The Christmas Garden in Frankfurt is a magnificent seasonal event that takes place in the Palmengarten botanical gardens throughout the holiday season. It's a stunning light show in which the gardens are covered with beautiful light installations, creating a breathtaking winter paradise.

The scenic square in front of the Römerberg, with its half-timbered houses and ancient church, is the perfect location for this atmospheric festive market. Visitors can explore a broad selection of holiday gifts and decorations as well as plenty to eat and drink.

The Fastnachtsumzug is the largest parade in the Hessen area, with more than 6,000 participants dancing and singing their way through the streets. Tens of thousands of spectators turn up to watch the parade, a colorful spectacle that also includes plenty to do for kids.

The W-Festival, hosted in Frankfurt am Main since 2012, focuses on female creativity, thrilling performances and grandiose concerts. With this one-of-a-kind concept, the W-Festival provides opportunities for established and emerging female artists to showcase their talent.

The district of Höchst has hosted the famous Schlossfest ('Castle Festival') since 1957. The festival is an extravaganza of music, theater, comedy, art, and sport, with the highlights being the street parade, the old town festival (Altstadtfest) and the riverside celebrations (Kirmes am Mainufer).

Germany loves its street festivals and this is a great example of a traditional festival with sausages, spit-roasted beef and big wheels. Snack bars and amusement rides stretch for miles between Paulsplatz and the River Main. Fishing competitions and fireworks displays are the main attractions.

Frankfurt's most spectacular festival of art and culture attracts over a million visitors every year to the banks of the River Main. Bands, choirs, DJs, cabaret, comedy and dance acts take to the stage morning, afternoon and night, and there is also a huge selection of food and drink.