The Christkindlesmarkt forms the traditional heart of the event and is divided into two main areas: the so-called ‘Lichtweihnacht’ (Christmas of Lights) unfolds on the market square against the backdrop of the iconic pyramid and the town hall. Here,

Located directly on the Elbe in the middle of Saxon Switzerland, 16 kilometres east of Pirna and only 7 km south of Bad Schandau, you will find the Elbe-Freizeitland Königstein. The destination for the whole family offers two themed areas with different

In the Upper Palatinate district of Tirschenreuth, or rather in the Mitterteich district of Großbüchlberg, about 10 km northwest of Tirschenreuth and about 24 km south of Arzberg, you will find the Großbüchlberg summer toboggan run, which opened in

Since summer 2025, the popular holiday resort of Ruka has been home to a real novelty: the Ruka Coaster, Finland's first Alpine Coaster! The ride was built by renowned German manufacturer Wiegand, which is known worldwide for its high-quality Alpine

Around 30 km west of Colmar and around 85 kilometres west of Freiburg, you will find the Tricky Track alpine adventure world. An Alpine coaster with a length of over 700 metres by Wiegand awaits you here, not only with a 7-minute ride, but also with a

The Pinksterkermis in Delfzijl is a traditional folk festival that takes over the harbour town every year over the Whitsun weekend. As one of the largest and best-known funfair events in the province of Groningen, it attracts visitors from across the

In Unterammergau, Upper Bavaria, in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you will find the Steckenberg adventure mountain. In winter, the 1228 m high Steckenberg is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders, in summer for hikers, mountain bikers and fans

Perth is located on the west coast of Australia and is the largest city in the west with a population of over 2.1 million. Perth Zoo is located directly on the Swan River in the middle of the city and was opened in 1898. Covering an area of 17ha, the zoo

In Lehre-Essehof in Lower Saxony, about 12 km from Braunschweig, you will find the privately run Essehof Zoo, founded in 1968. Fifty different species of animals live here on an area of about 10 hectares. In addition to the native lynx, fallow deer and

Every year, the Heinzelmännchen enchant Cologne's old town with Cologne's largest Christmas market and its spectacular ice rink.

The market offers a wide range of specialties, handicrafts, and gifts. Its more than 100 market stalls are divided into