FUN THINGS FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY! THERE ARE ALL SORTS OF THINGS TO DO ON WEEKENDS, DAYS OFF, AND ON HOLIDAYS. BEST OF ALL, SOME OF THEM ARE VERY REASONABLY PRICED OR FREE TO ATTEND.
German techno guru Dr. Motte and 150 of his closer friends started the rave in 1989. They met at Berlin's 'Ku'damm' to celebrate a party and to demonstrate for tolerance and love.
In Germany, Mardi Gras ('Fasching') is also known as the fifth and foolish season ('die närrische Zeit'). It is a time of elaborate parades, masks, balls and election of Carnival king and queen and officially sanctioned madness.
Frankfurt is a big player in the global trade fair business. Annually an average of 80 fairs and exhibitions attract numerous visitors from all over Europe. One of the highlights is Frankfurt's book fair.
Today, the 'Oktoberfest' is the largest festival worldwide, attracting a multitude of visitors. Apart from beer tents, the festival offers amusements as diverse as roller coasters, circus appearances, festive parades and live brass bands.
