About 35 kilometres north of Newcastle on the Australian east coast, less than 3 kilometres from Pacific Beach, lies the privately run Oakvale Wildlife Park since 1979. Mainly indigenous animals are kept on an area of around 25ha. Especially for younger

Gettorf is located halfway between Kiel and Eckernförde, less than 10 kilometres from the Baltic Sea beach. The Gettorf Zoo emerged from a private hobby in 1968. Through extensions, the small zoo in Schleswig-Holstein has grown to a total area of 4ha.

For over 50 years, during Advent, Aachen's old town around the cathedral and town hall has been transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland. Aachen's Christmas market is one of the most beautiful and traditional markets in Europe and attracts visitors

If you're looking for nature, tranquillity and adventure all at once, the Tripsdrill Nature Resort is just the place for you. Nestled among forests, meadows and vineyards, it is located directly between the Tripsdrill adventure park and the Wildparadies

Every year, the Whitsun market is the highlight in the village of Neukloster. The main road is closed for a weekend and instead of cars, visitors to the Whitsun market stroll along the streets. You can tell weeks in advance that the Whitsun market is not

The funfair takes place in the centre of Almere on the Esplanade by the Weerwater.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Almere Stad station, Centrum station (distance 1.1 km)

- by bus - bus stop Stadhuisplein

By car:

- Venue: Esplanade

Parking

The Düsseldorf Christmas market is a diverse experience that is not limited to a single location, but rather divides the entire city centre into several thematically different festive zones.

The crafts market in front of the town hall forms the

The Family Paradise has been located in Leverkusen Quettingen for several years. This is an indoor adventure park that offers fun for the whole family. Most of the attractions do not require an operator, but on some rides the presence of an adult is

The Kassel Spring Festival on the Schwanenwiese fairground heralds the start of the funfair season in North Hesse. Every year, numerous showmen present their stands and rides. Fireworks are also a regular feature of the spring festival.

On the first or second weekend in November, the Martinimarkt is one of the most traditional (since 1465!) and largest markets in the region and attracts visitors to Herborn in droves. The smell of roasted almonds and mulled wine is the perfect way to get