During Advent, Dortmund's Christmas market transforms the center of the Ruhr region into a sparkling winter wonderland and is one of the largest markets in Europe. Its unmistakable landmark is the famous largest Christmas tree in the world. It forms the

The Speyer Pretzel Festival is a public festival in the city of Speyer that takes place every year on the second weekend in July from Thursday to Tuesday.

History

The festival was initiated by the Speyer Tourist Association to promote the sales of Speyer's

When it's time to go home,

the snow can't be seen in the fields,

eann de Loft die Roawe fläije,

Keann as if the house were crowing,

When the white people wake up

quickly light a fire in the oven,

and the men curse inside

look for their old woollen woof

and the

In the former residential town of Neustrelitz in the Mecklenburg Lake District, around 30 kilometres south of Neubrandenburg, you will find Neustrelitz Zoo, which was opened in 1721. Around 450 animals from 40 species live here on an area of around 48

Cottbus Zoo, which was opened in 1954 and is maintained by the city of Cottbus, is located in Cottbus, Brandenburg. Around 1,200 animals of 170 species live here on 25 hectares. From A for Abgott's snake to E for elephant, M for Malayan duck, S for

Reinhard Mey once sang "Above the clouds, freedom must be boundless". You don't go quite that high, but the balloon you climb into is 100 metres above sea level. You'll be higher than Big Ben in London. Just a few metres from Disneyland Paris - in the

In the Belgian town of Lier in the province of Antwerp, ten kilometres south-east of Antwerp, you will find the swimming paradise LAGO Lier De Waterperels. The pool, which belongs to the LAGO Group, which currently operates twelve swimming paradises in

Experience around 40 rides and funfair stalls on the three days of the fair. Cater for yourself at our food stands or in the festival cafés and enjoy our large goods market.

Source: Stadthaus Wetzikon

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train -

Funfair combined with Christmas market makes the Berlin Winter Park. Fragrant treats, fruity punch and warming mulled wine meet break dancing and bumper cars. Of course, there are many more rides on site, 50 attractions and rides in total. Come by and

Welcome to the Passau Dult. One of the largest folk festivals in Eastern Bavaria that takes place twice a year. Many beer tents with thousands of seats, many action-packed rides, a Ferris wheel and much more await you. Take a look and come by.