Warburg Oktoberfest is a large traditional folk festival that transforms the Hanseatic city of Warburg into a festival mile every year. The nine-day event is known for its successful mix of fairground, market and traditional folk festival elements.

Ahoy, landlubbers! Although it's still a good 60 kilometres to the Mediterranean, with only a 5-minute drive to Avignon, Pirate Land is a popular destination in Rochefort-du-Gard for all dock swallows, pirates and those who want to become a pirate. The

In the small village of Le Bouveret on Lake Geneva in the canton of Valais, model railway fans of real steam locomotives and steamships will find the Swiss Vapeur Parc, which has been in operation since 1979. On the grounds of the park, which is run by

Every year, the Duisburg Christmas market transforms the city centre into an impressive, sparkling sea of lights and is one of the largest Christmas markets in the Ruhr area.

The festive scene stretches along the central shopping streets such as

SEA LIFE New Jersey is located in the "American Dream" mall, less than 10 kilometres west of the Empire State Building as the crow flies, and is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Madame

Schlitterbahn Water Park in Galveston opened in 2006 and covers an area of 26 acres. It offers a great abundance of thrill slides and even has a former world record holder of the world's tallest water coaster, called "Masiv Monster Blaster." However, the

The spring funfair in the centre of Wanne-Eickel opens the funfair season in Herne. Two fairground rides, a children's carousel and tasty treats await visitors on Hauptstrasse at Biuschmannshof.

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By public transport:

- by train to

Didiland is a small, nice park for families with children.

There is a lot for the little ones to discover, such as a tree trunk ride, a children's roller coaster and a rafting facility.

Of course, parents are allowed to take part in almost all attractions.

In Duisburg Zoo you can discover 9,000 animals from 400 species. The zoo has become famous by having the first permanent and long unique keeping of koalas in Germany. The large tropical hall Rio Negro shows the fascinating world in South America. Here

Welcome to the swimming, sauna and wellness paradise of the Saar-Lor-Lux region.

Treat your body and soul to a little break from everyday life and enjoy the sauna and wellness paradise.

Experience games, fun and adventure with the whole family in the