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,

The whole of Rhede and the surrounding area celebrates when the traditional funfair takes place for four days from Friday to Monday on the last weekend in August. The quaint street fair winds its way through the entire town centre and attracts tens of

The fair in Zwijndrecht is a classic example of a cosy, local folk festival deeply rooted in the community of this South Holland town. It is traditionally held in the heart of the town on Raadhuisplein (Town Hall Square).

Thanks to its location directly

The Hasenhorn at 1155 meters above sea level is located in the southern Black Forest right next to the town of Todtnau. Since 2004 there is the Hasenhorn Coaster here. With 2700 meters it shares the first place for the longest Alpine Coaster track in

In 1417, the Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt was held for the first time as a folk festival in Bad Dürkheim on the German Wine Route. Marquees are erected and supplemented by numerous fairground rides. With over 600,000 visitors, the Wurstmarkt is considered the

Germany's largest reptile zoo has been in Landau in der Pfalz since 2004. Around 125 animal species live on 3,400 square meters and are provided with appropriate enclosures. The reptile zoo is divided into several areas such as a baby station where young

Are you in the mood for a great adventure pool in the middle of Baden-Württemberg?

With exciting water slides, a large sauna area where you can relax and unwind and many other great extras? Then the Europabad in Karlsruhe is just the right thing for you!

The October fair in Liège is the largest fair in Belgium. For 6 weeks, more than 160 fairground exhibitors with small and large attractions await you in the centre of the city. In total, over 1 million visitors are expected.

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**Villach Kirchtag: Austria's largest traditional festival**

The Villach Kirchtag is the largest and one of the most famous traditional festivals in Austria. Every year in the first week of August, the city centre of Villach in Carinthia is transformed

Situated in the south of the Black Forest, the Steinwasen Park is particularly impressive because of its beautiful location.

On an area of 35 hectares there are game enclosures and some rides.

The park is integrated into the mountainous landscape and has