Christmas Market Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin 27 Nov.

Reeperbahn festival Hamburg — Reeperbahn Festival, Hamburg, Germany 20 – 23 September 2023
Reeperbahn Festival is a big music festival in Hamburg in September—one of the largest club festivals with over 600 events and 70 venues.
March 13, 2023/by Roger

mainz_wine_festival — Mainz Wine Festival, Germany. 24 August – 3 September 2023
Mainz Wine Festival lets you discover the infinite lightness of the wine for two weekends in the beautiful Mainz City Park.
March 13, 2023/by Roger

Hamburg Port Festival — Hamburg Port Birthday Festival, 5 – 7 May 2023
Hafengeburtstag, Port Birthday Festival in Hamburg, is the world's biggest port festival. A celebration of the founding of Hamburg port.
March 8, 2023/by Roger

blue wave festival in Binz Rugen — Blue Wave Festival with Blues on Rugen Island, 8 – 11 June 2023
The Blue Wave Festival for blues, jazz and funk on Rugen takes place four days in June every year. It's the largest music festival in Rugen.
March 8, 2023/by Roger

Frankfurt Culture festival — Culture Festival Frankfurt, 25 – 27 August 2023
The Museum Embankment Festival in Frankfurt is one of the largest Culture Festivals globally and attracts over 3 million visitors every year
March 8, 2023/by Roger

Spring festivals in Europe April and May — Munich Springfestival “Frühlingsfest”, 21 April – 7 May 2023
Munich Springfest, Frühlingsfest is a lovely celebration of spring, one of Europe's biggest Spring Festivals and Oktoberfest's little sister.
March 1, 2023/by Roger

Stuttgart Spring festival fruhlingsfest — Stuttgart Springfest “Fruhlingsfest” Germany, 22 April-14 May 2023
Stuttgart Springfest is held over three weeks in spring; it's one of the biggest spring festivals in Europe.
March 1, 2023/by Roger

Oktoberfest munich — Oktoberfest in Munich 16 September – 3 October 2023
It all started with a royal wedding and ended with the most famous beer festival in Europe and probably worldwide. Oktoberfest in Munich.
February 13, 2023/by Roger

berlin beer week 2023 — Berlin Beer Week Festival, 1 – 10 September 2023
Breweries from Berlin and worldwide and craft beer establishments from all over the city present their products at Berlin Beer Week
February 13, 2023/by Roger

Culture Festivals and events in Berlin — Carnival of Cultures Festival in Berlin, 26 – 29 May 2023
Carnival of Cultures Festival in Berlin - every year during the Pentecost weekend. The main attraction is the carnival parade on Sunday.
February 11, 2023/by Roger

Munich strong-beer festival — Munich Strong Beer Festival Starkbierzeit, 10 March – 2 April 2023
In Munich, the strong beer festival Starkbierzeit has crowds half as large and beer twice as strong as the Oktoberfest.
February 10, 2023/by Roger

jazz clubs in Berlin — Live Music and Jazz Clubs in Berlin
Here you can find some of Berlin's many jazz and live music clubs, with entertainment several nights a week.
February 10, 2023/by Roger

Cologne carnival — Cologne Carnival, Germany, 16 – 22 February 2023
Cologne Carnival is known as the "fifth season" in this Rhineland city, and the festivities culminate in a big parade on Rose Monday.
February 6, 2023/by Roger

street_party_cologne — 4 days in Cologne for the Carnival
February 2, 2023/by Roger

Berlinale film festival Berlin — Berlinale – Berlin International Film Festival, 16 – 26 February 2023
Berlin International Film Festival "Berlinale" is one of the largest film festivals and most reputable media events. It is held in February.
February 1, 2023/by Roger

rickenbackers-berlin — Rickenbackers Berlin – Is unfortunately permanently closed!
Rickenbackers Berlin - Was popular with varied music and bands playing almost every evening. But now it's unfortunately permanently closed.
February 1, 2023/by Roger

christmas market gendarmenmarkt Berlin — Christmas Market Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin 27 Nov. – 31 Dec. 2023
Gendarmenmarkt Christmas market is maybe the most beautiful and famous in Berlin. Nicely between the German and French Church.
January 24, 2023/by Roger

