* How it all began

The Christmas market in Rostock has a long tradition. The history of the Rostock Christmas market began in the late Middle Ages with sales fairs in the city center in the run-up to Christmas. These sales fairs were a way for people to

The Lantern Festival in Halle (Saale) traditionally takes place on the last weekend in August. Once again this year, countless colourful lantern lights illuminate the event area on the Ziegelwiese, Peißnitzinsel, the Riveufer and the Saale. Whether it's

The predecessor of today's Westphalian Allwetterzoo Münster opened in 1874. The name of the zoo is derived from the fact that a large part can be reached with dry feet in all weather conditions.

More than 300 animal species that live in different climatic

In Poland's fourth largest city, Łódź, the city's zoo has existed since 1938. According to its own information, it is the most modern zoo in Europe. Many hundreds of animal species are kept on an area of more than 16 hectares. Over the years, the zoo

Göttingen and Hanover are connected by the A7 motorway. Around 100 kilometres from Hanover to the north and around 40 kilometres from Göttingen to the south lies the tranquil little town of Einbeck in Lower Saxony. This is the heart of the Charles

Blå Planet is the largest aquarium in Northern Europe. Located in Copenhagen, right on the waterfront and less than two kilometers from the city’s airport, it is home to over 450 species. Originally established in Charlottenlund in 1939 with around 70

The Schützenplatz in Hanover covers a total area of 10 hectares, making it one of the largest festival sites in Germany. The tradition of the festival dates back to the 15th century, and it is now the largest Schützenfest in the world with over 1

The traditional Olten Chilbi takes place on the Schützenmatt and in the city centre. Up to 160,000 visitors are expected.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- By train - Olten railway station (distance to the festival site approx. 600m)

By car:

- Venue:

In the heart of Berlin, between the "Alex" and the Hackescher Markt, at Spandauer Straße 2, you will find the Berlin Dungeon since 2013. A breathtaking journey through 600 years of Berlin history in a combination of a chamber of horrors, history lessons

The Kuckucksmarkt in Eberbach is a traditional folk festival that enlivens the town on the Neckar every year in late summer. It is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and its successful mix of fairground, market and festival tent.

The festivities are