Festival trip guides

Getting to Pützchens Markt is easy with Bonn's public transport, cycling routes, and clear car parking guidance. Avoid traffic jams and enjoy the fair in Bonn-Beuel stress-free.

Getting to Taubertal Festival means navigating the medieval lanes of Rothenburg ob der Tauber and the valley below. This guide covers airport gateways, train connections, shuttles, parking, and late-night returns so you can focus on the music.

Thinking about attending the Internationales Dixieland Festival Dresden? This guide covers how the festival works, must-see venues, family highlights like the zoo opening, and insider tips to help you avoid common first-time mistakes.

The Internationales Dixieland Festival Dresden fills mid-May with outdoor stages, riverboat cruises, and hundreds of concerts. Packing for this event means preparing for fluctuating spring weather, lots of walking on cobblestones, and crowded free stages. This guide covers layering, footwear, rain gear, and what to leave at home, so you can focus on the music.

The 54th Internationales Dixieland Festival Dresden took place from May 10–17, 2026, featuring over 40 events. Although the parade was canceled, the festival thrived with concerts, street jazz, and summer guest performances. This guide recaps the edition and offers planning tips for future visits.

Luminale in Frankfurt is a festival of light, but it's also a chance to taste the region's best food. From apple wine to green sauce, here's how to eat well while exploring the illuminated city.

Luminale is Frankfurt's spectacular light festival, not a concert. This guide clarifies how to get tickets, where to buy them officially, and how to avoid resale scams. With practical advice on planning your visit, you'll be ready to enjoy the luminous displays across the city.

Luminale turns Frankfurt into a sparkling playground of light. This guide helps families navigate the festival with young children, offering pacing tips, stroller advice, quiet corners, and age-based activity ideas to make the experience magical and manageable.

Luminale transforms Frankfurt into a canvas of light every two years. This guide covers its origins, key venues, and practical tips, while clarifying common confusions—including the Italian medication that shares its name.

Explore the food scene at Mainzer Weinmarkt with our guide to local wines, traditional dishes like spundekäse and Handkäse mit Musik, street food, desserts, vegetarian options, and tips on how ordering works.

The Mainzer Weinmarkt is one of Germany's most romantic wine festivals, set in the leafy Stadtpark. While general entry is free, special tastings like the Schlenderweinprobe, Prickel-Probe, and Culinary Ticket require pre-purchased tickets. Find out what each includes, how to buy through official channels, and how to avoid scams.

The Mainzer Weinmarkt turns Mainz's Stadtpark into a wine lover's paradise every late August and early September, but families need to know whether it's worth bringing the kids. This guide covers the children's lawn near the flamingo pond, free activities like balloon art, Family Sunday programming, stroller accessibility, and how to pace your visit for a stress-free day out.