Festivals and Traditional Events in Germany

Germany is a country full of traditions and festivals.
A huge range of different events takes place in Germany all year round.
You will find a possibility to have fun with high-quality concerts, art exhibitions and theatre performances, or enjoy the major international sporting occasions, wine festivals and atmospheric Christmas markets.

In Germany February is the month of Carnival (Fasching).
Almost in every Germany’s city there are many big parties and parades.
"Fasching", "Fasnacht" or "Karneval" are all ...
Germany Carnival

Christmas markets are held in many towns and cities from the end of November to Christmas. Their unique ambience is guaranteed to put visitors in the festive spirit.
Interspersed ...
Germany Christmas Markets

Between spring and autumn there are lots of fairs and festivals throughout the whole of Germany. Held on traditional festival grounds or in the city centres themselves, some last for a ...
Germany Fairs

Wine festivals are held in many of Germany's wine-growing regions between May and November. Particularly along the Rhine and the Moselle, in Baden, Palatinate and along the river Main, ...
Germany Wine Festivals

Germany's biggest and best-known festival is the Munich Beer Festival, also known as the "Oktoberfest" and the "Wiesn". More than six million visitors flock to the Theresienwiese every ...
Oktoberfest