Germany 's January Events - Fun Events to Attend in January

January events in Germany consist of a lot of winter sports competitions including, this year, the FIS Nordic Ski World Championships and, of course, the annual Wintersports Weeks at Garmish Partenkirchen. Berlin is busy with the arts with the annual dance festival, Tanztage and the two week long Baroque Opera Festival at the Staatsoper.

International Winter Sports Weeks

Garmisch Partenkirchen, Germany 31 December - 8 January Starting just after Christmas, Garmisch Partenkirchen becomes the hot desitination for winter sports fans, skiers and culture buffs with over 60 different events including their world-famous ski-jump competition on New Year's Day, the International Eisgala (ice-skating show with intl. stars) at the Olympic Icesport Centrum, Motorcicle Skijöring, Hornschlittenrennen (daring sleigh race on ancient „horn-sleighs“) at the Partnachalm, musicals, operas and many other events. Garmisch Partenkirchen publishes a full which can be accessed online.

The 465 Steps of Berlin

Berlin, Germany 13 January 2008 For only four euros, participants can join a race to the top of Germany's highest residential building, the Ideal-Hochhaus in the Gropiusstadt neighbourhood of Berlin. 465 steps - works out to less than a euro per 100 steps - a real bargain! Rolinck Cup Munster, Germany 9 -13 January 2008 The Rolinck Cup is one of Germany's largest and most prestigious showjumping and dressage events, attracting 32,000 spectators and 400 international riders. FIS Nordic Ski World Championships Klingenthal and Shonach, Germany The Nordic Ski World Championships come to Klingenthal and Shonach fall this year and winter sports enthusiasts can get in some great sports of their own. International Green Week Berlin Berlin, Germany 18-27 January 2008 International Green Week (IGW) draws exhibitors from around the world from food, agriculture and horticulture industries. Held at the Messe Berlin, you can see all the latest innovations, test products and participate in tastings. From tractors down to home gardening and cooking, the show offers something for pros and amateurs alike. Sylt Gourmet Festival Sylt, Germany 17-20 January 2008 Gourmands take the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful island of Sylt in winter at the Sylt Gourmet Festival. German gourmands flock to the event which is one of the chi-chi events of the year for Northern Germans particularly. Don your designer clothes and winter coat, and enjoy feasting at one of the many events the Sylt Gourmet Festival offers.

International Dog-Sled Racing

Todtmoos, Germany 27-28 January 2008 For several years, the Black Forest town of Todtmoos has hosted the International Dog Sled Racing Competition. In addition to great nordic walking and skiing opportunities, you can enjoy the races for only six euros per person or even visit the village to take lessons in dog sled racing.

Berlin Transmediale Festival

Berlin, Germany 29 January - 3 February 2007 Berlin's transmediale festival has become one of the biggest and most challenging media arts events in the world. The Berlin Akademie der Kunste hosts this event which looks at digital technologies and arts including video screenings, exhibitions, talks, and a range of cross-media events.

Tanztage Berlin

Berlin, Germany 3-16 January 2007 Berlin's Sophiensaele hosts Tanztage, an annual dance festival featuring young choreographers and artists showcasing their works. Dusseldorf Symphony New Year's Day Concert 1 January 2008 Dusseldorf, Germany The Düsseldorf Symphony Orchestra plays its traditional New Year's Day concert, featuring Beethoven's Sinfonie Nr. 9 d-moll op. 125 Ode an die Freude, among others. Dusseldorf's "Planetarium of Music" is worth visiting just for its architecture. Located on the banks of the Rhine, the former planetarium boasts a spectacular auditorium seating nearly 2000, as well as space for lectures and afternoon concerts. Converted in 1978, the hall has drawn almost five million visitors since then - making it one of Germany's most popular classical music venues. New Year's Concert at Frankfurt's Alte Oper Frankfurt, Germany 1 January 2008 The traditional New Year's Concert at Frankfurt's Alte Oper features the Junge Deutsche Philharmonie, or Young German Philharmonic, presenting a range of popular tunes.