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The gorgeous and colossal Nuremberg Christmas Market, known locally as the Christkindlesmarkt, on the Hauptmarkt square draws more than 200,000 visitors from all over the world every year.…
New Year at the Brandenburg Gate
Each year, thousands of revellers see in the New Year at the Brandenburg Gate. Silvester, as it is known in Germany, is celebrated with spectacular midnight fireworks, plenty of…
The Cologne Carnival is one of the biggest street parties in Europe. The famous Altstadt (old town) is transformed into a dazzling and colourful celebration, with what seems like the entire…
After some rocky times, the Berlin Loveparade organisers decided to take the world's best-known street party elsewhere. Now known as Loveparade Metropole Ruhr 2007-2011, it tours different…
For 15 successful years, the Berlin Loveparade sent Germany wild. Now known as Loveparade Metropole Ruhr, it tours different North Rhine Westphalia cities until 2011. Please note, however…
Down your share of six million litres of the finest Bavarian beer, tuck into local delicacies and party like there's no tomorrow at Munich's Oktoberfest. It's known by locals as the "Wies'n"…
The Cologne Carnival is one of the biggest street parties in Europe. The famous Altstadt (old town) is transformed into a dazzling and colourful celebration, with what seems like the entire…
The fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle in the snow-capped Bavarian Alps lives up to most people's childhood fantasies with its idyllic location and soaring towers. Climb the 165 steps to the top…
Sir Norman Foster's striking glass cupola atop the Reichstag (German Parliament) draws architecture lovers to Tiergarten. A lift races up to the crystalline dome, where a mirrored funnel…
If there is one highlight that leaves a lasting impression for every visitor to Cologne, it is the magnificent Cologne Cathedral. Its soaring spires are among Europe's tallest, stretching over…
Towering above Pariser Platz square in Berlin Mitte, neoclassical Brandenburg Gate is the most potent symbol of German reunification. Look up to glimpse Victoria, goddess of victory, charging…
The central Museumsinsel area is home to many of Berlin's state museums. There's quite a few to get through, so allow a full day at least and visit the cathedral and the beautiful Lustgarten…
Cologne's Christmas Markets are among the most popular in Germany. Head for the Cathedral (hard to miss!) or try the Neumarkt, Alter Markt or Rudolfplatz squares for a traditional German…
The smell of gingerbread, mulled wine and roasted chestnuts fills the air at the Munich Christkindlmarkt, the Christmas market where colourful stalls line Munich's Marienplatz. Steeped in…
The cinnamon smell of warming Glühwein wine and roasted almonds fills Berlin's squares and streets at the famous Christmas markets. Pick up traditional handcrafted toys and jewellery near the…
Fasching is all about huge street parties all over Munich, with what seems like the entire population in fancy dress. Prepare for lots of dancing and partying in the streets, and plenty of…
Berlin International Film Festival
Known as the Berlinale for short, this is one of Europe's most important film festivals. Screenings of the latest international releases are held at the capital's top cinemas. Films compete…
FIS Ski World Cup: Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany's best-known ski resort, hosts the FIS Ski World Cup. Both the men and the women compete in the slalom, giant slalom and super G events. The final day is the…
International Stadium Festival (ISTAF)
Berlin's colossal Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion) hosts a day of highly competitive athletics action. The International Stadium Festival (ISTAF), part of the Golden League series, always…
Surrounded by a lake and five huge coal-mining diggers, the Melt Festival at Ferropolis isn't just another summer music festival. The colossal line-up in 2009 featured some of today's biggest…
