Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the International Literature Festival Berlin<\/a> is a must-visit for book lovers and culture seekers. Featuring over 90 authors from more than 50 countries, it offers more than 110 events, including book premieres, panel discussions, poetry nights, and graphic novel days.<\/p>\n The festival presents a unique chance to engage with emerging voices and globally celebrated writers, including this year\u2019s curator in residence Mexican American Pulitzer Prize winner Cristina Rivera Garza.<\/p>\n September 12th \u2013 16th & 19th \u2013 22nd: Wurstmarkt, Bad D\u00fcrkheim<\/strong><\/p>\n A large Ferris wheel at the 600th D\u00fcrkheimer Wurstmarkt in Bad Durkheim. Photo: picture alliance \/ dpa | Uwe Anspach<\/p>\n The Wurstmarkt<\/a>, held annually in the town of Bad D\u00fcrkheim in Germany\u2019s Pfalz wine region, is the world\u2019s largest wine festival and one of the country\u2019s most traditional and entertaining public festivals.<\/p>\n Despite its name, which means \u201csausage market,\u201d wine is the main attraction, with visitors able to sample around 300 different wines from local vineyards at over 36 traditional wine stalls called “Schubk\u00e4rchler.”<\/p>\n Celebrated for over 600 years, the event began as a church fair to serve pilgrims visiting nearby St. Michael\u2019s Chapel and has evolved into a massive celebration of local wine, food, and culture, attracting over 600,000 visitors each year.<\/p>\n September 13th and 14th: Open Monument Day<\/strong><\/p>\n On the second weekend of September, thousands of monuments and heritage sites that are usually closed to the public open their doors free of charge as part of Open Monument Day<\/a> (Tag des offenen Denkmals).<\/p>\n Visitors can explore historic buildings, castles, churches, gardens, and sometimes even back rooms, rooftops, and cellars that are normally inaccessible. The event offers guided tours, exhibitions, concerts, and hands-on demonstrations by restorers and archaeologists.<\/p>\n In Berlin alone, over 300 monuments will participate.<\/p>\n September 13th \u2013 14th: Celtic Weekend, Munich<\/strong><\/p>\n Dive into history and mystery at Munich\u2019s Archaeological State Collection with the Celtic Weekend.<\/a><\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The programme, designed to bring the Iron Age alive for the whole family, includes guided tours at no extra cost and workshops on coin minting and the cult tree of Manching.<\/p>\n READ ALSO: 7 of the best destinations for an autumn break in Germany<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n September 13th & 20th: Rhine in Flames, Oberwesel and St. Goar<\/strong><\/p>\n On two spectacular evenings along the majestic Rhine, Oberwesel and St. Goar host their famous \u201cRhine in Flames<\/a>\u201d fireworks festivals.<\/p>\n Set against the backdrop of castles and vineyards, dazzling pyrotechnics, orchestral music, and illuminated river cruises combine to create unforgettable sensory spectacles.<\/p>\n The \u201cRhine in Flames\u201d fireworks spectacle takes place along the most beautiful stretches of the Rhine every year. Photo: picture alliance\/dpa | Andreas Arnold<\/p>\n September 18th to 21st: Reeperbahn Festival, Hamburg<\/strong><\/p>\n Known as Europe\u2019s largest club festival and a major platform for pop culture and the music industry, the Reeperbahn festival<\/a> features around 300 artists across more than 90 venues, including clubs, theatres, galleries, and even churches and boats.<\/p>\n Highlights in 2025 include performances by rising stars and established acts like Dry Cleaning, Blondshell, and M\u00d8, as well as exclusive shows in the Elbphilharmonie concert hall.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The motto of this year\u2019s festival is \u201cImagine Togetherness,\u201d emphasising community, creativity, and connection across genres and generations.<\/p>\n September 20th \u2013 October 5th: Oktoberfest, Munich<\/strong><\/p>\n No list of September events in Germany is complete without mentioning Oktoberfest<\/a>, the world\u2019s largest folk festival.<\/p>\n This legendary celebration bursts to life with traditional beer tents, Bavarian cuisine, lively brass bands, colourful parades, and thrilling rides.<\/p>\n READ ALSO: <\/strong>How to do Oktoberfest like a German<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Millions of visitors flood Munich\u2019s Theresienwiese to revel in two glorious weeks of fun, culture, and camaraderie.<\/p>\n September 21st: Berlin Marathon<\/strong><\/p>\n Marathon runners pass the Victory Column in Berlin. Photo: picture alliance\/dpa | Andreas Gora<\/p>\n Join thousands of runners and spectators in one of the world\u2019s premier marathon events.<\/p>\n The Berlin Marathon<\/a> is set to welcome over 50,000 runners from around the world this year, as well as thousands more spectators at key viewing points including the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden, and Berlin\u2019s Victory Column.<\/p>\n The marathon weekend also includes wheelchair races, a children\u2019s marathon, and inline skating events around the city.<\/p>\n September 25th \u2013 October 4th: Filmfest Hamburg<\/strong><\/p>\n The 33rd Filmfest Hamburg<\/a> promises a cinematic feast of 120 national and international feature films and documentaries in cinemas including the Abaton, CinemaxX Dammtor, Metropolis, Passage, and Studio-Kino.<\/p>\n Among the festival\u2019s highlights this year is the German premiere of Fatih Akin\u2019s Cannes-acclaimed film “Amrum,” featured in the “Gro\u00dfe Freiheit” section celebrating German cinema.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Another highlight of the festival is the MICHEL Kinder- und Jugend Filmfest, running from September 26th to October 2nd, at the Studio Kino and showcasing a rich program of international feature and animated films centred on themes of friendship, courage, and standing up for what matters.<\/p>\n At MICHEL, children and teenagers not only watch the films but also serve as moderators, conduct interviews with filmmakers, and even form the festival jury.<\/p>\n September 26th \u2013 October 12th: Cannstatter Volksfest, Stuttgart<\/strong><\/p>\n Stuttgart\u2019s answer to Oktoberfest, Cannstatter Volksfest<\/a> is a lively, family-friendly mix of carnivals, beer tents, traditional parades, and local delicacies.<\/p>\n Visitors enjoy the Cannstatter Volksfest at the Cannstatter Wasen in the sunshine. Photo: picture alliance\/dpa | Christoph Schmidt<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/83600603-scaled.jpg\")
<\/p>\n![\"fireworks](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/415307506.jpg\")
<\/p>\n![\"Marathon](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/426757213-1.jpg\")
<\/p>\n![\"Visitors](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/426982420-1.jpg\")
<\/p>\n