From world‑class festivals to local celebrations and long weekends, June brings music, culture and community across Germany – alongside one of its most distinctive regional public holidays.
Tom Pugh - tom.pugh@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 28 May 2026 11:23 CET
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A pretzel seller on horseback on the Marienplatz in Munich on the occasion of the city’s 849th birthday, Photo: Frank Leonhardt dpa/lby.
From world‑class festivals to local celebrations and long weekends, June brings music, culture and community across Germany – alongside one of its most distinctive regional public holidays.
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