Germany is an amazing country, whose inhabitants are diligent and hardworking, and at the same time they know how to have fun. That is why holidays in Germany are in demand among residents of many other countries of the world. Here you will find entertainment in any season, at any time of the year, and in any weather. So what to see and where to go?
Popular exhibitions in Germany: interesting and informative
In Germany, a host of local, European and international exhibitions of various topics are held annually. Someone goes here on a business trip, combining work with a wonderful vacation, someone goes just to learn more about a certain field of activity and make useful contacts. In 2013, in particular, it was announced that the following specialized exhibitions would be held, which would be of interest not only to specialized specialists in narrow areas, but also to all tourists and guests of the country:
• Regional wine exhibition in Offenburg;
• Exhibition of vehicles of the present and the past in Friedrichshafen;
• exhibition of the meat industry - features of production and packaging, in Frankfurt;
• Exhibition of achievements in the woodworking industry in Cologne;
• International Boat Show, boat show in Hamburg;
• Exhibition of funeral services and related special equipment in Dresden.
If you are interested in these and similar industries, you should buy in advance, because during international exhibitions the airlines are crowded, and besides, it’s important to take care of booking the hotel when ordering tickets, as they will be busy during the exhibition season and prices will be more expensive.
Holidays in Germany: choosing something unusual
The traditional Oktoberfest, a beer festival held in Germany, has already become quite familiar, and if you have been to it once, you will probably want to look at something else. Residents of Germany are very fond of the holidays, and arrange them on a variety of occasions.
• Police Day is an interesting holiday for both children and adults. On this day, police officers ride cars and motorbikes, talk about their work, and often organize open-air exhibitions: for example, an exhibition of fake bills invariably attracts attention. It is interesting to many guests of the country to get acquainted with the work of the police.
• Skyscrapers Day is another entertainment. As a rule, skyscrapers are office buildings, and just do not go into them. Meanwhile, many would like to see the city from such a height, learn more about skyscrapers. The Skyscraper Festival in Frankfurt allows everyone to visit any skyscraper.
• Hamburg Port Day is celebrated for two days off, and this is a real extravaganza: ships and sailboats from all over the world come to the port. Celebrate and sailors, and residents, and visitors. This is such a massive holiday that captains of aircraft are ordered to fly over the territory of the port so that passengers can see the beauty of the holiday and brightly decorated yachts.
• The jousting tournament near Munich, organized at Kaltenberg Castle, attracts crowds of medieval lovers. Here stuntmen fight, and the whole action is as close to reality as possible, so there is enough emotion. Costumes and equipment are made exactly as they looked before. In a small market you can buy things made of fur, iron, leather according to medieval schemes and technologies.
Thus, in Germany there is always something to do, and where to go so that your trip remains in your memory for a long time, and causes the delight of friends. Choose holidays, exhibitions and outdoor activities: you will never be bored.