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

cityWEIHNACHT in Frankfurt (Oder) is the annual Christmas market in the twin city on the Oder, combining traditional festivities with the exciting atmosphere of a winter fairground. It transforms the central market square and the adjacent areas of the

In the French municipality of Les Gets in the department of Haute-Savoie in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, around 28 km south-east of Thonon-les-Bains, the Alpine Coaster Luge 4 Saisons has been open all year round since 17 July 2023. The

Children's dreams come true here! In Mehlingen, less than 12 kilometres north-east of Kaiserslautern, lies the children's land Yabadoo. In an indoor hall, both young and old children can enjoy a great day using all the playground equipment and rides,

The oldest zoo in the world was opened on 31 July 1752. In its early days, the zoo, then called a menagerie, consisted of 12 enclosures and was commissioned by Emperor Franz I. The zoo's size grew over the years to 17 hectares. Over the years, the range

Spain consists not only of the large mainland part, but may also call the archipelago of the Balearic Islands - with the largest island Mallorca - its own. However, this is not the only group of islands; the Canary Islands, to the west of the African

The Heerenveen Fair is a vibrant gathering place that transforms the heart of this Frisian town into a dazzling sea of colours and lights. As one of the region’s most significant folk festivals, it creates a unique blend of modern entertainment and

The showmen once again invite their guests to this year's autumn market for the second big fair. They offer different attractions for young and old and provide the right thrills. Those who can't wait until the Aurich Christmas Magic with bratwurst,

Kleve Zoo is located in Kleve, North Rhine-Westphalia, on the Lower Rhine on the border between Germany and the Netherlands and around 75 kilometres north-west of Duisburg. Opened in 1959 and covering an area of around six hectares, Kleve Zoo is home to

Greven's most traditional festival will once again be an event of superlatives this year. A successful mix of spectacular merry-go-rounds, family-friendly fairground rides and typical funfair stands awaits visitors of all ages.

Source: Greven town council