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 Freiburger Mess' (Freiburg Fair) is held twice a year on the Neuer Messplatz. The Frühjahsmess' in May and the Herbstmess' in October. Over 110 showmen provide lots of fun and a good atmosphere. In addition, the "Friburger Wiesn" takes place on the

In the Bavarian town of Weiden in der Oberpfalz, about 100 km east of Nuremberg and 35 km west of the border with the Czech Republic, the five-day Weidener Volksfest always takes place in September. On the large fairground in Conrad-Röntgen-Straße you

Visitors can once again look forward to many special attractions and adrenaline-pumping rides between Windthorstplatz and the historic town hall.

Every year there are different highlights on site that provide plenty of thrills. With break-dancing, a

The Beeck funfair has a tradition dating back to 1539 and is considered the largest funfair on the Lower Rhine. After a few weak years and declining visitor numbers, Corona came along. In 2022, there were hardly any applications from showmen, so the

In the Eisfeld district of Waffenrod / Hinterrod, on the Thuringian Porcelain Route, the Auenland holiday village awaits your visit. In addition to the possibility of spending the night in one of the 20 warped witch houses or the 3-star earth house hotel

A park for the whole family with lots of lovely attractions where everyone can have fun. Adrenaline-hungry people won't be able to do much with the two existing family roller coasters. Nevertheless, this park is recommended as a large selection of rides

Opened in 2010, Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi is entirely dedicated to racing. The park contains the currently fastest roller coaster Formula Rossa with a maximum speed of 240 km / h.

But the park also has a lot to offer to everyone for whom the train is too

The privately run Plättli Zoo has been located in Frauenfeld in the Swiss canton of Thurgau, around 30 kilometres from Constance, since 1958. The small but charming zoo is home to around 200 animals from around 50 species, including Barbary macaques,

The funfair takes place in the Domineeskamp car park. There is another car park right next door with plenty of parking spaces.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Raalte railway station (distance 1000 m)

- by bus - bus stop Westdorplaan

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