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

"Pützchens Maat is anjesaat, Minschemasse an där Kasse,

Stundelang stonn mer in där Schlang, tausend Mann sin noch vür uns dran,

Fünnef Mark avjedrück, ham mer lang jespaart vür die kurte Fahrt,

Rinn in de Kis', Anschnallpflich, Alles zu spät,

Did you know that Oberwiesenthal in the Ore Mountains is home to Saxony's first summer toboggan run? In 1992, the Oberwiesenthal toboggan run was put into operation with a length of 540 m, 9 steep and one S-curve. You can control the speed at which you

The funfair runs through the entire city centre of Alkmaar, including directly along the canal. A total of almost 80 attractions for young and old delight visitors. The funfair ends on Sunday with a spectacular closing show.

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The Vaihingen May Day is the oldest secular festival in the town of Vaihingen an der Enz and takes place annually over the Whitsun holidays.

History and origins:

The roots of May Day go back a long way, possibly as far as the 15th century. It began as a

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

Originally started as a private zoological collection, the interest in Van Blanchendaell Park increased so much that it opened its doors to the public in May 2007. Since then, Tuitjenhorn, between Bergen op Zee or Alkmaar and Schagen, has been home to

The Christmas market in Meissen, affectionately known as “Meißner Weihnacht,” transforms the picturesque porcelain and wine town into an enchanting winter wonderland during Advent. In the heart of the old town, on the historic market square in front

In the middle of a large shopping mall, in the feeder to Disneyland Paris, you will find SEA LIFE Paris. It is one of several aquariums run by the Merlin Group, which also owns the Legoland parks, Madame Tussauds, Gardaland or Heide-Park. Each of the

Duinrell Amusement Park in Wassenaar, near The Hague, offers the perfect blend of action, water fun, and relaxation. Surrounded by dunes and nature, it provides entertainment for all ages—ideal for families and anyone looking for a change of pace.

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