* 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

Fishers Farm Park is an award-winning family adventure park in the rural area of West Sussex, approximately 80 km from London. It offers a diverse mix of adventure activities, animal encounters and play areas designed specifically for families with

The third oldest zoo in Switzerland has been welcoming visitors since 1929. On an area of 28 hectares (2020), which has almost doubled since 2006 from 15 hectares, there are over 375 species of animals that are native to the world. The enclosures are

The Leonberg Horse Market is a traditional major event with a history stretching back over 300 years, which puts the entire town into a state of excitement every February. Originally established purely as a trading place for horses, the festival has

Action Aquapark was the first water park in Bulgaria and is wonderfully themed. On an area of 36 000 m2 there are 30 water attractions, thematic bars and restaurants surrounded by tropical palm trees. Located on the Bulgarian Sunny Beach, it offers many

The Reuschenberg Wildlife Park in Leverkusen is a recommended destination for anyone who wants to experience nature and animals up close. Covering an area of around 60,000 square metres, it is home to over 300 animals from around 46 species. In addition

The Martinimarkt in Bad Schwalbach is a traditional folk festival lasting several days, which transforms the spa and district town into a colourful autumn hubbub at the beginning of November and extends across several central locations. It is considered

The Mannheimer Mai-/Herbstmess is a funfair held on the new Meßplatz. It should not be confused with the Mannheim May Market, which takes place at the same time, but this is a real fair with an equestrian tournament.

At the Mai-/Herbstmess, many showmen

In Tournehem-sur-la-Hem, France, near Calais awaits you a small amusement park next to a campsite. Covering an area of 7.5 hectares, it was reopened in 2016 under new management. With its lake and animals, it is scenically a feast for the eyes. In

The town of Delmenhorst was granted market rights by King Christian V of Denmark in 1690. In 1823, 33 market traders moved into the spring market. The term "Krammarkt" is documented for 1887 - this was also the first year that a carousel was on the