Located 65 kilometers north of Bordeaux as the crow flies, directly on the Atlantic coast and overlooking the Bay of Biscay, the Zoo de la Palmyre sits on the outskirts of Les Mathes. Opened in 1966, the zoo spans 18 hectares between two forests.

Since 2005, the Zoomarine water amusement park has been welcoming guests to the Italian town of Torvaianica, Pomezia, around 40 km from Rome city centre. A colourful mix of animal, leisure and small water park awaits you directly on the Mediterranean

Twice a year, the Fleckenmarkt takes place in Cuxhaven on the Ritzebüttel market square.

Travel information:

By public transport - Cuxhaven railway station, then approx. 700m on foot.

By car - venue: square at the Ritzebüttel church.

Parking facilities:

- in

In 2003, the four-star Hotel Phantasia opened its doors as Phantasialand's first hotel. Entirely in the style of the northern Quing dynasty of the 17th / 18th century, the hotel borders on the China Town themed area. Surrounding a large Asian garden, the

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.

In Gruyères, Fribourg, about 125 km from Geneva, there is an Alpinecoaster to ride since 2008. You can also go hiking there. There are downhill carts and a mini golf course.

The Stuttgart Christmas Market is not only one of the largest, but also one of the most traditional Christmas markets in Europe, with roots dating back to the late 17th century. It stretches across several central squares in the city centre, including

The fair takes place on the market square in Papendrecht.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by bus - bus stop Constantijn Huygenslaan

By car:

- Venue: Market square

Parking facilities:

- Parking garage De Meent (Weteringsingel

Germany's only leisure park by the sea.

In many themed areas the maritime park takes its guests into other worlds.

You can expect "HANSE in Europa, Wikingerland, Bonanza-City, Fiesta del Mar, alter Jahrmarkt" and many other areas.

Here, everyone from

The Finnish city of Vaasa, with a population of 70,000, is located on the Gulf of Bothnia. The Tropiclandia water park is located on the island of Vaskiluoto, right next to a local spa hotel. In the immediate vicinity of Tropiclandia was the now