World Club Dome Festival in Frankfurt — World Club Dome Music Festival in Frankfurt, 9 – 11 June 2023
World Club Dome in Frankfurt in June - One of the biggest and best European electronic music parties!
January 22, 2023/by Roger

alexanderplatz_christmas_market_berlin — Alexanderplatz Christmas market, Berlin. December 2023
Christmas market at Alexanderplatz. A busy market located close to other great shopping.
January 2, 2023/by Roger

yorckschlosschen — Yorckschlösschen, an old style Jazzclub in Berlin
Yorckschlösschen in Belin is a unique jazz club in the Kreuzberg district, with live music several evenings every week.
December 26, 2022/by Roger

Quasimodo jazz club Berlin — Quasimodo Jazz Club Berlin
December 2, 2022/by Roger

Dusseldorf Gourmet Festival — Gourmet Festival in Düsseldorf, 25 – 27 August 2023
Gourmet Festival Düsseldorf in August every year at the famous "Königs Alle". Good food, soft drinks, cocktails, beer, wine, and more.
November 12, 2022/by Roger

new_years_evening_berlin_01 — New Years Eve Celebration – Silvester in Berlin
New Year celebration in Berlin. The highlight is the big show and concert with famous artists at the Brandenburg Gate on New Years Eve
November 2, 2022/by Roger

tollwood_summer_festival — Tollwood Winterfestival, Munich, 24 November – 31 December 2022
Tollwood Winterfestival Munich with concerts, exhibitions, lectures, performances, and markets. It ends with a big Silvester party on NYE.
November 1, 2022/by Roger

Christmas markets in Hamburg — Enjoy some Beautiful and Cosy Christmas Markets in Hamburg
Hamburg has some of the best Christmas Markets in northern Germany. Romantic, magical and exciting Christmas markets all over Hamburg.
October 21, 2022/by Roger

dresden_christmas_market — Dresden Christmas Markets, 23 November – 24 December 2022
Enjoy Christmas time in Germany and take a peek at the great atmosphere at Dresden Christmas Markets and Striezelmarkt.
October 21, 2022/by Roger

christmas_market_bremen — Bremen Christmas Market, 21 November – 23 December 2022
Roasted almonds, cinnamon, Glühwein, and 180 festively decorated stalls make a delightful Christmas experience in Bremen.
October 21, 2022/by Roger

Frankfurt Christmas Market, 21 November – 22 December 2022

Frankfurt Christmas market attracts thousands of people. Explore the beautiful decorated Römerberg and Paulsplatz and a giant Christmas tree.

October 21, 2022/by Roger

Nuremberg Christmas Market, 25 November – 24 December 2022

Nuremberg´s Christmas market is special because it is a unique mix of history, tradition, art and food. An atmospheric German city to visit.

October 20, 2022/by Roger

Junction Bar, Cafe and Live Music Club

October 19, 2022/by Roger

berlin_christmas_charlottenburg_palace — Christmas Market at Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin, 21 Nov. – 26 Dec. 2022
The Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin is beautiful. With the castle and decorations, it all gives a cosy atmosphere.
October 14, 2022/by Roger

christmas_market_berlin_town_hall_rathaus — Christmas Market, Berlin City Hall, 21 Nov. – 30 Dec. 2022
Outside the Red Town Hall in Berlin - A large Christmas market with everything that belongs to it and a lovely skating rink and Ferris wheel.
October 14, 2022/by Roger

Museums

There are over 170 museums in Berlin, and here is an overview of some of them.

October 13, 2022/by Roger

christmas markets berlin — The most famous Christmas markets in Berlin
Feel the Christmas spirit at some of the Christmas markets in Berlin. Information and tips about the most Popular and Exciting markets.
October 13, 2022/by Roger

Lucia Christmas Market in Berlin — Lucia Christmas market at Kulturbrauhaus in Berlin
A romantic Christmas market named after Lucia is dedicated to the Nordic countries. It takes place in "Kulturbrauerei" in Prenzlauer Berg.
October 13, 2022/by Roger

christmas_market_breitscheid_platz — Christmas market at Breitscheidplatz
An excellent Christmas market on Breitscheidplatz, between the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and the Europa shopping centre.
October 13, 2022/by Roger

spandau_christmas019_400 — Christmas Market in Spandau, Berlin. 21 Nov. – 22 Dec. 2022
Berlin's largest Christmas market is located in Spandau and is one of the most impressive German Christmas markets.
October 13, 2022/by Roger

Europa Center Berlin — Shopping, spa and entertainment at Europa Center, Berlin
Large shopping center with several fashion shops and restaurants. Located near Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church on Breitscheidplatz.
October 6, 2022/by Roger

hamburg_wine_festival — Winzerfest Wine Festival Hamburg Germany 25 – 28 August 2022
The St. Pauli Wine festival in Hamburg. You can enjoy wine, music, food, and the great Hamburg atmosphere every year in August.
August 22, 2022/by Roger

Rothenburg Imperial City Festival, 2 – 4 September 2022

Imperial City Festival is reviving that old atmosphere and traditional professions. Everything from old equipment to original fashion.

