Finally, fun and entertainment on the fairground again - for young and old.

For 10 days, Braunschweig once again celebrates the October Fair and attracts visitors with a special programme.

Everyone has been waiting for this and the colourful hustle and

The city's zoo has been located in Krefeld on an area of 14 hectares since 1938. With over 150 species of animals, the park exhibits a variety of animals, but is designed with its focus on the keeping of great apes, big cats and tropical bird species.

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

The SEA LIFE Loch Lomond, Scotland, is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes Legoland parks, Madame Tussauds, Gardaland and Heide Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular route and shows

Saulheim traditionally celebrates its Ritter-Hundt-Weinkerb on the 2nd weekend in September. Various pubs, wine taverns and showmen with their rides and stands look forward to welcoming visitors.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by bus - Saulheim,

A relatively old zoo is located in the city of Wuppertal in North Rhine-Westphalia. It was opened in 1881 and bears the proper name "Der Grüne Zoo Wuppertal". Animals from over 450 species are kept in large enclosures on an area of 24 hectares. Special

The funfair takes place on the De Engh event site.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- By train - Soest stop (distance 2 km)

- By bus - Albert Cuyplaan stop

By car:

- Venue: Evenemententerrein De Engh

Car parking facilities:

- Gemeentehuis Soest car park

Every year, the Christmas market in Meppen creates a particularly festive and lively atmosphere, bathing the city centre in a warm, wintery sea of lights. As the days grow shorter and a touch of frost settles on the rooftops, the historic city centre

From the end of November until Christmas, guests from near and far can immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere of Stralsund's Christmas market and look forward to a varied programme on the Old Market, the New Market and in the Gothic town hall

In the district of Harz, or rather in Schierke near Wernigerode, which is mainly known for its half-timbered houses, the castle and the "leaning house", there has been a 341 metre long Brocken Coaster for fans of mountain coasters since 2003. Open all