Recreational pool, outdoor pool, sauna area: all this awaits you in the privately run pool in Troisdorf, about 15km north-east of the former federal capital Bonn. There is a wide range of indoor relaxation options throughout the year: be it floating in

The ‘White Magic’ at Jungfernstieg in Hamburg deliberately sets itself apart from traditional Christmas markets, transforming the elegant promenade into a radiant, almost fairy-tale-like winter wonderland right on the Binnenalster.

The name says it all:

Oud Valkeveen is a beautiful family park with something for every age group. It was first opened in 1930 in Naarden, about 20 kilometres west of Amsterdam city centre, as a beach with a pancake house. In the years that followed, the park was constantly

The Roosendaal Fair is a major folk festival in the Netherlands and, with around 250,000 visitors and approximately 100 attractions, ranks among the top five largest fairs in the country. It attracts visitors from across the region.

The fair stretches

The fairground stretches across Postelstraat and Speelheuvelplein, where the numerous rides and stalls create a lively and inviting atmosphere. Here you will find a mix of fast-paced, modern attractions that get the adrenaline pumping and traditional

Tokyo's Taitō district is home to Japan's first modern zoo, the Ueno Zoological Garden. Opened in 1882, the zoo is home to more than 3,000 animals from over 300 different species on an area of 14.3 hectares. In addition to Asian elephants, Sumatran

The Wissen Schützenfest is known for its large amusement park, which delights visitors to the festival year after year with both tried-and-tested and new attractions.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Wissen railway station (distance to

Assumption Day is Warendorf's traditional local festival in summer. The Christian tradition of devotion to the Virgin Mary, the Assumption Fair and the town marksmen's festival are unique in the world. The highlights of the popular Marian devotion are

The Whitsun Festival in Wissembourg (Weißenburg), Alsace, is a large and traditional folk festival that takes place every year over the Whitsun holidays. It is known for its lively mix of Alsatian tradition, French hospitality and cross-border flair, as

In Schwarzach in the Neckar-Odenwald district of Baden-Württemberg, which is part of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, you will find the Schwarzach Wildlife Park, which opened in 1966. More than 400 wild and domestic animals from over 50 species