During Advent, the Bremerhaven Christmas market transforms the city centre of this maritime town into an extensive, enchanting Christmas wonderland that combines maritime flair with festive cheer. The market mainly stretches along

During Advent, the city on the Rhine and Moselle rivers is transformed into an atmospheric pre-Christmas paradise every year: the scent of freshly roasted almonds, mulled wine, and gingerbread wafts through the streets.

At the arts and crafts market,

In 1926 the larger of the two Saarland zoos opened for the first time in Neunkirchen. Over 140 animal species are presented on an area of around 20 hectares, with the focus being on Asian animals such as the Chinese tree chipmunk, the Asian elephant or

In the southwest of England, in the tranquil village of Abottsham in the county of Devon, you will find The Big Sheep Farm & Theme Park. Run as a sheep farm for six generations, Rick Turner decided in 1988 to convert the former agricultural farm, Barton

The municipality of Ascheberg is known and loved as a centre for funfairs. The month of July each year is dedicated to the funfair. In terms of size, the St. Anna fair in Davensberg is a rather tranquil and cosy village fair. In contrast, the Jacobi

The Michaelis Kirchweih is the largest street festival in Germany. Around 1.5 million visitors now attend the festival every year. However, there are not only rides and beer stalls, but also numerous traders and market criers. A section of the B8 trunk

As a Westphalian city, Hamm lies on the border with the Ruhr area and has had its own zoo since 1934. Over 80 animal species are presented on an area of over 9 hectares. You will not only find small budgies or porcupines, but also pumas and zebras.

The Lausitz Fair in Eisenhüttenstadt is the largest travelling funfair in the East Brandenburg region and attracts thousands of visitors every year to the spacious fairground on the island. Nestled in the heart of the city’s green lung, between the

The Nahe Summer Festival in Idar-Oberstein is a fresh new event format that takes over from the long-standing Spießbratenfest. A lively festival area is being created on the grounds of the Idar-Oberstein Exhibition Centre, combining modern facilities

In the East Frisian town of Rechtsupweg, 14 km north-west of Aurich and 14 km south-east of Norden, you will find Birgits Tiergarten. The 2.8-hectare zoo has more than 400 animals such as donkeys, llamas, kangaroos, guinea pigs and many different bird