7 of the coolest cultural festivals in Europe to visit | The Independent
Ideas for a weird and wonderful trip to some of Europe's most characterful festivities · La Tomatina, Spain · Calcio Storico, Italy · Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling ...
Germany
The Christmas season is in full swing by early December, and in Austria and some parts of <anchor>Germany</anchor>, the festive mood is briefly broken every year on 5 December by Krampusnacht. The “Night of the Krampus” takes place the evening before the Feast of St Nicholas, when thousands of revellers parade as Krampus, a half-goat, half-demon monster who legend states punishes misbehaving children.
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Full of historic towns, cosmopolitan cities and a picturesque Black Forest, [Germany](https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/germany/germany-country-guide-travel-holiday-b2116356.htm) is a must-see destination in Europe. For foodies, there are Michelin-starred restaurants and delicious regional wines to enjoy, while families can explore world-class museums and poignant WW2 sites. Germany's buzzing nightlife is also a must, not to mention drinking a stein at Munich's annual Oktoberfest.

[![<p>The view from Wellness Hotel Hofbräuhaus</p>](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/06/05/12/04161948-f68b1815-ab4a-40d7-b122-e66e2508d75b.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp)](/travel/europe/germany/bavaria-holiday-munich-austria-bodenmais-b2557338.html)

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## [Underrated European holiday with fabulous forests and brilliant beer](/travel/europe/germany/bavaria-holiday-munich-austria-bodenmais-b2557338.html)

This region is ideal for a refreshing summer break, says Kirsty Masterman

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# Munich

Famous for Oktoberfest and the Allianz Arena, as well as its stunning architecture, Munich boasts an array of reasons to visit the contemporary city. Whether you want to learn more about the historical buildings that survived WW2, want to drink steins in beerhalls, or want to eat pretzels with a view of Frauenkirche, there’s plenty to do.

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[![Scientists said beer has ‘cross-cultural’ appeal](https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2018/09/19/12/oktoberfest.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp)](/travel/europe/oktoberfest-2018-germany-munich-bavaria-inside-guide-best-beers-options-things-to-do-a8544606.html)

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## [How to do Oktoberfest like a local](/travel/europe/oktoberfest-2018-germany-munich-bavaria-inside-guide-best-beers-options-things-to-do-a8544606.html)

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## [Forget Oktoberfest - here's why foodies are flocking to Munich](/travel/europe/oktoberfest-munich-things-to-do-german-bavaria-foodie-holiday-a8545051.html)

[![Teutonic towers: skyline with City Hall](https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2016/03/23/13/munich-alamy.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp)](/travel/europe/germany/munich-travel-guide-best-hotels-city-restaurants-things-to-do-a6950061.html)

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## [48 Hours in Munich: Where to go and what to see](/travel/europe/germany/munich-travel-guide-best-hotels-city-restaurants-things-to-do-a6950061.html)

[![<p>The university town of Würzburg is known for its Franconian wines</p>](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/06/27/11/iStock-1387109645.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp)](/travel/europe/germany/bavaria-germany-best-towns-b2569845.html)

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## [5 charming hidden-gem towns to visit in Bavaria, Germany](/travel/europe/germany/bavaria-germany-best-towns-b2569845.html)

[![<p>The old town square Römerberg is the heart of the AltStadt medieval quarter </p>](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/06/26/16/iStock-1151497055.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp)](/travel/europe/germany/frankfurt-culture-germany-euro-2024-b2568676.html)

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[![<p>The German capital offers plenty for music lovers – whatever their tastes </p>](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/06/11/06/iStock-637739070.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp)](/travel/europe/germany/berlin/berlin-music-scene-unesco-b2559885.html)

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## [Berlin’s music scene: Where to visit for techno, punk and opera](/travel/europe/germany/berlin/berlin-music-scene-unesco-b2559885.html)

[![<p>The opening game for Euro 2024 will be held in Munich</p>](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/04/26/10/Munich%201.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp)](/travel/europe/germany/euro-2024-where-to-stay-germany-b2531529.html)

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## [Euro 2024: Where to stay in Germany this summer](/travel/europe/germany/euro-2024-where-to-stay-germany-b2531529.html)

