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

Grafton, Illinois, is located on the banks of the Mississippi right on the state border with Missouri. The next largest city, St. Louis, is around 65 kilometres to the south. The Aerie's Resort with Illinois' first Alpine Coaster is located here. The

The big autumn fair takes place for five days on Neumarkt. There is a colourful offer for all ages and of course the physical well-being will be taken care of.

Important dates:

Sunday: Sunday open for sales in the town centre

Monday: Family day with

In Radevormwald in North Rhine-Westphalia, the four-day Plum Fair has been held every September since the 15th century. During these days, around thirty showmen transform the town centre around Hohenfuhrstraße, Hohenfuhrplatz, Schützenstraße and

The "funniest water in Istria", as the park calls itself, is a water park that has something to offer for every taste and age. Not only water slides, wave pools and fun pools pass the time, no, dance courses, tournaments, workshops, game counters,

Not far from the Slovakian border, a mountain coaster awaits you in Čeladná, a community of just under 3,000 souls in the Czech Republic. This coaster, which has only been around since 2019, has a track of more than 800 metres. To get here, you drive

On 4.7.1926, Knoebels Groves, the forerunner of today's Knoebels Amusement Resort, opened in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. A steam-powered carousel and the Chrystal Pool were two of the first attractions in the amusement park. On an area of around 45ha, the

The Ohrada Zoo was founded as early as 1939 on a private initiative. The Hluboká Zoo, which was renamed in 2015, is located only about 10 kilometres north of the famous city of Budweis on an area of 6 hectares. The zoo is home to well over 250 species

The Gaggenau May Market has been a firmly established highlight in the Murg Valley for years. It always takes place on Mother's Day weekend (second Sunday in May), lasting four days from Friday to Monday. The May market is traditionally the ‘club

The Schützenfest in Goslar is one of the largest shooting festivals in Lower Saxony. Over 350,000 visitors are expected on an area of more than 80,000 square metres.

Travel information:

By public transport - bus stop "Breites Tor".

By car - venue: Festplatz