The Salzburg Christmas Market, as it is known throughout the world today, has been around since 1974. Every year, the market opens with a festive ceremony on the Thursday before the first Sunday in Advent and closes its doors again on January 1. From

In the town of Bernkastel-Kues, the 5 days around the first Sunday in September are something very special every year. This is when one of the most beautiful wine festivals on the Moselle takes place - the Middle Moselle Wine Festival.

The highlights of

Just a few kilometres north of Halle an der Saale and three quarters of an hour's drive from Leipzig, Saxony-Anhalt has had an Alpine coaster with a descent of over 500 metres since 2002. On the southern slope of the Petersberg, this coaster winds its

The largest koala sanctuary in the world is located in Fig Tree Pocket, a suburb of Brisbane. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, as it is called, covers 18ha and has been at its current location since 1927. Originally started with just 2 koalas named Jack and

Around 70 showmen and rides look forward to your visit.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Ahlen railway station (distance to the fairground 1 km)

By car - Venue: Dr.-Paul-Rosenbaum-Platz

Parking facilities:

- Mammutpfad car park (chargeable)

Universal Studios Japan opened March 31, 2001, and includes attractions like those at Universal Studios Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood. Here, too, a studio tour is offered that takes visitors through actual movie sets.

During Advent, Maximiliansplatz in Bamberg is transformed into a festive Christmas market – surrounded by historic old town houses, the pedestrian zone glows with lights. Wooden stalls invite visitors to browse through all kinds of Christmas goods:

A total of 85 fairground attractions will provide plenty of fun, exciting rides and colourful hustle and bustle. In addition to the classics such as the music express, bumper cars and break dance, there will also be some real highlights on site. One

The Wissen Schützenfest is known for its large amusement park, which delights visitors to the festival year after year with both tried-and-tested and new attractions.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Wissen railway station (distance to

In Austria's Salzburger Land in Zell am See Kaprun on the Maiskogel, a fast-paced and long Alpine coaster awaits you. There is also a playground with slides and refreshment facilities.