From Michele Hartley,
Your Guide to Germany Travel.
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Germany's June summer festivals include a wide variety of unique events that like the Tuebingen Boat races, the Eltville Sekt and Beidemeier Festival and the ancient Lamboyfest in Hanau. There are fireworks displays like the Japanese Fireworks Night in Dusseldorf and the Garden displays and fireworks at the Rosen-und Licthernfest in Frankfurt's botanical gardens.

Japanese Fireworks Night

Düsseldorf, Germany

2 June 2007

Visit downtown Düsseldorf for the Japanese fireworks night, a fantastic pyrotechnic display over the Rhine and the city of Düsseldorf.

Stocherkahnrennen - Tübingen Boat Races

Tübingen, Germany

7 June 2007

The Tübingen boat races are a wild time on the Neckar river, anyone can participate that has an eight man rowing boat and boats are decorated with various themes and people dress up as fantasy characters, vikings, gladiators, and warriors of all types. The race is all in good fun as racers try to tip each others boats and do whatever it takes to win. It is a riot to watch - the goal is to reach the end of the race with your boat in one piece and your crew still aboard. The winners get beer and the losers have to traditionally down a half liter of cod liver oil (maybe to coat the stomach for all the beer they are going to drink later).

Lamboyfest

Hanau, Germany

8-10 June 2007

The Lamboyfest in the 700 year old town of Hanau originated in 1636 to celebrate the lifting of a siege. Now it is a huge folk festival held in old town offering a historic market, lots of entertainment, and a full cultural program. Plenty of food, lots of people, great entertainment and the picturesque setting combine to make this festival a short way from Frankfurt a delight.

Frankfurt Rosen-und Lichterfest (Rose and Light Festival)

Frankfurt, Germany

7-10 June 2007

Frankfurt's botanical gardens, the Palmengarten is filled with roses and lanterns and candles during this rather romantic festival. There is plenty of entertainment, even for the kids and great fireworks displays.

Bücherbummel - Book Stroll On The Kö

Düsseldorf, Germany 14-17 June 2007 The Düsseldorf Königsallee (the Kö) hosts and open-air book and cultural festival along Königsallee, in the center of the city. The festival incoudes stalls from booksellers and entertainment. This is a beautiful place to walk and if you speak German, the festival is even better as much of the entertainment and most of the books are German.

Altonale Festival

Hamburg, Germany

1-17 June 2007

The annual Altonale Festival provides a wide array of street theatre, performances, music, arts and crafts stands and food stands for the annual Altonale festival. Check out the Spassparade (fun parade) for a whimsical and wild afternoon.

Berlin Christopher Street Day

]Berlin, Germany

23 June 2007

With an expected turnout of 400,000, Berlin's Christopher Street Day rates as highly as the Prides in New York, London, Amsterdam and San Francisco. A quarter of those attending the rally are expected to come from abroad.

Kieler Woche (Kiel Week)

Kiel, Germany

16-24 June 2007

Kieler Woche (Kiel Week) in Kiel is one of the most beautiful regattas in the world, there are cultural events, ships come in from all over the world and the whole city is charged with atmosphere. During the Kieler Woche, the north German port of Kiel bursts with activities under the midsummer sun, including several regattas, cultural events, political forums and live music.

Elbhangfest

Dresden, Germany 22-24 June 2007 The annual Elbhangfest takes place along a seven-kilometre stretch of the Elbe, known as the Saxony Wine Street, between the towns of Loschwitz and Pillnitz. This historic festival celebrates the region's tradition of health and well-being, with a parade signalling the beginning of festivities.

Asparagus Days in the Gerauer Land

Darmstadt, Germany

27 April - 24 June 2007

Nobody loves their asparagus more than the Germans and starting in late April, Darmstadt hosts a festival that includes wines, champagne, entertainment and, of course, asparagus.

Opernplatz Festival

Frankfurt, Germany

15-26 June 2007

For almost two weeks in June, the square in front of the Frankfurt Alte Opera is alive with food, drink and music. The setting is lovely and makes for a great evening or afternoon out.

All Nations Festival

Berlin, Germany

30 June 2007

Visit the various embassies in Berlin on this open house day for all the embassies in the city. The All Nations Festival is a chance to see inside embassies from countries around the world.

Rheinland-Pfalz-Tag

Baumholder, Germany

29 June - 1 July 2007

Rheinland Pfalz Tag is the state fair of Rhineland-Palatinate, visit the various booths, eat the regional foods and have a great day out with the family. The fair rotates around the state and is three days of nonstop entertainment.

Brunnenfest

Oberursel, Germany

29 June - 1 July 2007

The Oberursel Brunnenfest (Fountain Festival) is a great day out for the family with plenty of entertainment, food, wine and beer.

Heinerfest

Darmstadt, Germany

28 June - 2 July 2007

The Heinerfest transforms the Darmstadt city center into a fun fair and festival right in the center of the city.

Aachener Kultursommer

Aachen, Germany

29 June - 2 July 2007

The Aachen Kultursommer is a great time to visit Aachen. Make sure you take in one of the spas and enjoy the festivities at the festival in this town that was founded by Charlemagne. Sekt and Biedermeier Festival Eltville, Germany

28 June - 2 July 2007

Try out some of the local Sekt (sparkling wine) in the lovely town of Eltville or simply wander around and enjoy the foods of the region. The theme is the 1700s and costumed people wander around and man the booths.