The Christkindlesmarkt forms the traditional heart of the event and is divided into two main areas: the so-called ‘Lichtweihnacht’ (Christmas of Lights) unfolds on the market square against the backdrop of the iconic pyramid and the town hall. Here,

The Albanifest in Winterthur is the largest and oldest city festival in Winterthur and is even considered the largest annual old town festival in Europe. It is deeply rooted in the history of the city and has been celebrated since 1264.

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The West Coast Park & Robbarium St. Peter-Ording, founded in 1992, is located in St. Peter-Ording on the German North Sea coast in Schleswig-Holstein. The zoo, which is open all year round, is home to over 800 animals from 200 species on an area of 16

The Bilker Schützen- und Heimatfest in Düsseldorf is a real crowd-puller, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from across the region every year. The centrepiece of the five-day spectacle is the huge family funfair on the fairground on

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.

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In Stuer, Mecklenburg, at the southern tip of Lake Plauer, 35 km from Waren an der Müritz, you will find the BÄRENWALD Müritz, opened by the animal welfare organisation Vier Pfoten in 2006. In the near-natural enclosures, where the bears can

Leiden Ontzet, also known as the Liberation of Leiden, is an annual city festival celebrated on 3 October to commemorate the liberation of the Dutch city of Leiden from Spanish siege in 1574. It is one of the oldest and most important folk festivals in

The Düsseldorf Christmas market is a diverse experience that is not limited to a single location, but rather divides the entire city centre into several thematically different festive zones.

The crafts market in front of the town hall forms the

If there’s one thing the people of Gevelsberg know how to do, it’s a fair – and because the big bash in June is still far too far off, the town treats itself to a proper adrenaline rush with the ‘Frühkirmes’ to get things going. It’s the

The Westerwald Wildlife Park, formerly known as the Westerwald Wildlife and Leisure Park, is picturesquely located near Gackenbach and is a popular destination for families and nature lovers. Covering around 60 hectares, visitors can see native animal