August 22, 2022/by Roger

Oktoberfest Events in Berlin 2022

Berlin has some great Oktoberfests held annually, Two of them at Zentral Festplatz am Kurt-Schumacher-Damm and at Alexander Platz.

July 25, 2022/by Roger

Duckstein Beer Festival Hamburg, 15 – 24 July 2022

Duckstein Beer Festival in Hamburg with Music, design, international street theatre, fine dining and of course, the Duckstein beer.

July 15, 2022/by Roger

Dusseldorf Funfair on the Rhine, 15 – 24 July 2022

Dusseldorf funfair is one of the biggest outdoor celebrations in Germany with over 4 million visitors.

July 5, 2022/by Roger

Checkpoint Charlie Berlin — Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin
Checkpoint Charlie was the most famous passage between East and West Berlin during the communist era between 1945 - 1990.
April 19, 2022/by Roger

Rheingau Wine Festival in Frankfurt, 31 August – 9 September 2022

Rheingau Wine Festival in Frankfurt invites you to try good wine from the Rheingau region. Over 600 wines at about 30 wine stalls.

April 9, 2022/by Roger

Lollapalooza Music Festival in Berlin, 24 – 25 September 2022

Lollapalooza Berlin is regularly sold-out with over 70,000 music fans. The Lollapalooza Festival is held in the Olympiastadion & Olympiapark.

April 9, 2022/by Roger

Stuttgart Wine Festival Weindorf, 17 August – 4 September 2022

Stuttgart Wine Festival Weindorf is attracting people from all over the world to experience wine and food from this district of Germany.

March 7, 2022/by Roger

KeNaKo Africa Festival in Berlin, 1 – 11 July 2022

A pleasant festival every summer at Alexanderplatz in Berlin. Learn more about this big continent at the KeNaKo Africa festival.

March 7, 2022/by Roger

Maschsee Lake Festival Hannover, Germany 27 July -14 August 2022

Maschsee Lake Festival 3 weeks in August. Lovely atmosphere by the lake Maschsee in Hannover, with drinks, food and international artists.

March 6, 2022/by Roger

The light is the art at Festival Of Lights in Berlin, 7 – 16 October 2022

All major attractions in Berlin are illuminated for nine days in October and lighted up in beautiful colours for the Festival of Lights.

February 18, 2022/by Roger

Melt Festival in Ferropolis, Germany, 9 – 12 June 2022

Melt Festival has been entertaining music fans for two decades. It's a multi-genre music festival with pop, rock and electronic music.

February 17, 2022/by Roger

Tollwood Summer Festival in Munich. 16 June – 17 July 2022

Tollwood Summer Festival - Theatre performances, art exhibitions, live music from all over the world, and the colourful “Market of Ideas”.

February 12, 2022/by Roger

Many good restaurants in Berlin – here are a few to check out !

Approximately 2000 restaurants in Berlin, plus many catering establishments, so you are sure to find something to your taste and style.

December 3, 2021/by Roger

Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt Wine festival, Bad Dürkheim 9-19 September 2022

Wurstmarkt wine festival in Bad Dürkheim, one of Germany's most traditional and entertaining festivals, annually two weekends in September.

October 11, 2021/by Roger

Nature One Festival, Kastellaun, Germany. 5 – 7 August 2022

Nature One is among the largest European open-air electronic music festivals, Situated in a former NATO missile base near Kastellaun, Germany

June 12, 2021/by Roger

Dresden, Germany – Rich History, Events and Lots to See and Do

What to see and do in this delightful German city, Dresden. Beautiful buildings, Dixieland Festival and a wonderful Christmas Market.

May 24, 2021/by Roger

Southside Festival in Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany, 17 – 19 June 2022

Southside Festival features more than 100 pop and rock bands. Big international names, well-known local talents and talented newcomers.

May 7, 2021/by Roger

Historical Burgenfest in Manderscheid, Germany, 28 – 29 August 2021

Manderscheid in Germany is again bringing the Middle Ages back to life at the last weekend in August with the Historical Burgenfest.

