The Dresden Striezelmarkt is not just any Christmas market, but a cultural landmark of international significance deeply rooted in Saxon history. It is considered the oldest documented Christmas market in Germany and can proudly look back on an unbroken

In Dudley in the West Midlands, around 16 miles (approx. 26 km) north-west of Birmingham, Dudley Zoo has been located in the ruins of Dudley Castle since 1937. There are over 1,500 animals from around 200 species to discover on the zoo's 16-hectare site,

This park offers an interesting and varied selection of beautiful rides. The park is primarily aimed at families, as there are no spectacular roller coasters here.

But there are already many interesting rides to ride for the budding roller coaster fans.

In the former mining town of Swadlincote in South Derbyshire, 8 km south-east of Burton upon Trent and north-west of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, you will find the Swadlincote Snowsports Centre. As well as a variety of ski and snowboard slopes, which you can use

In the Belgian town of Beveren in the province of East Flanders, just 18 km west of Antwerp, you will find the swimming paradise LAGO Beveren De Meerminnen. The baths, which belong to the LAGO Group, which currently operates twelve swimming paradises in

The Aquamijas is a slightly smaller water park, with a small but fine selection of water slides.

Pools with massage jets invite you to relax and unwind.

Children can have fun in specially designed areas, while parents can watch them from the lounger.

Just 20 kilometres north of Abu Dhabi Airport is Emirates Park and Zoo Resort. It was opened in 2008 as the first privately run zoo in the United Arab Emirates. It houses around one and a half thousand animals of various species: from birds and reptiles

In the English port town of South Shields in the South Tyneside district, in the north-east of England, you will find the Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, which has existed permanently since 1899. Similar to a fair, you have to pay for every attraction here;

Rides, good food, live music, ladies' night, fireworks and much more...

The fireworks display takes place on Fridays and Tuesdays at around 22:45.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Celle railway station (1.4 km on foot)

- by bus - no

Austin's is an entertainment restaurant specialising in a unique concept that combines food, entertainment and fun for the whole family. The company operates its restaurant in Pflugerville, Texas, about 30 kilometres north of Austin, and offers its