The Marché de Noël de Metz is one of the largest and most atmospheric Christmas markets in France, transforming the historic capital of Lorraine into a glittering festive backdrop. What makes this market special is that it spans several squares in the

The Haus des Meeres is one of three zoos in Vienna. Housed in a former flak tower from the time of the Second World War, the exhibition space on offer is constantly growing on an area of only 5,000 square metres. Originally, 1.5 floors of the tower were

Twice a year, the Erfurt Folk Festival takes place on the Domplatz. In April as the "Erfurter Altstattfrühling" and in October as the "Erfurter OKtoberfest". Both festivals are among the largest in Thuringia.

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In the French municipality of Sautron in the Pays de la Loire region, around ten kilometres north-west of Nantes, you will find the Parc des Naudières. Open since 1971, this amusement park offers families with children up to around 12 years of age a

Bommelwereld – A new theme park experience based on the world of Bommel

On 3 October 2025, Bommelwereld, a brand new theme park, will open its doors – a unique experience dedicated entirely to the popular characters Bommel and Tom Poes. The park is

Opposite the playmobil FunPark in Zirndorf, Bavaria, you will find the playmobil Hotel, which opened in 2002. The hotel, which is spread over three levels and has a total of 28 family rooms, two of which are wheelchair-accessible, invites its guests to

In Norddeich, a district of Norden, in East Frisia, Lower Saxony, you will find the only state-recognised care centre for marine mammals in Lower Saxony, the Seal Sanctuary National Park House, which opened in 1971. Every year, around 80 to 180 seals and

The Baden-Baden Christkindelsmarkt takes place in the elegant spa town of Baden-Baden in Baden-Württemberg and is one of the most atmospheric and exclusive Christmas markets in Germany. It stretches along the magnificent Lichtentaler Allee and in front

Palace Playland is a traditional amusement park in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, around 165 kilometres north of Boston directly on Saco Bay. It was originally opened in 1902 and is now the only remaining beachfront amusement park in New England. Palace

In the south of the Hanover region, or rather on district road 213 in Springe, about 29 km from Hildesheim and about 28 km from Lower Saxony's capital Hanover, you will find the Wisentgehege Springe. The 90-hectare site, which opened its doors for the