The Easter fair in Homburg marks the official start of the Saarland folk festival season and takes place annually on the spacious fairground at the Forum. As one of the first major events of spring, it attracts visitors from all over the Saarpfalz region

Chosen by Forbes Traveler as one of the 15 best zoos in the world and even found in the world's top 10 zoos by Tripadvisor, ZooParc de Beauval is always worth a visit. Located halfway between Tours and Bourges, the 40-hectare zoo, which opened in 1980 -

On the first or second weekend in November, the Martinimarkt is one of the most traditional (since 1465!) and largest markets in the region and attracts visitors to Herborn in droves. The smell of roasted almonds and mulled wine is the perfect way to get

Just over the German border, the Dutch town of Hengolo hosts a beautiful city centre fair.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Hengolo railway station (distance 50 m)

By car:

- Venue: City centre

Parking facilities:

- Hengelo Centre car park

With around 500,000 visitors annually, the Rudolstadt Bird Shooting Festival is the largest folk festival in Thuringia and one of the most popular in Germany. Every year, the Bleichwiese transforms into a large festival grounds featuring rides, carnival

Aqua Mundo at Center Parcs Park Nordseeküste is a real highlight right on the North Sea coast – here you can enjoy water fun in a very special atmosphere. The centrepiece is the unique North Sea wave pool, where you can feel the power of the tides.

This park contains all the attractions that no longer exist and have been removed from the parks.

Didiland is a small, nice park for families with children.

There is a lot for the little ones to discover, such as a tree trunk ride, a children's roller coaster and a rafting facility.

Of course, parents are allowed to take part in almost all attractions.

The Chemnitz Christmas Market is one of the largest and most atmospheric in Saxony, transforming the historic market square and the adjacent Neumarkt in the heart of the city into a traditional festive centre every year. What makes this market so special

It's finally time again: "OsterLand Oldenburg" is taking place on Schlossplatz around Easter! You can look forward to exciting attractions for the whole family every day. There will be a Ferris wheel, rides for younger guests, a fairground ride and