During Advent, Dortmund's Christmas market transforms the center of the Ruhr region into a sparkling winter wonderland and is one of the largest markets in Europe. Its unmistakable landmark is the famous largest Christmas tree in the world. It forms the

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.

33 kilometres west of Norfolk, Virginia, along Interstate 264 to Virginia Beach. With a population of just under half a million, Virginia Beach is the largest city in the state, twice the size of the capital Richmond. The Ocean Breeze water park is

In the heart of Berlin, between the TV tower and the Red Town Hall, lies one of the city's most atmospheric Christmas markets – the Berlin Christmas Market. When dusk falls and the fairy lights begin to glow between the old trees, the square is

A small, very nice water park with many interesting slides.

Children can let off steam in two water playgrounds, and if you don't want to slide, you can float in the wave pool.

If you're looking for a change from the sea, you're in good hands here, because

The park is located near Watermouth Castle, which has been in existence since 1825. The leisure park was opened in 1977 with various attractions and exhibitions around the castle. There is even a summer toboggan run. The park is approximately 170 km from

The Palmkirmes Recklinghausen is the largest spring fair in North Rhine-Westphalia with over one million visitors. Approx. 170 showmen and companies are on site and offer lots of fun and entertainment with over 2000 front metres. A big musical firework

The Aalter Fair is a large annual folk festival that transforms the town centre into a lively fairground. It is known for its diverse mix of traditional fairground elements and modern attractions, which draw visitors from across the region.

The fairground

The Easter Market in Norddeich is one of the first major open-air events of the year on the North Sea coast of Lower Saxony and traditionally marks the lively start of the tourist season. Directly behind the dyke, in the immediate vicinity of the Wadden

The six-day Voorjaarskermis takes place in Heerlen in the Dutch province of Limburg every year at the end of May or beginning of June. Over 20 different showmen present their rides, shooting galleries, lottery and throwing booths as well as a variety of