* How it all began

The Christmas market in Rostock has a long tradition. The history of the Rostock Christmas market began in the late Middle Ages with sales fairs in the city center in the run-up to Christmas. These sales fairs were a way for people to

The Bell Animal Adventure Park has been located in the Rhineland-Palatinate Rhine-Hunsrück district, more precisely in Bell, around 30 km south-east of Cochem, since 4 April 2015. The family-run park, which pays particular attention to species

In Tampa, Florida, this 30-hectare water park has been in operation since 1980. On the opposite side of the street Bush Gardens is also located, so it is worth spending at least two days here. The park offers 10 water slides, a river and of course a wave

De Tovertuin is a new theme park that opened in spring 2026 on the site of the former Vakantiepark Familyland. The park was taken over by Van Hoorne Studios and completely redesigned. Visitors are immersed in a lovingly staged fantasy world centered

As the original Wet'n'Wild water park, it opened on Dec. 12, 2013. From the 2019 season, the park was then renamed "Raging Waters", as it was taken over by Parques Reunidos. With a size of 25ha and many different attractions, it attracts a lot of

Winterstad Groningen (Winter City Groningen) transforms the historic city centre of this Dutch university town into a wonderful, warmly lit winter wonderland that extends far beyond the traditional Advent season. At the heart of this magical

During Advent, the Bremerhaven Christmas market transforms the city centre of this maritime town into an extensive, enchanting Christmas wonderland that combines maritime flair with festive cheer. The market mainly stretches along

The Säubrennerkirmes runs through the whole of Wittlich town centre. In addition to the amusement park around the castle gallery, there are many other highlights. These include the parade through the town centre and the festival play "Die Säubrenner".

For 18 days you can taste the unique atmosphere of the Kortrijk Easter Fair.

The Paasfoor offers something for everyone. As always, you will find a solid mix of small and large attractive mills, traditional food and candy stalls.

The well-known attractions

Avifauna Vogelpark is a zoo specializing in birds in Alphen am Rhein between The Hague and Amsterdam. In 1950 the zoo was opened as the first bird park in the world and presents penguins, kiwis and rainbow lorises on 15 hectares.