The Bochum Christmas Market, often referred to as Bochum Christmas, transforms the city centre around the boulevard and Dr. Ruer Square into a festive landscape of lights and is considered one of the most atmospheric markets in the Ruhr area.

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Less than 10 kilometres east of Northampton, which is about halfway between London and Birmingham, Billling Aquadrome Holiday Park awaits you. Nestled in 235 acres in the Nene Valley, Billing Aquadrome offers a natural retreat with lakes, rivers, locks

Herborn Zoo has been located in the Lahn-Dill district of central Hesse, more precisely in the Herborn district of Uckersdorf, around 47 km southwest of the university town of Marburg, since 1966. Around 300 animals from 80 species live on the grounds of

In Rimini (in the Emilia-Romagna region), about 35 kilometres south of the Mirabilandia theme park, you can experience a colourful mix of miniature park and theme park. You can admire many models of famous Italian sights, the Leaning Tower of Pisa,

The dinoland in Zwolle gives the family knowledge about 50 species of dinosaurs.

The entrance fee includes many activities such as laser game, high ropes course, mini golf, treasure hunt and much more.

In addition to the many interactive stations, the

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 market area is located around the castle, on the Schlossplatz and on the Brühlplatz. Guests can look forward to a range of attractive rides such as breakdancing, a Ferris wheel, bumper cars and much more. There will also be plenty to eat and drink.

On

In Bischofsgrün, around 27 kilometres north-east of Bayreuth, you will find the Ochsenkopf cable cars. You can experience a lot here. There are cable cars, an Alpine coaster and you can also go hiking.

There are also places to stop for refreshments.

The town of Kaltenkirchen usually organises its traditional fair with around 80 shops on the fairground, Norderstraße, on the first weekend in September.

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By public transport:

- by train - Kaltenkirchen railway station (distance to the

Brockum, a small community with only around 1,000 inhabitants, organises one of the biggest festivals and exhibitions in the region with its wholesale market. Around 200,000 visitors are expected. The wholesale market is very diverse, ranging from a