The Santa Pauli Christmas Market in Hamburg is Germany's only erotic Christmas market and represents a deliberate break with traditional, contemplative Christmas markets. It takes place annually on Spielbudenplatz in the heart of the famous red-light

The Alsfeld Whitsun Market is the largest folk festival in the region and takes place annually over Whitsun (from Friday to Whit Tuesday) on the forecourt of the Alsfeld Town Hall.

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- by train - Alsfeld railway

Less than 10 kilometres east of Northampton, which is about halfway between London and Birmingham, Billling Aquadrome Holiday Park awaits you. Nestled in 235 acres in the Nene Valley, Billing Aquadrome offers a natural retreat with lakes, rivers, locks

In the middle of Upper Bavaria in Lenggries, a summer toboggan run of a special kind awaits you a little out of the way. It only goes along a narrow track. There is also the possibility to try one or the other Bavarian snack on site in the Jaudenstadl.

The Albanifest in Winterthur is the largest and oldest city festival in Winterthur and is even considered the largest annual old town festival in Europe. It is deeply rooted in the history of the city and has been celebrated since 1264.

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Just a few kilometres from Northern Ireland's capital Belfast and around 170 kilometres from Dublin lies a piece of land that is wooded and has a river running through it and is one of the largest community and environmental projects in Europe. Since

Geesthacht is in the starting blocks for an exciting spring market. It offers a wealth of attractions and amusements for young and old. From exciting rides and thrilling games to traditional fairground delicacies, there is something to suit every taste.

Greifswald once again hosts the biggest event in Western Pomerania. For three days and nights, guests can experience a varied programme on four stages, in the Kinderland, at funfairs and fairgrounds, during open ships and boat trips. Sports enthusiasts

Around 22 kilometres north-east of Mallorca's capital Palma lies the Natura Parc animal park in Santa Eugénia, which has been in existence since 1998. Around 400 native and exotic animal species such as raccoons, lemurs, porcupines, vultures, parrots,

The Pforzheim Wildlife Park has been located in Pforzheim in Baden-Württemberg, on the northern edge of the Black Forest, since 1968. Around 400 animals from around 70 species live on the 16.5 hectare site of the wildlife park. In addition to the axis