Every year, the Duisburg Christmas market transforms the city centre into an impressive, sparkling sea of lights and is one of the largest Christmas markets in the Ruhr area.

The festive scene stretches along the central shopping streets such as

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.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Alsfeld railway

1913 opened in Bremerhaven as a themed zoo, which specializes in Nordic and aquatic animal species, on less than 12,000 square meters, the zoo by the sea. It also counts as the smallest scientifically managed zoo in Europe. In addition to penguins, one

The Tuttlingen folk festival has been held on the Donauwiese fairground for decades. The site is also freely accessible to all visitors during the event.

The multitude of different attractions offers varied entertainment for all age groups. Visitors can

Over the course of 18 days, around 45 showmen and women provide funfair flair on the Saarterrassen with their rides, entertainment and food and drink offers.

On the two family days (always on Thursdays), visitors can enjoy the rides at half price. Toy

Five days of funfair fun at Prinzenplatz and in the city centre

At the beginning of May, the time has finally come again: 55 showmen transform Prinzenplatz and the adjoining town centre into a colourful funfair and offer an exciting supporting programme.

The oldest of the Six Flags Parks. It opened in 1870 and started out under the name "Gallup's Grove". The park became famous with Superman the Ride and has won several awards. At 95 hectares, it is not quite as big as other Six Flags, but still offers 12

Immerse yourself in a fantastic world and experience magical moments. Several themed areas whisk you away to different worlds and let you forget everyday life.

Rollercoasters:

• Black Mamba (B&M Inverted Coaster)
• Colorado Adventure (Vekoma Mine-Train)

The Nautimo in Wilhelmshaven offers fun for every age group.

How about the two big water slides (one with tyre use), a climbing wall in the pool,

a diving tower, a steam room, a Jacuzzi or a flow channel?

Of course there is also a large pool, a competition

Schwaben Park is a family-friendly amusement park in the heart of Baden-Württemberg. It is idyllically situated in the Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park near Kaisersbach, about 40 kilometers east of Stuttgart, and has been combining nature, fun and