Things to Do in Germany - Events and Attractions - Tips for Your Vacation
By Michele Hartley, About.com Guide to Germany Travel
A guide to things to do in Germany. Learn about events, festivals, Christmas markets, Oktoberfest, wine festivals, and traditional German festivals. Find out when the best film, music, art and theatre festivals are. Get vacation ideas for travel with kids, with your spouse, with a group or alone.
- Skiing, Hiking and Cycling in Germany
- Germany - Nightlife Hot Spots
- Top Events and Festivals in Germany
- Things to do With the Whole Family
- Germany Christmas Markets
- Germany Oktoberfest Guides and Tips
- German Food, Beer and Wine
- Castles and Historic Sites
- German Museums
- Germany World War II Museums and Tours
Skiing, Hiking and Cycling in Germany
Germany is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Skiing, hiking, and cycling are favorite German pastimes and there are hundreds of miles of trails across Germany that you can take advantage of.
Germany - Nightlife Hot Spots
Germany's major cities are great places to spend the night out. Whether you want to take in a show, go dancing, listen to your favorite music or go pubbing, there are plenty of places to enjoy until the wee hours of the morning.
- The Hamburg Reeperbahn -
- Germany Casino Guide - Top Casinos in Germany
- Germany - Favorite Irish Pubs
- Top Munich Nightclubs and Cocktail Bars
- Jazz Lovers Paradise in Berlin - Take the A-Trane
Top Events and Festivals in Germany
Calendars for each month of events, including typical German festivals, wine festivals, beer festivals, film, music and dance festivals and other top events in Germany. Learn about the various German events, when they are and all about attending them including events like Oktoberfest, the Christmas markets, and Carnival, to name only a few.
- Germany Calendar of Events - Annual Festival and Events Guide
- Germany-January Calendar of Events and Festivals - Top January Events
- Germany - February Calendar of Events and Festivals - Top February Events
- Germany-March Calendar of Events and Festivals - Top March Events
- Germany-April Calendar of Events and Festivals - Top April Events
- Germany-May Calendar of Events and Festivals - Top May Events
- Germany-June Calendar of Events and Festivals - Top June Events
- Germany-July Calendar of Events and Festivals - Top July Events
- Germany-August Calendar of Events and Festivals - Top August Events
- Germany-September Calendar of Events and Festivals - Top September Events
- Germany-October Calendar of Events and Festivals - Top October Events
- Germany-November Calendar of Events and Festivals - Top November Events
- Germany-December Calendar of Events and Festivals - Top December Events
Things to do With the Whole Family
Germany has a lot of amusement parks, castles, museums, parks and zoos that are among the best in Europe. Plan your family vacation so you and your kids can all enjoy it. Have fun at home with some German family and holiday traditions.
- Amusement Parks and Theme Parks of Germany
- Family Hotels in Germany
- Germany Christmas Markets
- Oktoberfest in Germany
Germany Christmas Markets
Germany has hundreds of Christmas markets, almost every German town will have a Christmas market at some point during the holiday season. Plan your vacation in Germany during the Christmas season and visit some of the top German Christmas markets - it is guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit.
- Guide to Germany's Christmas Markets
- Germany Christmas Markets - A-Z Guide to Germany's Favorite Christmas Markets
- Germany Christmas Market Guide to Germany's Historic Christmas Markets
- Germany Christmas Market Guide to Germany's Largest Christmas Markets
- Germany Christmas Market Gift Guide
Germany Oktoberfest Guides and Tips
Oktoberfest in Germany is popular with people from all over the world. Millions of people come to Oktoberfest each year to join the world's biggest, longest party. Learn how to plan for Oktoberfest and insure that your Oktoberfest experience is unforgettable.
- All About Oktoberfest in Munich
- Oktoberfest Planning Guide - Top Things to Know Before You Go
- Oktoberfest Crowds Predictor - Know When to Go
- Oktoberfest Big Tents
- Oktoberfest Small Tents
German Food, Beer and Wine
German foods, wines and beers are well worth learning about before you visit Germany so you can make the most of your German dining experiences. If you can't make it to Germany, there are also some fun tips for celebrating German style right at home.
- Quick German Wine Guide
- Quick German Beer Guide
- How to Make the Most of Your Dining Experiences in Germany
- Germany's Fast Foods and Street Fare
- Guide to Germany's Most Popular Foods
Castles and Historic Sites
Germany is a land of castles and spectacular cathedrals. You can visit medieval forts, abbeys and monasteries, or even spas dating back to Roman times. Make sure to include some of Germany's renowned historic sites in your vacation plans.
German Museums
Germany has literally thousands of museums. There are museums dedicated to chocolate, toys, spices, even currywurst. The art museums and history museums of Germany offer unique collections, many dating back over 2000 years. Germany's science and technology museums are among the best in the world and the auto museums are a car lovers dream.
- Germany's Modern Art Museums
- Germany's World Class Auto Museums
- Hamburg BallinStadt Emigration Museum
- The Berlin Wall - The History of Modern Germany in Graffiti
Germany World War II Museums and Tours
Germany has hundreds of World War II memorials to victims of the Holocaust and several museums that are dedicated to World War II and the Holocaust, many that have just been opened in recent years.
