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

In the district of Verden in Lower Saxony, or rather in Barme in the municipality of Dörverden, you will find the Wolfcenter Dörverden, which opened on 28 April 2010 on the site of the former Lower Saxony barracks. The idea to set up the Wolfcenter

For over 50 years, during Advent, Aachen's old town around the cathedral and town hall has been transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland. Aachen's Christmas market is one of the most beautiful and traditional markets in Europe and attracts visitors

In the former residential town of Neustrelitz in the Mecklenburg Lake District, around 30 kilometres south of Neubrandenburg, you will find Neustrelitz Zoo, which was opened in 1721. Around 450 animals from 40 species live here on an area of around 48

In the Great Smoky Mountains, or rather in Pigeon Forge in the US state of Tennessee, around 26 miles (approx. 42 km) from Knoxville, you will find the alpine coaster The Goat Coaster, which opened in 2015. The coaster, which was built by Josef Wiegand

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

The Playmobil FunPark takes children into the world of Playmobil. What we know from our children's rooms in miniature format can be found here in large format and can often be walked on or climbed on.

Here, children can be active all day long without

Located directly on the Elbe in the middle of Saxon Switzerland, 16 kilometres east of Pirna and only 7 km south of Bad Schandau, you will find the Elbe-Freizeitland Königstein. The destination for the whole family offers two themed areas with different

The Helmond Zomerkermis takes place in the city centre and is slightly smaller than the Voorjaarskermis with around 40,000 visitors.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Helmond railway station (700 metres away)

- by bus - bus stop

The Saurierpark Bautzen with its more than 200 dinosaurs is the most famous of its kind in Germany.

And its "population" is constantly growing.

With a primeval forest like flora the park offers a unique scenery for the replicas of the extinct primeval