Every year in November, the popular Martinikirmes takes place. It is a real highlight: every year many people in the Ruhr area and the Lower Rhine region look forward to this particularly beautiful fair.

The feast day of St. Martin of Tours on 11 November

Erfurt Zoo is one of Germany's largest zoological gardens and is idyllically situated on the Roter Berg hill in the north of Thuringia's capital. Covering an area of around 63 hectares, the zoo offers a natural home to more than 1,000 animals of over 130

The fair in Bergen op Zoom is characterised above all by its deep historical roots and its two completely different locations. As the city is traditionally an important winter destination for many Dutch showman families, there is a particularly strong

The only zoo in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg opened in 1956 on an area of 25 hectares. Over 200 animal species from 5 continents are presented in enclosures. Special attention is paid to a beautiful little fairytale park. It has several customised fairy

The Christmas market in the historic imperial city of Goslar in the Harz Mountains is known for its unique atmosphere against the backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town.

A special highlight is the Goslar Christmas Forest on Schuhhof square: over

The Prenzau Christmas market traditionally takes place in the heart of the district town of Prenzlau in the Uckermark (Brandenburg) and transforms the historic market square around the town hall into a festive meeting place during Advent. In contrast to

In the French town of Métabief in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, which is primarily known as a winter sports resort, you will find the La Luge des Cimes Alpine Coaster, which has been open all year round since 14 July 2022. The 710-metre-long

Spring and autumn are fair time in Heide. Great rides and merry-go-rounds, exciting prize stalls and a variety of culinary delights - the Heide funfair offers pure fun not only for children and young people.

Just in time for the start of spring, the new

The Dierenrijk Zoo in Mierlo near Eindhoven opened its doors for the first time in 2004. Today, around 100 animal species are presented on 16 hectares. Originally designed as a children's zoo, the concept has been adapted in recent years and now sees

Stretching over 700 metres, the Saarbrücken Christmas Market is one of the most atmospheric and largest Christmas markets in Saarland, uniquely combining the historic ambience of St. Johann Market with the hustle and bustle of Saarland's largest