Motorcycle Fair – End of January

If you love motor sports, speed to one of the largest motorcycle fairs in Germany. In Leipzig, enthusiasts can discover the latest bikes and gear from all over the world and watch some great performances on two wheels.

Rhine in Flames- May

During this festival, the stunning landscape of the Rhine valley is illuminated by firework displays, and thousands of Bengal fires bathe river, banks, and medieval castles in magic colors.

You can watch this spectacle along the Rhine promenade in Bonn – or get real close and board one of the illuminated Rhine ships that parade down the river that night.

Kiel's Sailing Week- June

“Kiel Week” is the largest sailing event in the world, attracting 5,000 sailors, 2,000 ships, and more than three million visitors every year.

The event dates back to 1882 and offers hundreds of regattas, historic ship parades, and a cultural program that transforms the city center of Kiel into the largest summer festival stage in Northern Europe.

Rheingau Wine Festival- end August until first week of September

Over 600 wines from vintners of the Rheingau region are poured at the Frankfurt wine festival; celebrated in the heart of Frankfurt, the fair takes place adjacent to the “Fressgasse”, a street which is famous for its gourmet restaurants and international cafes.

Don’t leave without trying a glass of Riesling, the signature wine of the Rheingau region.

Berlin Marathon- September

The Berlin Marathon, one of the top five international marathon races, attracts more than 40000 runners from over 90 countries. Spanning 10 Berlin districts, the marathon ends at the national symbol of Germany, the Brandenburg Gate.

Visitors will be entertained with over 70 street concerts, performances, and international food and drink.

Wine Festival Stuttgart – end August until first week of September

Wine enthusiasts can raise their glass in the city of Stuttgart, which hosts one of the largest and best wine festivals in Germany. Located in the Neckar wine region, Stuttgart is proud to have a 1000-year old viniculture.

It’s wine festival attracts more than a million wine connoisseurs, who can sample Swabian specialties and try 250 regional wines, including Trollinger, Riesling, Kerner, Müller-Thurgau.

Stuttgart Beer Festival - Cannstatter Wasen- September/October

The Cannstatter Wasen, as this festival is called in German, started as an autumn fair in 1818 and quickly became one of the leading beer festivals in Germany, second only to Oktoberfest in Munich.

Celebrate autumn with Swabian food, beer and wine, and bring the family for Oompah bands, parades, roller coasters, and the world’s largest mobile Ferris wheel.

Oktoberfest in Munich – September/October

Oktoberfest in Bavaria is the highlight of Germany’s festival calendar: Every September and October, visitors from around the world mingle with locals to celebrate Bavarian culture and cuisine and to have a good time with German beer, music, parades, concerts, and fun rides.

ChocolART Festival in Tübingen - December

If you have a sweet tooth, don’t miss the largest chocolate festival in Germany, which is celebrated in Tübingen, a traditional university town in the southwest of Germany.

Visit the open-air market in the Old Town, which offers chocolate delicacies from around the world, and indulge in mouthwatering activities like chocolate-making classes, chocolate massages, tasting sessions, and chocolate art exhibitions.

Christmas Markets - last weekend of November until Christmas Eve

Christmas markets in Germany are a wonderful part of the holiday tradition and a great way to get into the Christmas spirit.

Almost every German city celebrates the season with a least one Christmas market (Berlin is home to 60 different Christmas markets!). German Christmas fairs start on the last weekend of November and usually last until Christmas Day.