Every year in November, the popular Martinikirmes takes place. It is a real highlight: every year many people in the Ruhr area and the Lower Rhine region look forward to this particularly beautiful fair.

The feast day of St. Martin of Tours on 11 November

St Nicholas Park in Warwick is an attractive leisure and recreational area that has a lot to offer both locals and tourists. Located in the heart of Warwick, the park covers a large area and is ideal for relaxing walks, sporting activities and family

Opened in 1997 as The aquarium of the lakes, the Lakes Aquarium, renamed in 2008, shows fish from all over the world. It is located on the west side of the Windermere in Lakeside, about 45 kilometres by car north of Lancaster and about 90 kilometres

Immerse yourself in the colourful world of Safari Land in Villa Park! Covering over 60,000 square feet, you'll find plenty of fun, games and adventure – whether the sun is shining or it's raining outside.

Experience thrills on one of the largest indoor

The TerraZoo Rheinberg has existed since 2001 and is home to around 100 animal species. Five years earlier, a preliminary version was opened in Moers, but then had to move due to construction. With its 20-kilometre distance to Duisburg, Rheinberg is

Beverland is located in Maaseik on the Belgian side about 1.5 kilometres from the Dutch border and about 15 kilometres from the German town of Gangelt. It has a large indoor area that includes a butterfly, a LunaLoop, a bumper car, a carousel and several

In the tradition of the Walibi Parks, the comparatively small Walibi Park in France also offers thrills, action and shows.

You can spend an exciting day with around 30 attractions and shows, including a Vekoma Boomerang "L'EqWalizer" or the wooden roller

There is a great musical and culinary offer, as well as a great amusement park for the visitors. Traditional brass band music and show bands also provide entertainment.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- By train - Cham railway station (15 minutes'

At the Efteling Fairytale World, internationally renowned sagas and legends are brought to life through attractions, shows and restaurants. The theme park is particularly well known for its detailed themed rides. Many different roller coasters also

There is still a funfair in Leipzig during the Christmas season. The organiser, the Volklandt family, is a fixture in the fairground industry and a sixth-generation family business. They organise a large pop-up winter leisure park at the Paunsdorf Center