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Children seen from behind walk along a cobbled lane between old stone houses at dusk, carrying glowing paper lanterns, with a church spire against a red evening sky.

Cultural Currents

St Martin lantern parade: songs, goose, dates

St Martin lantern parade on 11 November: why it is no day off, Munich and Düsseldorf processions, songs, goose prices.

November 10, 2026

Wooden Christmas market stalls with fir garlands and warm lights line a wet cobblestone square of half-timbered houses at dusk, with a tall decorated Christmas tree and a castle on a hill behind.

Cultural Currents

Christmas markets 2026: opening dates by city

Christmas markets 2026 open from 13 November. Verified dates for Munich, Cologne, Berlin, Hamburg, Dresden and more.

November 1, 2026

What's Happening in Germany

German Bureaucracy Hurdles Spark Public Anger

From tree sponsorships in Munich to slow permit processes, Germany's red tape is fueling public frustration.

November 3, 2025