The Esslingen Medieval Market and Christmas Market is one of the most fascinating and atmospheric events of the pre-Christmas season, transforming Esslingen's picturesque half-timbered old town into a double winter wonderland. The incomparable magic of

Since 2004, there has been an Alpine coaster over 600 metres long in the border area between the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia. It is about 400 kilometres from Prague, and Ostrava is less than 70 kilometres to the northwest. In winter you can also

The Foire du Carnaval in Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont is a folk festival deeply rooted in Walloon folklore, which transforms the town into a vibrant festival mile every year during the Laetare carnival. Unlike many modern fairs, which have been relegated to

There is also a funfair in summer at the central fairground in Berlin. Around 70 showmen with great attractions await you.

Important dates:

Every Saturday: 10 p.m. Fireworks

Travel information:

By public transport:

- From U7 Jakob-Kaiser-Platz, then take bus

The funfair runs through the entire city centre of Alkmaar, including directly along the canal. A total of almost 80 attractions for young and old delight visitors. The funfair ends on Sunday with a spectacular closing show.

Travel information:

By public

The SEA LIFE Loch Lomond, Scotland, is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes Legoland parks, Madame Tussauds, Gardaland and Heide Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular route and shows

The Holstenköste in Neumünster is one of the largest and most traditional town festivals in the whole of Schleswig-Holstein, transforming the entire city centre into a huge festival area every June. Centred around the Großflecken, the Gänsemarkt and

In Austria in Vorarlberg there is an Alpinecoaster with a length of over 2500 meters since 2008. There is also much more to experience up on the mountain, including a playground and a Flyingfox.

With a real, decommissioned Concorde, this supersonic aircraft towers over all other objects even from a long distance. Easily visible from the A8 motorway, it is only a stone's throw to the Technik Museum Sinsheim. If you are interested in technical

The winter market at Schloßplatz in Berlin-Mitte is one of the capital's newest and most architecturally impressive winter events. It takes place directly in front of and within the historic setting of the rebuilt Berlin Palace, now the Humboldt Forum,