Every year, the Duisburg Christmas market transforms the city centre into an impressive, sparkling sea of lights and is one of the largest Christmas markets in the Ruhr area.

The festive scene stretches along the central shopping streets such as

The Kobermännchen Festival is the largest folk festival in the town of Sangerhausen and a significant event in the South Harz region. It is a fascinating mixture of historical town festival, lively funfair and diverse cultural programme.

The name of the

Magliaso, on the right bank of Lake Lugano in the Swiss canton of Ticino, has been home to the privately run Zoo al Maglio-Neggio since 1974. Over 300 animals of around 60 species from various continents live on the zoo's 2.2 hectare site. In addition to

In Solingen in North Rhine-Westphalia, more precisely in the district of Gräfrath, around eighteen kilometres from Wuppertal and around thirty kilometres from the state capital Düsseldorf, the Fauna Zoo has been open all year round for over ninety

Just over the German border, the Dutch town of Hengolo hosts a beautiful city centre fair.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Hengolo railway station (distance 50 m)

By car:

- Venue: City centre

Parking facilities:

- Hengelo Centre car park

The big autumn fair takes place directly on the banks of the Rhine at the Tonhalle. If the attractions at the fair are not enough for you, you can finish off with a short detour to the "longest bar in the world" in the old town next door.

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In the middle of England, 33km from Birmingham, you will find a combination of theme park and animal park in the town of Bedwley. First opened in 1973, more than 150 species of animals live in an extensive area of around 81ha. You'll find the largest

Since 1935 you can experience a theme park with various attractions in Sydney, Australia. Looking for thrills? Check. Are you looking for family rides? There are enough of them, too. Among other things, you will also find 4 roller coasters, 3 of which

Probably the oldest traditional festival in the seaport town of Emden...

The Emden Schützen- und Volksfest - probably the oldest traditional festival in the seaport town by the sea. Five cheerful days of festivities with hearty music and a folk festival

Around 90 showmen provide fun and entertainment. Of course, there is also a varied range of food and drink on offer.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- Itzehoe railway station (950m walk)

By car:

- Venue: Malzmüllerwiesen fairground

Parking facilities: