When the first snowflakes begin to fall in Hanover and the scent of roasted almonds, cinnamon, and pine fills the streets, the city is transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland. In the heart of the festively decorated city center, the Christmas

The city's zoo has been located in Krefeld on an area of 14 hectares since 1938. With over 150 species of animals, the park exhibits a variety of animals, but is designed with its focus on the keeping of great apes, big cats and tropical bird species.

The SEA LIFE Timmendorfer Strand is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular route and shows animals in a classic

The funfair takes place in the centre on the Oranjeplein and Kloosterplein.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- Bus - bus stop Winkelcentrum de Hovel or Dorpsstraat

By car:

- Venue: Oranjeplein / Kloosterplein

Parking facilities:

- Underground car park

In Merano, South Tyrol, about 30 km north of Bolzano, an exciting mountain awaits you in summer as well as in winter. In summer there is a lot to experience, from Alpine coaster to playground. With a total of almost one and a half kilometres of track, of

The popular spring fair will take place as usual on the fairground in front of the Bürgerhalle.

An extensive programme awaits you. Well-known rides such as bumper cars, chain carousels and the music express can of course be found on the square again.

In

Only a 20-minute drive from Überlingen on Lake Constance in Baden-Württemberg, the Salem Monkey Mountain has been located west of the town of Salem since 1976. Covering an area of 20 hectares, there are around 200 Barbary macaques that can move freely

Not so long ago, in 2000, the Germendorf animal, leisure and dinosaur park opened in Oranienburg, Brandenburg. Around 40 species of animals are shown on an area of 69 hectares, ranging from smaller animals such as ducks to gibbons and foxes to ostriches

In 1937 the NaturZoo was opened in Rheine in the Münsterland region. Around 100 animal species live on an area of 13 hectares. The first accessible monkey forest was opened here as the first zoo in Germany. You will also find large accessible aviaries

The Essen International Christmas Market is one of the largest and most atmospheric markets in Germany and is known for its unique, international flair. It stretches picturesquely through the entire city centre of Essen, starting at Willy-Brandt-Platz,