During Advent, Dortmund's Christmas market transforms the center of the Ruhr region into a sparkling winter wonderland and is one of the largest markets in Europe. Its unmistakable landmark is the famous largest Christmas tree in the world. It forms the

In Magnus Park in Füssen, Lower Bavaria, just a few kilometres from the Austrian-German border and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Germany, Neuschwanstein Castle, you will find the Allgäu Reptile Zoo. In the natural habitats in the

The Swiss zoo Sikypark has been located in the Swiss canton of Bern, more precisely in Crémines, around 60 kilometres south of Basel, since 1972. Around 550 animals from over 70 species, including tigers, wolves, lynxes and parrots, live on the park's

The funfair takes place at Plein 1945.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Hilversum railway station (distance 5.0 km)

- by bus - bus stop Kermisterrein (line 108)

By car:

- Venue: Plein 1945

Parking facilities:

- Car park (Stationsweg 1)

- Car

Since summer 2025, the popular holiday resort of Ruka has been home to a real novelty: the Ruka Coaster, Finland's first Alpine Coaster! The ride was built by renowned German manufacturer Wiegand, which is known worldwide for its high-quality Alpine

The Dresden Showmen's Association is the organiser of the large Dresden folk festivals (Dresdner Rummel) which take place on the "Pieschener Allee" fairground. In spring there is the "Spring Festival", in summer the "Bird's Meadow" and finally the

The history of the Puchheim folk festival:

1960

The forerunner of the Puchheim folk festival, which is still held today, was the municipality's millennium celebration in 1960. The hearty celebration was so popular with the people of Puchheim and the

The Lippborg market has been taking place for more than 300 years. Every year at the end of August - on the last Tuesday in August to be precise (and the weekend before) - Lippborg is transformed into a small Mecca for young and old. This traditional

Aquascope is a French water park in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou in the Vienne department, right next to the Futuroscope theme park. With an investment of €57 million, the park offers eight different beautifully themed slides divided into four themed areas.

The Saint-Romain Fair in Rouen is the second largest fair in France with over 200 attractions, including around 60 rides. A total of around 1.5 million visitors attend the fair every year.

Travel information:

By car:

- Venue: Esplanade Saint-Gervais

Parking