The Essen International Christmas Market is one of the largest and most atmospheric markets in Germany and is known for its unique, international flair. It stretches picturesquely through the entire city centre of Essen, starting at Willy-Brandt-Platz,

An amusement park right by the sea, set up like a fair.

There are also several roller coasters, flat rides and themed rides on offer.

The highlight is the wooden roller coaster "Roller Coaster" from 1932, which has a brakeman on the train.

The whole family

Ahoy, landlubbers, all aboard: the hotel in ship design offers its guests the feeling of globetrotters in the middle of a paradisiacal harbour. It is located directly at the wave pool of the thermal spa and you can watch the splashing and hustle and

In Radevormwald in North Rhine-Westphalia, the four-day Plum Fair has been held every September since the 15th century. During these days, around thirty showmen transform the town centre around Hohenfuhrstraße, Hohenfuhrplatz, Schützenstraße and

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

Cottbus Zoo, which was opened in 1954 and is maintained by the city of Cottbus, is located in Cottbus, Brandenburg. Around 1,200 animals of 170 species live here on 25 hectares. From A for Abgott's snake to E for elephant, M for Malayan duck, S for

The Sababurg Zoo is located 45 kilometres west of Göttingen and 40 kilometres north of Kassel. It was opened in 1973, but has more than 440 years of history behind it, making it one of the oldest zoological institutions in Europe. Visitors will find

Parque Aquático de Amarante is a seasonal and regional water park that is open every year from the beginning of June to mid-September. During this opening period of about one hundred days, the park is currently visited by an average of 150,000 guests

An amusement park with an attached zoo invites young visitors and families. There are rides only for the smaller clientele, such as a family rollercoaster, bumper cars, Samba Tower and a few other small attractions.

Erie in the US state of Pennsylvania is home to the Waldameer & Water World amusement and water park, the fourth oldest amusement park still in operation in the state. Since 1896, the 14-hectare site of the two parks has been all about fun. In addition