[![<p>The advice includes asking the ABV of a beer before ordering a pint </p>](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/03/28/11/gerrie-van-der-walt-2uSnxq3M4GE-unsplash%20%281%29.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp)](/travel/europe/germany/england-fans-euro-2024-german-beer-strength-b2519946.html)

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## [Berlin’s music scene: Where to visit for techno, punk and opera](/travel/europe/germany/berlin/berlin-music-scene-unesco-b2559885.html)

[![<p>The opening game for Euro 2024 will be held in Munich</p>](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/04/26/10/Munich%201.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp)](/travel/europe/germany/euro-2024-where-to-stay-germany-b2531529.html)

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## [Euro 2024: Where to stay in Germany this summer](/travel/europe/germany/euro-2024-where-to-stay-germany-b2531529.html)

[![<p>The advice includes asking the ABV of a beer before ordering a pint </p>](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/03/28/11/gerrie-van-der-walt-2uSnxq3M4GE-unsplash%20%281%29.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp)](/travel/europe/germany/england-fans-euro-2024-german-beer-strength-b2519946.html)

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## [Foreign Office warns football fans about beer ahead of Euros](/travel/europe/germany/england-fans-euro-2024-german-beer-strength-b2519946.html)

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## [Massive fire rips through Berlin Christmas market as tourists flee](/tv/news/berlin-christmas-market-fire-b2459318.html)

[![<p>Happy place: Hamburg’s main railway station, busy with passengers during last summer’s €9 unlimited travel promotion </p>](https://static.independent.co.uk/2022/06/02/10/HamburgMainStation.JPG?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp)](/travel/europe/germany/germany-unlimited-train-rail-pass-travel-b2305437.html)

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## [Berlin to allow all swimmers to go topless at public pools](/travel/europe/germany/berlin/berlin-topless-swimming-pools-equality-law-b2297959.html)

[![<p>Wild-Berghof Buchet in the Bavarian Forest</p>](https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/02/02/11/erlebe.bayern%20-%20Gert%20Krautbauer.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp)](/independentpremium/travel/bavaria-munich-germany-guide-oktoberfest-b2272825.html)

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## [Why you should visit Bavaria outside of Oktoberfest](/independentpremium/travel/bavaria-munich-germany-guide-oktoberfest-b2272825.html)

[![<p>Explore the beachy resort town of Binz</p>](https://static.independent.co.uk/2022/11/10/13/newFile-2.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp)](/travel/europe/germany/germany-train-trip-rail-travel-b2221605.html)

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## [How to plan the perfect train trip around Germany](/travel/europe/germany/germany-train-trip-rail-travel-b2221605.html)

[![<p>The world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle</p>](https://static.independent.co.uk/2022/07/05/17/newFile-6.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp)](/travel/europe/germany/germany-country-guide-travel-holiday-b2116356.html)

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## [The ultimate Germany travel guide](/travel/europe/germany/germany-country-guide-travel-holiday-b2116356.html)

[![<p>Cologne cathedral Christmas market </p>](https://static.independent.co.uk/2021/10/29/14/iStock-1060219804.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp)](/travel/europe/germany/cologne-travel-guide-best-hotels-city-restaurants-things-to-do-b1947868.html)

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## [Cologne city guide: where to eat, drink shop and stay](/travel/europe/germany/cologne-travel-guide-best-hotels-city-restaurants-things-to-do-b1947868.html)

[![<p>A paddle boarder on the tranquil, man-made Berzdorfer lake </p>](https://static.independent.co.uk/2021/10/04/17/newFile-4.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp)](/travel/europe/germany/lausitz-lusatia-northeast-lakes-festival-b1927909.html)

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## [Welcome to Lausitz, Germany’s new lake district](/travel/europe/germany/lausitz-lusatia-northeast-lakes-festival-b1927909.html)

[![<p>The hike through Austria was worth the last-minute arrangements</p>](https://static.independent.co.uk/2020/11/23/17/camping%20garden%201.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp)](/travel/europe/germany/camping-stranger-garden-pandemic-germany-campsite-b1760508.html)

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