Most famous German Festivals and Celebrations

Stereotypes would lead many people to believe that Germany is not a fun place to be. Well, that is not the case as the country is a leading tourist destination in Europe thanks to its plentiful events and festivals. Germany has everything to fit your description of fun perfectly. The festivals in Germany give you a rare opportunity to get immersed and learn from the German rich ancient culture. Now, the best thing is that festivals range from the modest to the most ancient, giving you a taste of both old good and the vibrant new. 

Here are some of the fun festivals you wouldn’t want to miss when in Germany:

• Oktoberfest

You’ve probably heard about this event a couple of times since you joined the “drinking legal age”. Oktoberfest is one of the most popular drinking sprees in Germany (celebrated worldwide too) where more than eight million liters of beer are consumed. The festival takes place in the whole country, but the main center stage is in Berlin. The festival is among the most ancient and is marked by a two-week fun activity that revolves around more than just drinking. The food is in plenty, and most festival grounds have bouncing castles, gaming equipment, traditional shops, and food stands to make it more fun.

• Karneval

The best place to have a Karneval celebration is in Cologne, Germany, where revelers mark it with a two-week costume party. Karneval originally emanates from Vernice and is celebrated in all corners of the world, from Cape Town to Istanbul, but Cologne has a special thing for it. The biggest event happens on Rose Monday, where a decorated freight of tractors and trucks transverse six kilometers, tossing gifts and toys to charged spectators along the roads. Politicians are known to love this festival as the turn out is great, something which favors selling of political agendas. 

• Reeperbahn

Hamburg is known for the crazy nightlife and undying lovers of music. Well, Reeperbahn is one of the largest music festivals in Europe, and it takes place here in Hamburg.  This festival is a known home for musical newbies who make their debut entry to international fanbase via the platform. The festival is fun to attend as the turn out is in thousands and you get the opportunity to interact with different kinds of people from various parts of the world.

• Berlinale

Having fun does not necessarily have to revolve around music and drinking sprees alone. Well, if you are a ride or die for movies, then Berlin is the place to be as it hosts the biggest international film fest on the planet. Berlinale has been up for more than three decades now, and the festival sees the filming of at least 400 movies. The competition is for 20 prizes, famously known as Gold or Silver bearers. The best thing about this festival is that there are no attendance restrictions and is open to people outside the film industry. You really don’t want to miss this kind of fun!

• Hafengeburtstag

Germany is so far doing great in protecting its history and culture. The Hafengeburtstag festival, celebrated in the first week of every May is a true depiction of this culture. The festival is held in commemoration of the port’s birthday. The port has played a pivotal role in the whole of Europe, as is one of the oldest that opened up the continent to international trade.