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:

In Alsace, just 80 km from Europa-Park, an Alpine coaster awaits you that has only been around since 2024. There is also a summer toboggan run and much more to experience.

In Ortenburg in the Lower Bavarian district of Passau, around 20 kilometres west of the district town of Passau, you will find Irgenöd Zoo. What began in 1975 as a pure bird park has changed over the years and led to the former bird park being renamed

Only about 25 kilometres east of the city of Antwerp, in Wechelderzande, a suburb of Lille, is the Mega Speelstad play park. This park not only has a 5,000 square metre indoor section, but also an even larger outdoor area. With its various attractions,

In the Rhein-Main Therme, opened in 2001, you can relax in a large sauna area or enjoy the action on the two, approx. 108 meter long water slides. However, the main focus of the spa is rather on the recreation factor and relaxation in 8 saunas and

Since 1965, the "kleine Wiesn" has been held on the Theriesienwiese in spring. Over 100 showmen, about 30 of them with rides, provide the best entertainment. Food, drink and a good atmosphere are provided in the two festival tents. The festival is

In the Saas Valley near Saas-Grund, about 40 kilometres by car from Zermatt and a good 220 kilometres from Geneva, lies the Feeblitz in Saas-Fee Valais. The 600-metre-long mountain coaster has been around since 2000. In addition to a 55% gradient on the

The Hardegsen Wildlife Park is idyllically located in the Espoldetal on the edge of the Solling in Lower Saxony and offers a natural excursion destination for families, animal lovers and those seeking relaxation on around twelve hectares. Amidst mature

The Reinholdi market has been held on the first weekend in October in the Pottenhausen district since 1928. Around 250 showmen will be on site on a fairground of approx. 30,000 m². The number of visitors is currently around 200,000.

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When the days slowly start to get longer again, the fun comes to town. The Datteln Spring Fair takes place on Neumarkt and Schützenplatz - with Sunday shopping. As usual, there will be reduced prices on Monday, which is traditionally a family day.