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,

SEA LIFE Busan in South Korea is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also owns the Legoland parks, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular walkway and shows animals in a classic

The Salzburg Christmas Market, as it is known throughout the world today, has been around since 1974. Every year, the market opens with a festive ceremony on the Thursday before the first Sunday in Advent and closes its doors again on January 1. From

On the east coast of New Zealand's North Island lies the town of Hastings with a population of around 30,000. There is a small water park there that is aimed at the whole family. In addition to all the themed water attractions, there are breathtaking

Twice a year, the large folk festival takes place on the Square of Friendship between Peoples.

Travel information:

By car - Platz der Völkerfreundschaft - parking directly at the festival site, day ticket 2.00 euros.

By public transport - tram lines 4, 5

The Haaner Kirmes is a crowd-puller for the region and far beyond. Every year, it attracts around 400,000 visitors to our town. It has a loyal fan base among funfair fans and is also popular with the showmen. The Haaner Kirmes offers space for around 200

In the Hotel Circus Circus in the middle of the gambling paradise of Las Vegas there is an amusement park called The Adventuredome. This indoor park was first opened in 1993 and since its opening there has been a changing range of attractions so that

The September fair in Izegem is one of the largest and most eagerly anticipated fair events in West Flanders. Over a period of more than a week, the city centre is transformed into a lively and colourful fairground that attracts visitors from across the

As a Westphalian city, Hamm lies on the border with the Ruhr area and has had its own zoo since 1934. Over 80 animal species are presented on an area of over 9 hectares. You will not only find small budgies or porcupines, but also pumas and zebras.

The Vierordtbad spa, Karlsruhe's oldest bathing establishment, was built in the neo-Renaissance style in the Baden-Württemberg fan-shaped city of Karlsruhe, not far from the congress centre and the fairground. Built in 1867 by the banker Heinrich