✨ Christmas magic returns to Tierpark Berlin: the zoo becomes a glowing fairy-tale world with over 30 light installations, an ice rink, children’s quests and the cheerful Wichtel Disco.
🎄 From 20 November to 30 December 2025, Dortmund hosts one of Germany’s biggest Christmas markets with a giant illuminated tree and more than 300 festive stalls.
💡 Starting 25 November, Essen introduces Smart Street Lighting: intelligent lamps with motion sensors that cut energy use and improve safety in Rüttenscheid and Altenessen.
🛒 A man was arrested in central Düsseldorf after attempting to steal from a supermarket on Schadowstraße. Police found a hammer, cash and stolen cigarettes.
🎧 On 29 November 2025, Hanover hosts the Fairground Festival — a major electronic event at Messe Hannover featuring five stages and more than 50 international artists.
🟣 From 21 November 2025, Munich launches Action Weeks Against Violence Towards Women and Non-Binary People, with events, talks and support services across the city.
🎄 From November 24 to December 22, 2025, Frankfurt’s historic old town will glow with festive lights as the Frankfurt Christmas Market fills Römerberg, Paulsplatz and Mainkai with holiday magic.
🛵 In Bremen’s Burg-Grambke district, two attackers assaulted a pizza courier using pepper spray, beat him and stole his belongings. Police are searching for witnesses.
🖼️ From 20 to 23 November 2025, Hamburg companies open their doors for Add Art, turning office spaces into venues for contemporary art and urban installations.
🤖 From 25–27 November 2025, SPS in Nuremberg presents cutting-edge Industry 4.0, robotics, IIoT and digital automation technologies for modern factories.
🗂 Berlin has expanded Bürgeramt services available without appointments, allowing residents to receive key documents and certificates faster and more conveniently.
📚 An interview with Munich-based author Alexander Lich: new books, verse novels, creative plans, reader events, and stage productions that have achieved notable success in Germany.
🎼 On November 30, 2025, the Dresden Philharmonic presents “Schumann und Chopin” — a celebration of two Romantic composers whose music embodies passion and elegance.
🎥 From November 18 to 23, 2025, Kassel will host the 42nd Kassel Dokfest, one of Europe’s most significant festivals for documentary and media art. The event will bring together filmmakers, artists, and audiences from around the world.
🌊 On November 16, 2025, Munich’s Olympiahalle will host the Water Sports Festival 2025, bringing together over 20 aquatic disciplines – from surfing and paddleboarding to diving and aqua yoga.
🎨 From November 7 to 21, 2025, the Neue Galerie im Höhmannhaus Augsburg hosts the charity exhibition “Kunst für die Kunst” supporting local artists and cultural projects.
🚀 From November 18–20, 2025, Bremen will host Space Tech Expo Europe — the continent’s largest space industry exhibition with 600 exhibitors from 70 countries.
🐺 On November 11, 2025, residents of Kirchrode spotted a wolf near Tiergarten Park. Authorities confirmed the sighting as part of a natural migration route.
🚨 On the evening of November 10, 2025, a violent incident occurred on a public bus in Nuremberg: a passenger attacked the driver and later the police officers responding to the call.
🎭 On November 11, 2025, at exactly 11:11 a.m., Düsseldorf’s Marktplatz will echo with “Helau!” as the city celebrates the start of the 2025/26 carnival season.
🏙 Berlin’s population forecast to 2040 predicts moderate growth of about +109,000 people. The population will reach 4.006 million, with increases in some districts and declines in others.
🎮 From November 13–16, 2025, Dortmund’s Dortmunder U will host Next Level Festival — a celebration of video games, interactive art, and future-oriented creativity.
🚔 Germany and several EU states launch the “Rent” project to combat illegal car rental networks and organized crime. The initiative is coordinated by the Berlin LKA.
🎤 Since childhood, I have loved singing, even though no one in my family, except my father, had any “musical talent.” I was never able to finish my studies at music school. I didn’t like playing a musical instrument, but I really enjoyed attending the choir.
💎 IMOM’S comes to Nuremberg for the first time! A glamorous women’s quiz party where intelligence meets sparkle, with laughter, champagne and party vibes for a perfect night!
💬 Germany has selected its new “Youth Word of the Year.” The foreign-origin term “Das crazy” topped the 2025 voting. Experts note the influence of English and shortening of expressions. Slang reflects emotions, cultural tastes, and youth mood.
💃 From October 23–26, 2025, Augsburg will host Westie Station 2025 — one of Europe’s biggest West Coast Swing festivals, bringing together dancers, instructors and DJs from around the world.
🎡 From October 17 to November 2, 2025, Bremen hosts the legendary Freimarkt — Germany’s oldest and biggest funfair, with rides, music, parades, and local cuisine.