Festivals in Germany

Every country has its own set of festivals that sets it apart from the other countries. Hence, festivals and celebrations are not just a window to a country’s lifestyle and culture, but also a commemoration of the historical legacy. Germany too is known for its festivals and colorful carnivals that stand apart for their cultural integration and magnificence. Festivals here include music fests, carnivals, dance festivals, beer festivals, film festivals, and many more. However, some of the most renowned celebrations include:

Oktoberfest

One of the biggest and most-awaited events in the country, this fesal istiv a colorful display of the country’s love for beer. Held annually in the month of September-October, this festival has over 6 million visitors from across the world. While there is free flow of beer, you could also enjoy the traditional cuisine, music, dance, dance parades, open-air concerts and fairs. So be there with your family and friends and enjoy the German culture at its best.

Like Beer, Wine too forms a popular beverage among the German population. With huge vineyards and grape plantations, Germany is also considered to be one of the largest wine producers in the world.  And festivals celebrating it are galore:

Fankfurt Rheingau Festival

Do not miss the opportunity of tasting the Riesling, the signature wine of the Rheingau region if you are in Germany. And the best way to do so is to experience the Rheingau Festival. Another popular festival after the Oktoberfest, this festival is celebrated at the heart of Frankfurt. The fair held during the festival is a vibrant display of the people’s love for wine.

German Grape Harvest Festival

With a 100-year history, this festival in Germany too is celebrated with a huge pomp and show. Held annually in the month of October, this fest is characterized by a “German Wine Queen’ contest, where wine queens from various wine producing regions gather and elect the Wine Queen. This is followed by a thanks giving parade.

Wurstmarkt

Celebrated in Bad Duerkheim in Rhineland Palatinate, this event takes place in September every year.  Wine lovers from across the place visit this place (which is also the country’s second largest wine growing region) just to get the taste of the country’s finest locally-brewed wines.

Stuttgart Wine Village

The largest Wine festival in the Germany, this event witnesses millions of footfalls from across the world. If you love the beverage, this could be your only chance to taste 250 best and exotic wines of the country. The variety ranges from Trollinger, Kerner, Riesling, and Müller-Thurgau.

Experience the joyfulness and the vibrancy of Germany through its beverage festivals that speak of liveliness, color and national integration. So be there are enjoy every aspect of it and take back home the unforgettable memories of this exotic destination.