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Seasonal Events and Festivals in Germany

Get the most out of your time in Germany and find out what German events and festivals are happening during your visit. You'll discover that there is much more going on than just Oktoberfest; there are local city fests throughout the summer, wine festivals in fall, Christmas markets in winter, and carnival parades in early spring. This page also gives you information about art, music and film festivals in Germany.
  1. Events Month by Month (12)
  2. German Christmas Markets (11)
  3. Oktoberfest in Munich (14)

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