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  • Lübeck: Travemünde Sailing Week

    Lübeck

    Once a year, sailing champions compete on the waves in the strong winds of the Baltic Sea. For ten days, a huge regatta draws the world’s attention to Lübeck’s seaside […]

  • Trier: Wine Festival

    Trier

    The Olewiger Weinfest in Trier is a traditional wine festival held annually in the charming Olewig district, surrounded by scenic vineyards. Celebrating the region’s long winemaking heritage, the festival brings […]

  • Rostock: Hanse Sail Regatta

    Rostock

    Barques, brigs and schooners create a magical romantic atmosphere at Rostock's quaysides during one of the greatest maritime festivals in the world. For four days in August, Warnemünde and the […]

  • Erfurt: Cathedral Steps Festival Plays

    Erfurt

    The DomStufen-Festspiele in Erfurt is a spectacular open-air festival held each summer on the impressive steps of St. Mary’s Cathedral and St. Severus’ Church. Against this breathtaking historic backdrop, the […]

  • Koblenz: Rhine in Flames

    Koblenz

    Every single year, this unique spectacle delights around 250.000 visitors on the banks of the Rhine and around 20.000 guests on the brightly decorated boats. "Rhein in Flammen®" (Rhine in […]

  • Wiesbaden: Rheingau Wine Week

    Wiesbaden

    Rheingauer Weinwoche in Wiesbaden is a renowned summer wine festival held annually in August, turning the city center into the “longest wine bar in the world.” For around ten days, […]

  • Würzburg: Wine Parade

    The wine parade is beyond comparison: Imagine sitting in a cozy pagoda-shaped tent on the market square, in front of the “Marienkapelle” (Chapel of St Mary). You have the choice […]

  • Regensburg Dult (fall/autumn)

    Regensburg

    Herbst Dult in Regensburg is a traditional autumn fair offering beer tents, carnival rides, live music, and Bavarian food. Held on the Dultplatz near the Danube, it attracts families and […]

  • Augsburg: Plärrer Beer Festival (fall/autumn)

    Augsburg

    Herbstplärrer in Augsburg is Schwabens biggest Volksfest, held late August to early September with traditional beer tents, thrilling rides, live music, carnival games, parades, fireworks, family days, and Bavarian food. […]

  • Lübeck: TraveJazz Festival

    Lübeck

    This live music event is all about jazz, funk and soul. Well-known artists, as well as bands with a special relation to Lübeck perform all over the city. (Website available […]

  • Bonn: Beethoven Festival

    Bonn

    "The legacy of Ludwig van Beethoven, who was born in Bonn in 1770, is highly respected and honored, and his music is present everywhere". Beethovenfest in Bonn is an annual […]

  • Heidelberg Castle Illumination (September)

    Heidelberg

    The element of fire features strongly in Heidelberg´s varied history. The city has suffered great destruction during the 30-Years´-War and the Palatinate War of Succession. When the French general Ezéchiel […]