On 17 May 2012, to mark 191 years since the birth of the great naturopathic pioneer Sebastian Kneipp, over 600 Kneipp associations are teaming up to focus awareness on healthy eating. Cookery courses, wild herb walks and workshops are being held all over Germany under the banner 'Essbare Gesundheit' (eat yourself healthy).

The annual party that opens the VDP wine tasting season has become a cult event among connoisseurs. The VDP is the association of quality-certified German wine estates. On 17 May 2012, at Deidesheimer Hof on the Palatinate wine route, star chef Stefan Neugebauer will be conjuring culinary specialities – for example at the oyster bar – while the VDP vineyards present their top wines from the past year.

From 17 to 20 May 2012, Legoland Germany near Ulm is putting on a huge range of events to celebrate its tenth birthday. A treasure hunt for cakes gets the party under way at 10am, on the first of four fun-packed days for visitors of all ages. As well as comedy, magic and music there will be mega Lego activities where you can build and make models yourself.