The Silesian Christmas Market takes place every year in the romantic old town of Görlitz, Germany's easternmost city. It is characterised by its picturesque backdrop, surrounded by the magnificent historic buildings of Upper Lusatia.

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During the summer holidays, the Jardin des Tuileries hosts its traditional funfair. Young and old, tourists and Parisians can enjoy the 60 attractions on offer for two months: Bumper cars, ghost trains, gun shooting, the Palace of Mirrors, wooden horses

Avifauna Vogelpark is a zoo specializing in birds in Alphen am Rhein between The Hague and Amsterdam. In 1950 the zoo was opened as the first bird park in the world and presents penguins, kiwis and rainbow lorises on 15 hectares.

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.

Every year, the Lüneburg Christmas market around the historic town hall transforms the old town into an atmospheric Christmas paradise. Against the picturesque backdrop of the 700-year-old town hall, the numerous stalls shine in festive splendor.

The big autumn fair takes place directly on the banks of the Rhine at the Tonhalle. If the attractions at the fair are not enough for you, you can finish off with a short detour to the "longest bar in the world" in the old town next door.

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The Oceanogràfic is the largest aquarium in the entire European Union and was inaugurated on February 14, 2003, in Valencia. Covering approximately 110,000 square meters, it is home to more than 20,000 specimens representing some 650 different species:

On the island of Usedom in beautiful Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, you will find Kinderland Trassenheide. Covering an area of around 10,000 square metres, this play and adventure park is a great destination for families with children up to around 13

There is a great musical and culinary offer, as well as a great amusement park for the visitors. Traditional brass band music and show bands also provide entertainment.

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By public transport:

- By train - Cham railway station (15 minutes'

Just 20 minutes west of Port Macquaire in Wauchope, "only" 4 hours north on the highway from Sydney and about 230 km from Newcastle, an entertainment park with a western town, railway, various animals, carriage rides and much more awaits you.

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