During Advent, Dortmund's Christmas market transforms the center of the Ruhr region into a sparkling winter wonderland and is one of the largest markets in Europe. Its unmistakable landmark is the famous largest Christmas tree in the world. It forms the

The Klötzer Martinimarkt can be traced back to St Martin's Day. On this day, all the farmers' harvest work was completed and the financial year ended, so to speak. Maidservants and farmhands changed employers at the St Martin's market. People traded at

In the middle of the Ruhr area there is the longest indoor ski slope in the world with 640 meters. There is also a beer garden outside and an Alpinecoaster.

The Alpinecoaster is closed until mid-2025 due to expansion of the facility.

In the middle of Utah lies the Great Salt Lake, bordered by the state's largest city, Salt Lake City, with a population of around 200,000. A good 30 kilometers to the north is the small town of Farmington with around 25,000 inhabitants. Here you will

In Unterammergau, Upper Bavaria, in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you will find the Steckenberg adventure mountain. In winter, the 1228 m high Steckenberg is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders, in summer for hikers, mountain bikers and fans

Croatia's oldest zoo was first opened in Zagreb in 1924. Covering an area of around 7 hectares, the zoo is located in the middle of the Croatian capital and presents more than 250 different animal species to its visitors. Fish, birds and reptiles are

The history of the Puchheim folk festival:

1960

The forerunner of the Puchheim folk festival, which is still held today, was the municipality's millennium celebration in 1960. The hearty celebration was so popular with the people of Puchheim and the

The Track Family Fun Parks have been built in recent years at Destin (Florida), Myrtle Beach (South Carolina), Orange Beach (Alabama) and Pigeon Forge (Tennessee). The main attraction of the parks is a large go-kart track, which also extends over several

The butterfly zoo Papiliorama originally opened in Marin-Empagnier in 1988, burned down in a major fire in 1995 and was reopened in the same year. Due to the lack of space, the zoo relocated in 2003 and celebrated its reopening in Kerzers. About 100

At LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Toronto, families can immerse themselves in a colourful world of creativity, adventure and imagination. The indoor theme park is specially designed for children aged three to ten and offers a variety of attractions that