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ralswieK: störtebeKer festiVal
Pirates ahoy! Every summer Ralswiek, on the
island of Rügen, goes into a state of emergency
as the most notorious of the Victual
Brothers, Klaus Störtebeker, takes over this
peaceful town with his band of pirates. Watch
out for pirates and buccaneers - Störtebeker
is in town! Each year plays about the famous
pirate, based on real historical events, are
performed on the charming waterside stage.
More than 120 members of cast and crew,
four ships, several horses and special effects
make this festival a real treat. The highlight
of every evening is the firework display over
the „Great Jasmund Lagoons“.
GarmiscH-partenKircHen:
four Hills tournament
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is the second
of four towns which host the ski jumping
world championships known as the Four Hills
Tournament. The venue for the event, which
traditionally takes place on New Years Day,
is the Olympic Ski Stadium. Kicking off in
Oberstdorf, the championships then move on
to the New Year ski jumping competition in
Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Innsbruck is up next,
while the fourth and final leg takes place in
Bischofshofen.
bonn: rHine in flames
When 2,000 red Bengal lights bathe the
famous sights of the Rhine and the riverside
promenades between Bonn and Linz in a festive
glow on the first Saturday in May, the
illusion of the „Rhine in Flames“ is created.
On land or on board one of the 60 cruise
boats, the spectacular firework event in Linz,
Remagen, Bad Honnef and Bonn captivates
tens of thousands of people every year. The
Rhine is transformed by a frenzy of fireworks,
and there is also a kaleidoscopic program of
entertainment and other events. Come along
and experience the spectacle for yourself!
municH: oKtoberfest
Year after year the Oktoberfest attracts
millions of visitors from all over the world
to the Theresienwiese. Beer tents and fairground
rides as far as the eye can see guarantee
an exuberant atmosphere for a whole
two weeks. Experience the real Germany of
traditional music and costumes, wurst, pretzels,
and an inexhaustible supply of the finest
beer in the world
coloGne: carniVal
Carnival is the first thing that springs to
mind when Germans think about Cologne,
where it is celebrated in a particularly lavish
and traditional fashion. „Kölle Alaaf“ –
a cheer for the city of Cologne – is the cry
that rings out at the opening of the carnival
season. Over five fun-packed days it is the
Jecken (carnival jesters) that hold court at
the carnival festivities. This spectacular event
culminates in a crazy Rose Monday parade,
when people call on the passing floats to
throw them sweets and bunches of flowers.
Come along and get swept up in the Rheinish
carnival atmosphere!
HanoVer‘s „scHützenfest“ fair
The Schützenfest fair in Hanover can
rightly claim to be the largest of its kind in
the world. For ten days the city‘s Schützenplatz
fairground turns into a huge stage for
the festivities – just as it has done since the
17 th century and visitors can expect a festival
of superlatives. Electrifying, ultra-modern
rides sit happily alongside their more traditional
counterparts, and the place is packed
with stalls, beer gardens and party marquees.
Despite all this, the highlight of this longestablished
festival is the riflemen‘s parade,
the longest procession in Europe.
berlin: berlinale
The international film festival has blossomed
to become the most acclaimed event
in the city‘s cultural calendar. Every year this
huge two-week event attracts over 16,000
visitors from all over the world to Berlin.
With around 350 films covering all genres,
lengths and formats, the Berlinale boasts
an eclectic program that includes countless
European and world premières. The line-up
ranges from major productions with stellar
casts to lesser-known independent pictures.
An unashamedly public festival, the Berlinale
is not just an event for industry insiders.
rostocK: Hanse sail
Hanse Sail, the Baltic region‘s biggest
regatta for traditional sailing boats, attracts
around half a million people to the Hanseatic
town of Rostock every year. It is not only
the largest maritime event in Mecklenburg-
Western Pomerania, but also a huge public
festival with an eclectic mix of entertainment
and cultural attractions. Everywhere you look
there are tall ships, museum ships and vintage
boats. The traditional sailing vessels are
a particular highlight of the regatta.
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