5 Unmissable Events to Check Out in Germany this October

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The autumn season is extravagant in the temperate climate. The fall season paints a beautiful picture in a place as beautiful as Germany. With the drop in tourist seasons, and also the temperature, the airfares and hotel rates also see the downward trend. So it’s the right time to visit and enjoy the festivities in the picturesque locales of Germany.

Here, we inform you about the most happening seasons in Germany with information on the festivals and events that are taking place and a few interesting facts about Germany.

 Oktoberfest in Munich
Date: September 22 - October 7, 2018
Venue: Theresienwiese (fairgrounds) in Munich


This one is going on right now. Oktoberfest takes place in Munich and is the most famous festive attractions. Every year in September and October, this event pulls a crowd of over 6.4 million visitors from around the world to celebrate Bavarian culture, cuisine, and BEER. Oktoberfest almost turns tourists into a German, enjoying the German music and singing along with the locals their famous Beer Hall songs. The festival ground includes fun-filled rides of the riesenrad (Ferris Wheel) and dancing on the tables.

 Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival
Date: August 31 - November 4, 2018
Where: Ludwigsburg Castle


Germany is home to the largest pumpkin festival in the world. Pumpkins are referred to as Kürbis which means "squash," and is a fall staple that should be consumed in mass quantities. The festivals display around 450,000 pumpkins which include programs like chainsaw carving competitions, pumpkin boat races, pumpkins on the menu, and smashing giant pumpkins.

Berlin's Lichterfest &Festival of Lights
Date: October 5 - 14, 2018
Venue: Berlin


The fall sky gets illuminated by these two mesmerizing festivals of lights. The city sparkles in the magical light from 45 of Berlin's most iconic landmarks and historic buildings, organized by national and international artists. The lights are switched on from 7 p.m. till 1 a.m. every night. These events also feature laser light shows and projections that transform the iconic sites into dreamy visions.

Frankfurt Book Fair
Date: October 10 - 14, 2018
Venue: Trade Fairgrounds in Frankfurt


Frankfurter Book Fair is the most visited and the world's largest trade fair for books. This event is the paradise for book lovers, publishers, translators, and authors. The year 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of this fair, and it is expected to pull in a crowd of 286,000 visitors to preview over 400,000 books from 100 countries. Apart from the display of books, the festival hosts readings, exhibitions, concerts, and also films.

Reformation Day
When: October 31, 2018
Venue: Official holiday in five states: Brandenburg, Saxony, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Thuringia, and Saxony-Anhalt


October 31 is commemorated as the religious holiday of Reformationstag ("Day of Reformation").On this day, Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the Wittenberg Castle Church door in the year 1517. This initiative brought forth the Protestant Reformation and significant changes in the church and society in Germany. Events on Reformation Day are submissive, but the recent 500-year-anniversary was celebrated in the most joyful manner declaring it as a public holiday.

Autumn is the season of festivals in Germany. With a slight drop in temperatures, the coolness of the fall creates a sublime atmosphere with joy and cheer amongst the locals who celebrate wine and harvest. If you wish to enjoy an extensive and extravagant festive season of Germany, book your holiday now.\

 Recommended Read: Seven Festivals in Germany Worthy of your Bucket List

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  1. Henry Daniel29 October 2018 at 02:14

    Amazing post David!
    Germany is widely known for its automobiles, design, fashion and architecture. Mostly people thing that German People are too disciplined but you showed that we also enjoy a lot. Festivals in Germany are really crazy and you just depicted it well. Thanks for such a sweet post.

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