In Mönchengladbach-Rheydt, spring is welcomed with a truly traditional event: the Frühkirmes (early fair) on Grachtplatz. As soon as the days get longer, this central location in the Rheydt district is transformed into a vibrant world of experiences.

In the heart of Antalya, one of Turkey's most famous coastal cities, less than a kilometre from the coast, is the Aktur Park amusement park. The park started in 1991 at a different location before moving to its current site in 1997. Opposite a large

The Essen International Christmas Market is one of the largest and most atmospheric markets in Germany and is known for its unique, international flair. It stretches picturesquely through the entire city centre of Essen, starting at Willy-Brandt-Platz,

In Watford, about 34 km from London, you can visit the studios where Harry Potter was partly filmed. An exciting tour awaits you from start to finish. At the beginning, everything starts with a small film, then it goes on to the famous great hall. Then

In the Saxon spa town of Seifen in the Ore Mountains, which is primarily known for its toy makers and their show workshops and is therefore also known as the toy village, you will find the Seifen Adventure World. In addition to a 24 m long wooden marble

The fair takes place in the city centre of Zaandam.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Zaandam railway station (distance 1.3 km)

- by bus - bus stop Gedempte Gracht (lines 64, 69, 111, 394, N19, N94)

By car:

- Venue: De Burcht

Parking

Since it was founded in 1934, Parc Zoologique de Paris has presented around 2,000 animals of over 180 species on an area of over 14 hectares. The zoo is divided into several areas, called biotopes, which introduce visitors to endemic animal species.

In the French winter sports resort of La Bresse-Hohneck, in the Vosges department in the Grand Est region, you will find the Schlitte Mountain alpine coaster, which was built in 2010. The 460 metre long alpine coaster from Josef Wiegand GmbH & Co. KG

In the county of Northamptonshire, or rather in Kettering, about 88 km east of Birmingham and about 45 km from Leicester, you will find Wicksteed Park in the south-east of the city. The park was founded in 1921 by the industrialist and owner of the

The first fair in Pforzheim after the Second World War took place in 1947. The fair was first established at the "old Messplatz" on the eastern side of the city and from 1953 to 1959 in the Stadtgarten, and since 1960 the "Pforzemer Mess" has been set up