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The festive scene stretches along the central shopping streets such as

The Annaberg Christmas Market in Annaberg-Buchholz is one of the highlights of the Ore Mountains Christmas tradition and is known for its particularly traditional and cozy atmosphere. It takes place in front of the imposing St. Anne's Church, the

With around 700,000 visitors, the Worms Backfischfest is one of the largest public festivals in Rhineland-Palatinate. For a total of 9 days, there is a big party on the "Kisselwiese". On the second Backfisch Sunday, the raft harbour is transformed into

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The popular spring fair will take place as usual on the fairground in front of the Bürgerhalle.

An extensive programme awaits you. Well-known rides such as bumper cars, chain carousels and the music express can of course be found on the square again.

In

The fair on the Grote Markt in Haarlem is a spectacular event that transforms the historic city centre into a vibrant hub full of energy and contrasts. In the shadow of the majestic St. Bavo's Church and surrounded by magnificent gabled houses from the

The fair takes place in the town centre.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Herzele railway station (distance 1.7 km)

- by bus - bus stop Gemeentehuis (lines 25, 49, 251, 253)

By car:

- Venue: town centre (Groenlaan)

Car park:

- Car park

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You can park in one of the many multi-storey car parks in the city centre. For

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In Frankenthal in Rhineland-Palatinate, about 10 kilometres from Ludwigshafen and about 15 kilometres from Mannheim in Baden-Württemberg, you will find the indoor playground "Kids Inn". This is a 3,000-square-metre indoor playground that guarantees fun