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 Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg's Speicherstadt is the largest model railway in the world. On almost 1500 square meters there is a world of its own, which impresses with numbers. As of July 2020, 1040 trains run here daily over 15,715 meters of laid

The Ibbenbürener Kirmes is a funfair in Ibbenbüren that takes place every year on the first weekend in September. It is the third largest town centre fair in North Rhine-Westphalia and the largest folk festival in the Tecklenburger Land region. Around

In the French municipality of Villarodin-Bourget in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, which is best known for the winter sports resort of La Norma, the Alpine Coaster Luge 4 saisons - Norma Loops is located at an altitude of 1350 metres at the foot of

The carnival fair takes place on the Grote Markt.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Sint-Truiden / Saint-Trond station

- by bus - bus stop Naamsepoort

By car:

- Venue: Grote Markt

Parking facilities:

- Parking Indigo Sint-Truiden Centrum

For over 50 years, during Advent, Aachen's old town around the cathedral and town hall has been transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland. Aachen's Christmas market is one of the most beautiful and traditional markets in Europe and attracts visitors

The Waltroper Parkfest is a major annual city festival that transforms Moselbachpark and the surrounding areas in Waltrop into a vibrant festival and celebration zone. The festival has established itself as one of the most important regional events and

Lapland borders directly on the northernmost part of the Baltic Sea and lies in the centre of Finland. Ranua is a good two hours' drive north of Oulu, and the journey from Rovaniemi to Ranua takes only about an hour. The route takes you along the E75

Foundation

The Stuttgart Spring Festival was founded as the showmen's kick-off event for the new travelling season after the respective winter break, which begins with the end of the Christmas markets. Unfortunately, the founding year can no longer be

In Mönchengladbach-Rheydt, spring is welcomed with a truly traditional event: the Frühkirmes (early fair) on Grachtplatz. As soon as the days get longer, this central location in the Rheydt district is transformed into a vibrant world of experiences.