Top 5 festivals and events in Germany this spring
Tuesday, 9th March 2010
As the evenings get lighter and the weather gets warmer, the spring is a great time of year to enjoy cultural events and attractions in Germany. Read our recommendations on the top five to visit this April, May and June…
1. Berlin Night of Theatres and Operas - 10th April 2010
The ‘Long night of the Museums’ is a phenomenon that has become popular all over Germany, and now Berlin is branching out with a new alternative – the Night of Theatres and Operas. The night officially lasts from 7pm to 1am, when Berlin’s vast array of cultural institutions open late to offer short operatic and theatrical productions. Over 50 of Berlin’s venues show back-to-back productions, half an hour in length, so that people can visit several in one night.
2. Munich Spring Festival – 16th April – 2nd May 2010
Munich’s Frühlingsfest (Spring Festival) is a cultural extravanganza that takes place over two weeks on Munich’s Theresienwiese. Visitors have access to scores of beer tents, oodles of authentic German cuisine, a variety of live music acts and over 100 fairground rides…
The festival is a great alternative to the chaotic Oktoberfest for beer-lovers, but its family-friendly atmosphere also means that it’s a great place to bring children.
3. ART Cologne 21st -25th April 2010
ART Cologne has become one of Germany’s premier art fairs, and as such is enjoying increasing significance internationally. In recent years, over 70,000 visitors have made their way to the Kölnmesse to see classical modern art, avant-garde art, contemporary art and sculptures from around 200 galleries worldwide.
4. Dresden Film Festival - 20th to 25th April 2010
A beautiful city that is often overlooked by tourists, Dresden is a great place to visit, and especially in April. Every year it hosts an increasingly popular and prestigious film festival that is dedicated to short films and animation. Held within the festival are competitions for both international and local films, which offer the coveted ‘Golden Horsemen’ as winning prizes.
5. Rhine in Flames - May 2010 (annual)
Every May, the River Rhine south of Bonn boasts one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in Germany. The event is part of the ‘Rhine in Flames’ festival, and is also known as the ‘Night of the Bengal Lights’, when more than 2000 large Bengal lights guide the way for a fleet of 60 ships cruising down the Rhine past the Siebengebirge hills and the towns of Remagen, Bad Honnef and Königswinter - all of which stage their own celebrations and firework displays. It’s an awesome event that will guarantee you a great party to boot!
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Posted by Laura Lippert 2010-03 under Experience Cultures,
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