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,

The Bielefeld Christmas market is one of the largest and most atmospheric Christmas markets in North Rhine-Westphalia and extends across the entire city centre. It offers a diverse and festive atmosphere at various central locations:

- Alter Markt: Here,

SEA LIFE Blankenberge is just a few hundred meters from the beach promenade. It is one of several aquariums run by the Merlin Group, which also owns the Legoland parks, Madame Tussauds, Gardaland or Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the

In Volkel - Noord-Brabant - halfway between Eindhoven and Nijmwegen, BillyBird Hemelrijk has been located on an area of 55 hectares since 1986. Originally opened as a lido - the park is situated around a lake - BillyBird Hemelrijk has developed over the

In the north-west of France, or rather in Saint-Malo in Brittany, you will find the Grand Aquarium Saint-Malo marine aquarium, which opened in 1996, on about 4000 square metres. In forty-six aquariums, which together have a capacity of 2.6 million

The funfair is a big hit with young and old alike. Every year at the end of the summer holidays in Heemskerk, there are many attractions at the funfair in the town centre. From bumper cars to rope pulling and break dancing. But the funfair in Heemskerk

Friendship Park is a modern leisure and recreation park in the Armenian city of Gyumri that attracts both locals and visitors. The park has been redesigned in recent years and combines classic amusement park attractions with spacious green areas, walking

Right next to Disneyland Tokyo, the second Disney park opened in 2001: Tokyo Disney Sea in the Japanese town of Urayasu, less than 20 kilometres from Tokyo. The park is operated under licence by The Oriental Land Company and is the popular extension of

The town of Kaltenkirchen usually organises its traditional fair with around 80 shops on the fairground, Norderstraße, on the first weekend in September.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Kaltenkirchen railway station (distance to the

Less than 20 kilometres from Germany's oldest city, Trier, which borders directly on Luxembourg, there is a lot to experience in the small village of Riol on the Roman wine route by the lake. Not only can alpacas be stroked, but you can play golf or