The SEA LIFE Brighton on the lake promenade is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Madame Tussauds, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular route

Opened in 1974 under the name Birmingham Nature Centre, Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park (first opened in 1964 from Birmingham Zoo) is a small zoo managed by Birmingham City Council. It is located on the edge of Cannon Hill Park; there is also a

Every year in mid-June, Oranienburg's town centre is transformed into a huge festival mile from the bulwark to Schlossplatz and Schlosspark.

Visitors experience a varied stage programme for young and old and breathtaking views of their town from the

The Aalter Fair is a large annual folk festival that transforms the town centre into a lively fairground. It is known for its diverse mix of traditional fairground elements and modern attractions, which draw visitors from across the region.

The fairground

The Whitsun fair takes place in Gütersloh on the market square.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Gütersloh railway station (distance 750 m)

- by bus - bus stop Am Wochenmarkt

By car:

- Venue: Market square

Parking facilities:

- Klingenthal

SEA LIFE Sydney is located directly at Darling Harbour, next to WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Madame Tussauds, Gardaland or Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is

Meeting Santa Claus once is no problem here.

Elves, trolls, witches and other mystical beings can also be seen in various shows.

However, there are no rides here.

If you think that tobogganing is only possible in winter, you've got the wrong idea. Carinthia's longest summer toboggan run climbs a good 400 metres in altitude over a distance of almost two kilometres, from the Madritsche mountain station on the

The Marché de Noël de Strasbourg is a historical and cultural event that transforms the Alsatian metropolis into a sparkling winter wonderland every year. Founded in 1570 as Christkindelsmärik, it is the oldest and largest Christmas market in France.

Just a handful of kilometres from Poland in the north-east of the Czech Republic lies this alpine adventure world. About 180 km east of Prague and about 118 km from Brno, Bobová Dráha Pastviny offers an alpine coaster over 700 metres long, pedal boats