One of the most beautiful squares in Munich is being turned into an open-air concert venue for the Klassik am Odeonsplatz on 6 and 7 July 2013. This concert event has taken place on Odeonsplatz, which is framed by the Residenz Palace, the Feldherrnhalle and the Theatinerkirche church, since 2000 and attracts around 16,000 concert-goers every year.

This is a fantastic opportunity to see the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra playing alongside global stars of the classical music scene. On the opening evening, the two top singers Rolando Villazón and Thomas Hampson will be performing works by Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner, both of whom would be celebrating their two-hundredth birthday in 2013.

From 28 June to 21 July 2013 the Bavarian town of Landshut will be bringing history to life as it celebrates the Landshut Wedding of 1475. During the three-week festival, around 2,400 participants don traditional medieval costumes to re-enact the marriage of George the Rich, the son of the duke of Landshut, and Hedwig, the daughter of the Polish king, which took place many centuries ago. This event takes place every four years and visitors of all ages are always captivated by its atmosphere and the faithful re-enactment of the marriage celebrations, which are set against an idyllic backdrop of historical houses and Gothic buildings.

Scandinavia is the destination for this year's musical journey of discovery at the parks and palaces of Potsdam. The music festival at Sanssouci Palace, on from 7 to 23 June, has a Nordic theme for 2013 and explores the musical and cultural relationships that have connected the Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden with German-speaking territories through the centuries.

Discover a creative music and folk scene that has close associations with German volksmusik. The festival offers a varied programme of over 60 concerts, operas, guided tours, talks and open-air events in the magnificent cultural landscape of Potsdam.

Vom 28. Juni bis 21. Juli 2013 kann man im bayerischen Landshut Geschichte hautnah erleben, denn dann wird hier die sogenannte „Landshuter Hochzeit 1475“ zelebriert. In diesen drei Wochen schlüpfen ca. 2400 Mitwirkende in traditionelle mittelalterliche Kostüme und erinnern mit einer exakten Wiedergabe der Hochzeit zwischen dem Herzogssohn Georg dem Reichen und der Königstocher Hedwig aus Polen, an längst vergangene Zeiten. Alle vier Jahre wiederholt sich dieser Event und Jung & Alt sind jedes Mal wieder begeistert über die Atmosphäre und Realitätsnähe dieses Spektakels, welches vor dem Hintergrund der malerischen Bürgerhäuser und gotischen Bauten stattfindet.

On 5 and 6 July 2013 there is an opportunity to see the breathtaking spectacle 'Wagner_reloaded' at Leipzig Arena. Celebrating 200 years since the birth of Richard Wagner, this sensational crossover show features the rock band Apocalyptica and numerous acrobats and dancers. It promises to be a memorable evening and an event not to be missed!

While in Leipzig, fans of classical music might want to enjoy a concert by the eminent St. Thomas choir – once under the charge of Johann Sebastian Bach – which are given three times a week at the Church of St. Thomas. A guided tour focused on the peaceful revolution of 1989 also offers interesting insights into the city's colourful history.

"This is where Germany starts to become Italy!" cried Emperor Joseph II of Austria as he travelled through the Bergstrasse region – for here, on the western fringes of the Odenwald forest, spring starts earlier than anywhere else in Germany. The Hessische Bergstrasse region is divided into two areas from the town of Gross-Umstadt on the northern edge of the Odenwald forest to the Starkenburg region with its three wine-growing areas of Auerbacher Rott, Bensheimer Wolfsmagen and Heppenheimer Schlossberg. A wonderful walking trail runs right through the heart of this vineyard region. With around 40 hectares of vineyards, the Hessische Bergstrasse is one of Germany's smallest wine regions. Because of the ideal growing conditions, however, it produces a great variety of mainly dry and medium dry wines.

The 150th anniversary of the birth of the great artist Edvard Munch is not only being celebrated in his native Norway this year, but also in places that were influential in his life and work.

From 6 July to 6 October 2013 the State Gallery in Stuttgart is presenting an exhibition entitled 'From the First Kiss to Death', featuring a collection of 60 graphic works by the artist, which the museum has procured through selected acquisitions since 1911. Emotions and psychological states, such as illness, fear, death, love, jealousy and despair, are motifs that run through Munch's work in various forms. He used metal plates, lithographic stones and woodcut blocks to create numerous variations on these recurring themes.

From 1 to 4 July 2013 the eyes of the fashion world will again be on the German capital for Berlin Fashion Week. Designers, buyers, media representatives and celebrities will be gathering in the city to get an overview of the latest trends.

Berlin Fashion Week encompasses a whole range of high-profile events such as the Bread & Butter fashion fair, 'Premium' and the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week . Even though some of the shows are only open to invited guests, Fashion Week is not just for industry insiders. The numerous events, exhibitions and parties that have sprung up around Fashion Week also give followers of fashion an insight into the fashion world.

On 24 May 2013 cultural institutions in Speyer are opening their doors at an unusual hour. From 7pm to 2am, the top cultural attractions in this historic town, such as the Technology Museum, and many smaller museums and galleries will be offering exciting activities and events throughout the night for visitors of all ages.

It is also well worth paying a visit to the imperial cathedral, which was awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO in 1981. The cathedral has towered over the rooftops of Speyer for more than a thousand years and has a 60-metre-high viewing platform that affords wonderful views of the town centre.

The new 'Haus der Berge' visitor centre is opening in Berchtesgaden National Park in May 2013. It will be more than just an information point as it will combine information and education centres and an outdoor area – a one-stop shop for nature discovery! It will present the unique, Alpine character of the national park, which rises 2,200 metres from the bottom of Lake Königssee to the summit of Mount Watzmann – a popular ascent for walkers.

The centre will shed light on diverse habitats and vegetation zones and set new standards in environmental education. The intention is for visitors to appreciate the main purpose of all national parks – the conservation of unspoilt nature – and to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains.