Just 30 kilometres as the crow flies from the Gulf of Riga lies the town of Sigulda on the eastern bank of the River Gauja. Around 53 kilometres north-east of Latvia's capital Riga, just along the A2 motorway, you reach a region that is often referred to

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,

Between the principles of education and recreation, the Atlantis Aquarium Madrid has emerged as a new concept. The aim is to raise awareness for sustainable development, to promote understanding of aquatic ecosystems and to give high priority to the idea

In the Swiss canton of Thurgau, about 20 km northwest of St. Gallen and about 30 km from Constance, you will find the Sitterdorf Adventure Airfield in Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf. As the name Erlebnis Flugplatz already suggests, the Sitterdorf Adventure

There is also a funfair in summer at the central fairground in Berlin. Around 70 showmen with great attractions await you.

Important dates:

Every Saturday: 10 p.m. Fireworks

Travel information:

By public transport:

- From U7 Jakob-Kaiser-Platz, then take bus

In the Hanseatic city of Stralsund, located in the north-east of Germany in the federal state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the Ozeaneum, which belongs to the German Oceanographic Museum Foundation, has been located on the harbour island since July

The Flensburg funfair is the largest funfair in Schleswig-Holstein and has been located on the Flensburg Exe since 1924. There are several promotion days, including the "Schnipseltag" (2 for 1 promotions) or the family day with reduced prices. Many

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 first big spring market of the year in the Emsland-East Frisian region takes place in May on the Untender market square in Papenburg. The traditional May market opens its doors to all visitors who fancy a funfair.

‘Every day from 2 pm, market

The SEA LIFE Manchester is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Madame Tussauds, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular route and shows animals in a