The Leipzig Christmas Market, whose roots date back to 1458, is one of the oldest and most famous markets in Germany. It attracts millions of visitors every year and captivates with its impressive location in front of the historic backdrop of the Old

In 1880, the municipal council decided that the three fairs held simultaneously on the Grand Place, the Place des Martyrs and the Marché-aux-Grains should be combined into a single large fair to be held on the Boulevard du Midi at the beginning of July.

With around 200 attractions and around 50 rides, Canada's Wonderland offers huge amusement park fun on 120 hectares. A total of 19 roller coasters are available to visitors.

As a special feature, the park has two hyper coasters from the manufacturer

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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In 1937 the NaturZoo was opened in Rheine in the Münsterland region. Around 100 animal species live on an area of 13 hectares. The first accessible monkey forest was opened here as the first zoo in Germany. You will also find large accessible aviaries

The Kronberg in Gonten, Canton Appenzell Innerrhoden, is about 20 km from St.Gallen and offers you great experiences for all generations. There has been an alpine coaster here since 1999 and a zipline park with rope park elements and a fairy tale world

In the French municipality of Monteux, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, about 22 km from Avignon, you will find the Spirou Provence theme park. The still young park opened on 16 June 2018 and is dedicated to the two comic characters Spirou and

In 1937 the Straubing zoo opened on an area of 18 hectares. Over 200 animal species live here in several facilities and animal houses. The Straubing zoo takes part in conservation breeding programs and stocks Bali starlings, bison and African penguins.

Flickering lights, the scent of candy floss and whirling rides

Showmen from all over Thuringia and Germany come to the Saalfeld fairground on the Weidig every year in July.

You can take a spin on the bumper cars and other attractive rides.

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Cavallino Matto - The park with the crazy horse as a mascot.

The park offers a mix of family entertainment and an adrenaline rush. The park offers one of two Europe-wide stand-up coasters called "Freestyle", where the whole ride is done standing.

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