The Chemnitz Christmas Market is one of the largest and most atmospheric in Saxony, transforming the historic market square and the adjacent Neumarkt in the heart of the city into a traditional festive centre every year. What makes this market so special

Paultons Park is a family park with over 70 attractions, not only roller coasters and water rides, also beautiful gardens and some animals. In addition, the giant dinosaurs in the "Lost Kingdom" themed area, which opens in 2016, are sure to keep your

Sinksenfoor is the largest fair in the country. There are 150 attractions: From the fast-paced rollercoaster to the classic Cake Walk or the Ferris wheel, there is always something to do. The culinary offerings are also impressive. Reason enough for a

The Bocholter Kirmes (Bokeltse Kermis in Low German) is the largest fair in the Westmünsterland region with around 500,000 visitors. About 300 showmen can be found along the 3.5-kilometre route. Unlike many other folk festivals, the Bocholter Kirmes

The Schützenplatz in Hanover covers a total area of 10 hectares, making it one of the largest festival sites in Germany. The Oktoberfest has been taking place since 1964 and is now the largest of its kind in northern Germany with around 600,000 visitors.

The Easter market has its origins in the Napoleonic era, when Mutterstadt was the cantonal capital, and today takes place as an amusement market from Easter Saturday to the Tuesday after Easter on the Messplatz.

(Source: City of Mutterstadt)

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The Heiligenkirchen Bird Park is located in Detmold between Lemgo and Paderborn. Specialising in exotic birds and small mammals, the park has been in existence since 1969. 300 species of animals live here on an area of around 4 ha. In addition to a

Every year in June (14 days after Whitsun), the Park Festival has traditionally been organised in our town for over 70 years.

It was first held in 1926, initiated and organised by the former Beautification Association. A colourful programme for young and

Guzet La Station is located in the Ariège department in the French Pyrenees, not far from the border with Spain. Surrounded by dense forests, green alpine pastures and imposing peaks, the family-friendly mountain resort delights with magnificent views

Schwaben Park is a family-friendly amusement park in the heart of Baden-Württemberg. It is idyllically situated in the Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park near Kaisersbach, about 40 kilometers east of Stuttgart, and has been combining nature, fun and