During Advent, the city on the Rhine and Moselle rivers is transformed into an atmospheric pre-Christmas paradise every year: the scent of freshly roasted almonds, mulled wine, and gingerbread wafts through the streets.

At the arts and crafts market,

A small play park with a children's roller coaster, bumper cars and several play equipment for the smaller members of the family.

Even if there aren't many attractions, you can spend a few pleasant hours here.

The Christmas market in the City of Light Jena has a 200-year-old tradition and is one of the most beautiful markets in the whole of Thuringia. Traditionally, the Jena Christmas market opens with the popular cutting of a 4 metre long giant stollen and

The Traunstein Spring Festival is a traditional Bavarian folk festival that takes place every spring in the picturesque town of Traunstein in the heart of Bavaria. With a rich history and lively customs, this festival attracts locals and visitors alike.

The Vaihingen May Day is the oldest secular festival in the town of Vaihingen an der Enz and takes place annually over the Whitsun holidays.

History and origins:

The roots of May Day go back a long way, possibly as far as the 15th century. It began as a

Originally started as a private zoological collection, the interest in Van Blanchendaell Park increased so much that it opened its doors to the public in May 2007. Since then, Tuitjenhorn, between Bergen op Zee or Alkmaar and Schagen, has been home to

In the Hessian part of the Taunus, more precisely in the central Hessian town of Weilburg, lies the Weilburg Wildlife Park, which is maintained by the Hessen-Forst state forestry company. Covering an area of 93 hectares, it is home to 20 different animal

Around 22 kilometres north-east of Mallorca's capital Palma lies the Natura Parc animal park in Santa Eugénia, which has been in existence since 1998. Around 400 native and exotic animal species such as raccoons, lemurs, porcupines, vultures, parrots,

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

In the Austrian town of Sankt Radegund, around 25 kilometres north-west of Graz, you will find the ‘Hexenexpress’ Alpine Coaster on the Schöckl, the southernmost peak in the Graz mountains, as well as a range of food and drink, mountain bike and