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,

The Essen International Christmas Market is one of the largest and most atmospheric markets in Germany and is known for its unique, international flair. It stretches picturesquely through the entire city centre of Essen, starting at Willy-Brandt-Platz,

A small, very nice water park with many interesting slides.

Children can let off steam in two water playgrounds, and if you don't want to slide, you can float in the wave pool.

If you're looking for a change from the sea, you're in good hands here, because

The Winterberg Fair is a traditional folk festival that is considered one of the highest-altitude fairs in North Rhine-Westphalia. It takes place annually in August and transforms the central fairground ‘Am Rad’ into a lively festival site.

The festival

The Magic Springs Theme and Water Park has been located in Hot Springs in the US state of Arkansas, around 54 miles (approx. 87 km) south-west of the capital Little Rock, since 1978. The park is operated by EPR Properties, which also owns Elitch Gardens,

The Luna Park in La Rochelle is a shining highlight in the winter backdrop of the French Atlantic coast. A vibrant world of experiences unfolds on the spacious grounds of the Lazaret car park, located right in the heart of the important Port des Minimes

With the Karls Pop-Up Park in Wernigerode, the true Karls experience is coming to the Harz region for the first time. Since 19 May 2026, visitors have been able to enjoy a lovingly designed leisure area with numerous attractions for the whole family on

On the south side of Lake Zurich in Pfäffikon SZ you will find a fun pool that really deserves its name. The Alpamare Switzerland offers 12 very nice slides, which also fully satisfy adrenaline junkies. There are cozy whitewater rides, but also a ride

Big Rivers Water Park is located about 70 kilometres north of Houston, Texas. This is a small water park that awaits its visitors with a dozen water attractions such as slides, pools and interactive play elements. Some of the slides are equipped with

The residents of Bad Homburg have been celebrating the Lantern Festival every year on the first weekend in September since 1935. In addition to the many stalls, food stands, wine and beer gardens that line the route from Louisenstraße over the