May 7, 2021/by Roger

Elb Jazz Festival in Hamburg , 3 – 4 June 2022

Unique venues in the harbour, excellent music and perfect atmosphere - that's Elbjazz Festival in Hamburg, Germany.

May 5, 2021/by Roger

Störtebeker medieval games on Rugen Island 2021 Cancelled

One of the most popular events on Rugen island is the annual Störtebeker medieval games in Ralswiek. Ongoing games Mondays to Saturdays.

April 24, 2021/by Roger

Hurricane Festival in Scheessel, Germany, 17 – 19 June 2022

Hurricane Festival takes place in Scheessel in Germany. This music festival features big international and German names alongside newcomers.

April 10, 2021/by Roger

Dixieland Festival Dresden, Germany 15 – 22 May 2022

Dixieland Festival Dresden old-time swing jazz festival has been running for 50 years now and attracts over 500,000 visitors every year.

April 2, 2021/by Roger

Olympic Stadium in Berlin

Olympic Stadium Berlin - among Berlin's must-see attractions with hundred years old history.

March 21, 2021/by Roger

Open Air Gallery – Two Days with Street Art in Berlin

One of the biggest open-air exhibition in Berlin features over 100 international artists. Paintings, sculptures, photography, and graphics.

January 3, 2021/by Roger

brandenburg_gate_brandenburger_tor — Attractions and what to see and do in Berlin
Lots of attractions, landmarks, museums and historical monuments in Berlin.
Here you'll find a few tips on what to see in Berlin.
November 16, 2020/by Roger

Travel from Stockholm to Hamburg by train

First day's march; Train Stockholm to Copenhagen and Hamburg
Free WIFI and a Bistro helps through some boring parts of the country

June 20, 2020/by Roger

Getting Christmas inspiration in Hamburg and Copenhagen

December darkness can be prepared with some Christmas lights in most cities in Europe. Copenhagen and Hamburg are some of the best Christmas cities to visit

December 1, 2019/by Roger

The lovely Rugen Island in Germany

September 8, 2019/by Roger

What to see and do in Hamburg, Germany

With 1.7 million inhabitants, Hamburg is a big city, but it still not feels like that. Many attractions and festivals to enjoy in this great city. Check it out!

August 8, 2019/by Roger

Hamburg weekend with the worlds largest port festival “Hafengeburstag”

Hamburg is home to great festivals and there's always something fun happening. It's big enough to explore and discover something new every time you visit.

May 11, 2019/by Roger

Berlin TV Tower (Fernsehturm) – A famous Attraction

This interesting architectural piece, Berlin TV Tower, offers the most spectacular views of Berlin and its surroundings. It's also an restaurant up there.

April 22, 2019/by Roger

A Summer’s Tale Open Air Music Festival, Germany 22 – 25 July 2021

International and local multi-genre music, Cultural, creative, an outdoor experiences. A Summer's Tale is a world of its own.

April 10, 2019/by Roger

Charlottenburg Palace Berlin

February 16, 2018/by Roger

The attractive Sylt Island in Germany

Because Sylt Island is a little bit like a "Germany's Mallorca", it is perhaps not surprising that you experience an extraordinary service.

November 8, 2017/by Roger

The famous Berlin ZOO

September 7, 2017/by Roger

Swing and Boggie days in Dresden at the Dixieland Festival

Everywhere you go, you are caught up in the sound of the fabulous swing music that quickly had you tapping your feet and swaying to the beat.

June 1, 2017/by Roger

springfestival_stuttgart — Spring Festival “Fruhlingsfest” in Munich and Stuttgart
May 2, 2017/by Roger

Theme and fun -park “Europa Park” in Rust, Germany

December 27, 2016/by Roger

Berlin Tiergarten – the city’s paradise for activities and chill-outs.

If you’re for a picnic, cycling, jogging, or just relaxing in the city center – Berlin Tiergarten is the best choice.

December 2, 2016/by Roger

KaDeWe in Berlin “Kaufhaus Des Westens”

KaDeWe in Berlin is one of Europe's largest department stores with seven fancy floors.

October 6, 2016/by Roger

nhow2 — The design and music experience – The awesome Nhow hotel in Berlin
July 1, 2016/by Roger

Dive into Europe’s tropical holiday world – Tropical Islands Resort in Germany

March 19, 2015/by Roger

Usedom – The shared Island

The whole island is one long sandy beach and you can enjoy…

May 4, 2014/by Roger

Christmas Market on beautiful Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin

Christmas at Gendarmenmarkt will, in 2023 and 2024, be at Bebelplatz.

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