The Christmas market in the City of Light Jena has a 200-year-old tradition and is one of the most beautiful markets in the whole of Thuringia. Traditionally, the Jena Christmas market opens with the popular cutting of a 4 metre long giant stollen and

**Villach Kirchtag: Austria's largest traditional festival**

The Villach Kirchtag is the largest and one of the most famous traditional festivals in Austria. Every year in the first week of August, the city centre of Villach in Carinthia is transformed

Every year, numerous visitors look forward to the traditional folk festival in Central Hesse. Many great rides ensure lots of fun and variety for the guests.

Important dates:

Thursday: family day (50% discount on the rides, 20% discount on running and show

The love of folk festivals in Lower Bavaria is unbroken - as evidenced by the many festivals that take place throughout the state between April and October. As the third weekend in October approaches, the series of folk festivals in Bavaria comes to a

Whether Freefall Tower, MotoGee (a motorcycle roller coaster), rafting or tornado.

Many different rides make the day go by in a flash.

You can also fly in the Flying Coaster "Trimbo" from Zamperla.

The Angry Birds Land can also be explored. Unfortunately,

For around 80 years, the Lampertheim Asparagus Festival has been celebrated on the 2nd weekend in June as the crowning finale of the asparagus season. The traditional three-day event is a multifaceted and vibrant city centre festival for all generations.

The Fête foraine de la Mirabelle takes place on the Place de la République in Metz.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by Mettis (busway) - Republique stop

- by bus - Republique stop

By car:

- Venue: Place de la République de Metz

Parking facilities:

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In Rotorua, New Zealand, about 220 km from Auckland, an exciting mountain awaits you. You can get to the mountain in a very relaxed way by cable car. There is plenty to experience, from the Skyswing to a zipline. The Luge takes you down the mountain at

In Frielendorf in northern Hesse, in the Schwalm-Eder district, 45 km from Lake Edersee and Kassel, you will find the Silbersee Bob Frielendorf, which opened in 2000. In addition to the 820-metre-long Alpine Coaster made by Josef Wiegand GmbH & Co KG,

Recklinghausen Zoo is a real insider tip for anyone who loves nature and animals – and it's right in the middle of the city! The park is located in the green Stadtgarten and has been delighting young and old alike for decades. Best of all, admission is