For over 50 years, during Advent, Aachen's old town around the cathedral and town hall has been transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland. Aachen's Christmas market is one of the most beautiful and traditional markets in Europe and attracts visitors

The Pretpark de Valkenier offers lots of fun for young and old.

De Valkenier is also the oldest family park in the Netherlands and one of the cheapest in Europe.

There's no chance of boredom here! It offers around 25 attractions that can be found both

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The Blijdorp Zoo is officially called the Royal Rotterdam Zoo and was opened in 1857, making it one of the oldest zoos in the Netherlands. Situated in the centre of Rotterdam, it borders on a festival site and is divided by a railway line into an eastern

In 1937 the Straubing zoo opened on an area of 18 hectares. Over 200 animal species live here in several facilities and animal houses. The Straubing zoo takes part in conservation breeding programs and stocks Bali starlings, bison and African penguins.

The Gaggenau May Market has been a firmly established highlight in the Murg Valley for years. It always takes place on Mother's Day weekend (second Sunday in May), lasting four days from Friday to Monday. The May market is traditionally the ‘club

There are water parks in Finland too!

Unfortunately only open for 2 months in summer, but then like any other water park with several slides and fun for the whole family.

The park also offers many other activities, such as boating and karting.

The largest water park in Victoria (Australia) offers a huge selection of water attractions, but also smaller family attractions. With 74 hectares wonderfully located in a lake, the park offers a varied landscape and lots of fun. In 1994 the park opened

Tykkimäki Amusement Park is one of Finland's most popular family parks, offering a diverse range of leisure and entertainment experiences for visitors of all ages. Located in Kuopio, in the heart of a picturesque setting on the shores of Lake Kallavesi,

The funfair takes place in the city centre on various squares (Grote markt, Stationsplein, Vesten, Sasweg).

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Geraardsbergen station

By car:

- Venue: City centre

Parking facilities:

- Parking De Vesten (Vesten