Whether you are fascinated by the history of traditions or prefer a little culinary indulgence, Germany's celebration of the European Year of Cultural Heritage offers something for everyone.

Germany's Easter markets, with their hand-crafted products and traditional customs, are one of the best ways to welcome the spring.

When events based on one acclaimed literary classic keep a major city's event schedule busy for five months, visitors are in for a cultural and artistic treat.

Whether you are fascinated by the history of traditions or prefer a little culinary indulgence, Germany's celebration of the European Year of Cultural Heritage offers something for everyone.

There's music in the air in Weimar! The Thuringia Bach Festival will be celebrating the 333rd anniversary of the birth of the great baroque composer with concerts held in particularly atmospheric places across the region.

Having two big anniversaries so close together is a real stroke of luck – and Rostock will be celebrating this history in style over the next two years.

Pressing, kneading, pulling, tipping – youngsters can explore the world of science with all their senses at Germany's science centres.

From 2 to 4 February 2018, the Upper Black Forest will host the FIS Snowboard Cross World Cup. The event will see the A-list of global snowboard cross talent competing on and around Mount Feldberg.

Every year, one of Germany's oldest festivals keeps alive local tradition and heritage in the most magical way.

This January, the Fichtel Mountains have a treat in store for everyone who loves walking, nature and snow.