In the small village of Le Bouveret on Lake Geneva in the canton of Valais, model railway fans of real steam locomotives and steamships will find the Swiss Vapeur Parc, which has been in operation since 1979. On the grounds of the park, which is run by

Three times a year, the Hanseatic City invites to the Hamburger Dom. It is celebrated as Spring Dom, as Summer Dom and as Winter Dom. The Hamburger Dom is considered the largest folk festival in the north. The fairground rides and amusement arcades of

Brand new in Berlin from 2024, the Berlin Winter Dream.

The Christmas market with the really big carousels!

Discover 40 rides, rides and games, such as the 35-metre-high Ferris wheel or the wild roller coaster.

Sweet temptations, Christmas specialities and

This year's Gesmolder Kirmes is a mixture of the new and the tried and tested, with around 130 showmen and women taking part as usual. In addition, the local innkeepers and a number of clubs have once again joined in to make the fair a complete success.

In Frielendorf in northern Hesse, in the Schwalm-Eder district, 45 km from Lake Edersee and Kassel, you will find the Silbersee Bob Frielendorf, which opened in 2000. In addition to the 820-metre-long Alpine Coaster made by Josef Wiegand GmbH & Co KG,

The funfair takes place at the ice rink.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Nieuw-Vennep station (distance 1.4 km)

- by bus - bus stop Zuiderdreef

By car:

- Venue: IJsclub Nieuw-Vennep (Zuiderdreef 2)

Parking facilities:

- Car park right next

The Nuremberg Winter Village with its Ferris wheel has established itself as a popular and atmospheric addition to the famous Christkindlesmarkt, inviting visitors to enjoy the magic of winter far away from the hustle and bustle of the old town. The

The Leipzig Christmas Market, whose roots date back to 1458, is one of the oldest and most famous markets in Germany. It attracts millions of visitors every year and captivates with its impressive location in front of the historic backdrop of the Old

The funfair takes place on three squares in the centre of Edam.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by bus - Edam bus station

By car:

- Venue: Kaasmarkt / Damplein / Baanstraat

Parking facilities:

- Singelweg car park

- Egbert Sneijderplein car park

The oldest zoological garden in the former Czechoslovakia is Liberec Zoo, which is only about 30 kilometres from the German border near Zittau. Its beginnings date back to the end of the 19th century, 1904 is considered the date of its creation and it