. The reptile zoo is divided into several areas such as a baby station where young

The Aquatica amusement park is home to 36 water slides, six rivers and several lagoons. It covers an area of 20 hectares and was opened in 2008.

The landscaping of the park is based on the landscapes of New Zealand, Australia and New Guinea. The main

The big autumn fair takes place directly on the banks of the Rhine at the Tonhalle. If the attractions at the fair are not enough for you, you can finish off with a short detour to the "longest bar in the world" in the old town next door.

Travel

The Efteling Loonsche Land has been a 15-minute walk from the Efteling for several years. Beautifully laid out around a small lake, there are themed rooms in the middle of nature as tree houses, in the dunes or directly on the lake. There is also a hotel

In Jungbuch about 160 km from Prague and not far from the Polish border, an exciting mountain awaits you in winter and summer. Since 2011 there is an alpine coaster and in Balda's World there is a large playground with trampolines and much more to

Halfway between Durham and Raleigh, about 250 km from Charlotte in the middle of North Carolina, is the small indoor park Frankie's with a small outdoor area. This is a park with free entry, but you have to pay for the rides and attractions when you use

The Western Camp Resort in Zator is located just one kilometre from the Energylandia amusement park, making it the ideal accommodation for visitors to the park. The resort is designed in the style of a Wild West village and offers a unique holiday

Whenever the Ferris wheel turns and the chain carousel starts its rides to cries of joy, when the Wendsche Kärmetze is officially opened by the mayor of Wenden, representatives of the showmen, politicians and the brewery with the tapping of a keg of

Weert city centre turns into one big amusement park with over 130 attractions. Visitors walk from square to square along the ‘fun fair route’ of no less than 1.7 km.

7 squares will each be transformed into a complete fun fair. There is something for