Oktoberfest
At the end of September/beginning of October each year all roads in Munich lead to the Theresienwiese, a giant grass meadow about the size of 20 football fields near the centre of the city. The occasion is the world's biggest party, the Munich... see full detailsBerlin International Film Festival
The coveted Silver and Golden Bears of the Berlin International Film Festival are the symbol of achievement in one of the top events in the film industry. The Berlinale has become one of the biggest and most reputable festivals in the international business of... see full detailsAlster Fair
One of the city's biggest annual summer festivals, the Alster Fair is a celebration of food and drink, music, theatre, sporting events, handicrafts and numerous fringe events that provide entertainment for all ages. Part of the fair is the International Fireworks Festival that presents... see full detailsChristmas Markets
During the festive season more than 40 Christmas markets around the city attract visitors with typical arts and crafts, Christmas lights and decorations, and the smell of Glühwein, gingerbread and roasted nuts. Santa Claus, music and dance, fairy tales and puppetry are there to... see full detailsGerman F1 Grand Prix
In 2006 it was reported that from 2007 onwards, there would be only one Grand Prix per year in Germany. Since 1995 there have been two Grand Prix every year, the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim and the European Grand Prix at the... see full detailsFrankfurt Book Fair
The Frankfurt Book Fair is the largest international book fair in the world receiving over 250,000 visitors and book dealers from over 100 countries. The event is largely focused around trade, distribution, and selling though the fair has quite a heritage to it with... see full detailsJazzFest Berlin
The Berlin Jazz Festival is one of the world's premier jazz festivals and the highlight on the Berlin musical calendar, with concerts taking place all over town. Some of the biggest names in the business are attracted to this annual event, with big... see full detailsStuttgart Wine Village Festival
Wine lovers should head to Stuttgart in the Baden-Wurttemberg region in Germany during fall for the annual Stuttgart Wine Village Festival. Celebrating local wine since 1974, Stuttgart is transformed into a festive village during the beginning of September with 120 wine stalls smattered across... see full details