Opened for the first time in 1913, the Berlin Aquarium is one of the most extensive animal exhibitions in the world with over 1000 animal species. Marine animals, reptiles, amphibians and insects are presented on the area of the Berlin Zoo.

The Speyer Pretzel Festival is a public festival in the city of Speyer that takes place every year on the second weekend in July from Thursday to Tuesday.

History

The festival was initiated by the Speyer Tourist Association to promote the sales of Speyer's

On Monday, the Krämermarkt for the traditional Märzenmarkt transforms the city centre into a colourful shopping paradise. The funfair will be accompanied by the amusement park on the Ziegelwasen with numerous rides and fairground stalls from Friday to

Visitors can once again look forward to many special attractions and adrenaline-pumping rides between Windthorstplatz and the historic town hall.

Every year there are different highlights on site that provide plenty of thrills. With break-dancing, a

"It's a civil war. The rebels, whose spaceships are attacking from a secret base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire." Of course, anyone who smiles at this sentence knows what this is about. The Stars of the Galaxy exhibition

The Essen International Christmas Market is one of the largest and most atmospheric markets in Germany and is known for its unique, international flair. It stretches picturesquely through the entire city centre of Essen, starting at Willy-Brandt-Platz,

The Winterberg Fair is a traditional folk festival that is considered one of the highest-altitude fairs in North Rhine-Westphalia. It takes place annually in August and transforms the central fairground ‘Am Rad’ into a lively festival site.

The festival

At Heide Park you can become a pirate, an Aztec or a woodworm. Experience the best adventures here!

The park is one of the largest amusement parks in Germany and is part of the British Merlin Entertainments Group.

Since its opening in 1978, it has offered

In spring, summer and autumn, the grounds at Halle Gartlage are transformed into a colourful fairground for 10 days. The area on Bohmter Straße attracts around 200,000 visitors during this time. On action and family days, rides and catering offer

Both in summer and winter, an Alpinecoaster awaits you in Bad Kleinkirchheim in Carinthia. In summer also popular for hiking and in winter known for skiing.