Are you visiting Germany in March 2010?
Find out what's happening during your vacation in March, and enjoy some of Germany's best annual events and festivals.
Kurt Weill Music Festival
Enjoy the vibe of the "Golden Twenties" in Dessau, the birthplace of German composer Kurt Weill (The Three Penny Opera). The city celebrates Weill with a week-long music festival, and the famous Bauhaus buildings are the ideal stage for Weill's compositions.
When: February 26 – March 7, 2010
Where: Anhaltisches Theater, Dessau
Cologne Literature Festival
The city of Cologne hosts Europe's largest literature festival, presenting internationally renowned authors from around the world. The festival is famous for its unusual locations and events; you can listen to crime stories at the Cologne police headquarters, or enjoy poems on a ship.
When: March 10 – 20, 2010
Where: Various interesting venues in Cologne
Leipzig Book Fair
Another great event for literature fans: The Leipzig Book Fair opens its gates for book lovers, publishers, translators, and authors; the book fair focuses on young German writers and literature from East Europe.
The trade show is open to all visitors and features many readings, discussions, award ceremonies, and parties.
When: March 18 – 21, 2010
Where: Leipzig Exhibition Center
Museum Night in Stuttgart
Over 90 museums and galleries take part in the Stuttgart Museum night on March 21st: Their doors are open until 2 a.m., and they also host a number of special exhibitions, readings, concerts, and film screenings. A historical tram connects the different venues.
When: March 20, 2010
Where: Over 90 galleries and museums in Stuttgart
Spring Fair in Frankfurt
Frankfurt celebrates its annual spring "Dippemess", one of the largest folk festivals in the Rhine region. The fair dates back to the 14th century, when it was a medieval market for pottery, especially ceramic bowls and pots (called "Dibbes" in the Frankfurt dialect). Today, the spring fair is well-known for rides, roller coasters, and fireworks.
When: March 26 - April 18, 2010
Where: Fairground on Ratsweg, Frankfurt
