Deutsch-Französisches Volksfest

The "German-French Volksfest" opens its gates every summer from June through July at the Central Fairground ("Zentraler Festplatz").

The fair originates from the times when the Allied troops were stationed in Berlin. Until 1994 it was organized mainly by the French Allies to make the French and Germans meet and get to know each other better. On July 14th, the French national holiday, there is often grand fireworks.

The Volksfest consists of the fairground with the rides and the French village. Every year another French region or city is more..

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url:	www.deutsch-franzoesisches-volksfest.de
address:	Zentraler Festplatz, Kurt-Schumacher-Damm 207, 13405 Berlin

Deutsch-Amerikanisches Volksfest

amercian village
photo by: P. Grubert

The "German-American Volksfest" is a great relict from the times when the American troops were stationed in Berlin and Germany. Every year in summer (July / August) the fair opens its gates for Berliners and international visitors. Until 1994 it was organized mainly by the American Allies. It was a place were Americans (mostly the troops) and Germans could meet and get to know each other better. A lot of German-American marriages began here...
Even though it has become a bit commercialized nowadays it's still fun to go there and enjoy the ambiance.

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Fête de la Musique

As in many other cities around the world, in Berlin, too, the 21st of June is not only the first day of summer, but also the day of the "Fête de la Musique". Since 1995 there is music all about town on this day. Bands and musicians present their music - all conceivable styles - for free to the public. In Berlin almost every quarter has its stages, open-air. It's really a great ambience!
At night the party continues indoors as the "Fête de la Nuit" at the Berlin clubs and and concert halls. So if you happen to be in Berlin any June 21st, don't miss the more..