The Esslingen Medieval Market and Christmas Market is one of the most fascinating and atmospheric events of the pre-Christmas season, transforming Esslingen's picturesque half-timbered old town into a double winter wonderland. The incomparable magic of

In Lampertheim on the Bergstrasse in southern Hesse, the traditional Lampertheimer Kerwe takes place every year over three days in September. After the opening on Saturday at 5 p.m. on the Europaplatz in front of the old town hall, with the Kerweredd and

Twice a year, the Erfurt Folk Festival takes place on the Domplatz. In April as the "Erfurter Altstattfrühling" and in October as the "Erfurter OKtoberfest". Both festivals are among the largest in Thuringia.

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"Let the bliss in!" True to this motto, the Wonnemar in Backnang, Baden-Württemberg, offers relaxation, spa and fun for visitors of all ages. Relax in one of the pools, enjoy a sauna session or swim your laps in the swimming pool. For families and slide

In Schiffweiler in Saarland, less than 5km from Autobahn 8, there is an excursion destination for the whole family: Gondwana - Das Praehistorium. Hundreds of millions of years ago, Gondwana was a major geological continent - today this museum is a

In Birmingham, right next to the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park, you will find Cannon Hill Park. In a large park area, numerous possibilities have been accommodated, which allow families with smaller children some leisure activities. In addition

SEA LIFE Scheveningen is located right on the beach promenade in The Hague. It is one of several aquariums run by the Merlin Group, which also owns the Legoland parks, Madame Tussauds, Gardaland or Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the

At the largest folk festival in the city of Brandenburg an der Havel, you will experience a varied family programme for young and old, peppered with stars and starlets as well as sporting competitions. Of course, the dragon boat and duck races are also a

The fair takes place at Place Scheurer Kestner. The fair is not very big, but there is still a lot on offer. However, you shouldn't come with too much hunger, there isn't much to eat. But there are many great restaurants in the town of Colmar.

The Siegen Christmas market is one of the most atmospheric Christmas experiences in the region and owes its special charm to its picturesque location in the historic city centre. Every year, the area below the Lower Castle and along Kölner Straße is