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:

The fair takes place in the Burgemeester In ‘t Veldpark.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Zaandam railway station (distance 2.2 km)

- by train - Zaandam Kogerveld station (distance 1.2 km)

- by bus - bus stop Kopermolenstraat

By car:

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With around 700,000 visitors, the Worms Backfischfest is one of the largest public festivals in Rhineland-Palatinate. For a total of 9 days, there is a big party on the "Kisselwiese". On the second Backfisch Sunday, the raft harbour is transformed into

The Kermis in Lommel is a major folk festival in the Belgian province of Limburg and an annual highlight in the city's calendar of events. It is known for its large number of rides and its central location, which brings the whole city to life.

The fair

The spring funfair in the centre of Wanne-Eickel opens the funfair season in Herne. Two fairground rides, a children's carousel and tasty treats await visitors on Hauptstrasse at Biuschmannshof.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train to

Depuis plus de 350 ans, la ville de Schloss Holte-Stukenbrock, en Rhénanie-du-Nord-Westphalie, célèbre chaque année en octobre le marché Pollhans ou Pollhansmarkt, qui dure trois jours. Outre la fête foraine avec ses manèges pour petits et grands,

The Reiterlesmarkt in Rothenburg ob der Tauber immerses the medieval streets in a winter wonderland straight out of an old fairy tale. When the lights shine on the half-timbered houses and the cobblestones sparkle, the scent of roasted almonds, spicy

In Moritzburg in Saxony, around ten kilometres from Saxony's state capital Dresden, you will find the Moritzburg Game Reserve, which has been open since 1958. The history of the Moritzburg game reserve dates back to 1580, when it served as a hunting

In 1971 the Apenheul Zoo opened on an area of 11 hectares in Apeldoorn. Contrary to the usual variety of animals in other institutions, Apenheul has specialized in keeping primates. There are over 60 different types of monkeys in the park. A special

Marmaris is a picturesque coastal town in the province of Muğla in south-west Turkey. It is located on the Turkish Riviera, also known as the Turquoise Coast, on the Mediterranean Sea. Marmaris has a typical Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers