The Stuttgart Christmas Market is not only one of the largest, but also one of the most traditional Christmas markets in Europe, with roots dating back to the late 17th century. It stretches across several central squares in the city centre, including

The Zwiesel Borderland Festival is one of the most traditional folk festivals in the region and is one of the highlights in the glass town's calendar of events.

In the past, large folk festivals in rural areas were only known in larger towns such as

Large funfair on the Spreewiesen/Bullenwiese with numerous rides and attractions.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Fürstenwalde railway station (distance to the fairground 1.2 km)

- by bus - bus stop Niederlagetor

By car:

- Venue:

Only about 10 kilometres from the Lower Saxony border, between Duderstadt and Leinefelde in Worbis, lies the Alternative Bear Park. The bear park was opened in 1996 through the initiative of the "Aktion Bärenhilfswerk" on the site of the former

Canberra is the capital of Australia and also the largest city in the interior. About 15 kilometres north of the capital is the small suburb of Nicholls. The small indoor zoo Canberra Reptile Zoo is located there. Around 20 animal species are kept here

For 17 days, the large fair takes place at the Valdespartera / Zaragoza fairgrounds. The Fofito Circus, the Valdespartera OKtoberfest and Espacio Zity, where concerts are held every evening, are also located on the grounds.

Travel information:

By public

Poland's third largest city, Wrocław, is home to the oldest zoo in Poland. It was opened in 1865 and is, by its own account, the largest zoo in the country. Well over 1,000 animal species are housed on an area of 33 hectares. In an international

The Aquabasilea water and wellness world has been located in Pratteln in the canton of Basel-Landschaft, around 14 kilometres south-east of Basel, since 2010. With a total area of 13,000 square metres, including 2,160 square metres of water with a volume

A small park for families with children aged 2 to 12 awaits you pretty much directly on the French A21 motorway around the small town of Lens, around 37 km south-west of Lille. As an outdoor park, it delights its visitors with several small flat rides

The Waldkraiburg Folk Festival is a time-honoured, eleven-day celebration and a key social highlight throughout the Inn-Salzach region. As a multifaceted event, it attracts numerous visitors from the town and the surrounding area every year. The