Every October, the historic harbour town of Husum celebrates the Husum Crab Days, a lively autumn festival dedicated to the North Sea crab — a beloved regional delicacy. Along the colourful harbour promenade and market streets, visitors can enjoy freshly caught crabs sold right from the cutter, live cooking demonstrations, and plenty of tasting opportunities. The event also features a vibrant artisan market, live entertainment and music, and a Sunday shopping day that invites you to explore Husum’s shops and cafés in maritime atmosphere. Whether you’re a seafood lover or simply looking for a unique coastal experience, the Husum Crab Days blend tradition, flavour and community spirit in a festive seaside setting.
Welcome the magical autumn and early winter season along the Baltic Sea coast of Schleswig-Holstein at the Lichtermeer — a shimmering celebration of light and community. From late September into early November, seaside towns and landscapes are transformed with colourful illumination, artful light installations, fire shows and torchlight walks that brighten the evenings and invite visitors to explore scenic promenades, parks and waterfronts. Each participating location adds its own festive touch, combining visual spectacles with music, strolls and atmospheric moments that make this coastal event a highlight of the season.
Each autumn, the legendary GWA Windsurf World Cup turns the island of Sylt into a global stage for the world’s best windsurfers. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the North Sea, the event combines world-class competition on the water with a vibrant beach atmosphere onshore. Visitors can experience thrilling heats, meet top international athletes and enjoy a unique festival vibe shaped by wind, waves and coastal lifestyle. The Windsurf World Cup is one of Sylt’s most spectacular sporting highlights of the year.
Experience a true North German tradition at the Dithmarschen Cabbage Days — a festive celebration of the region’s iconic winter cabbage harvest. Every winter in Dithmarschen, local farmers proudly display a wide variety of cabbages and brassicas at colourful market stalls, offering fresh produce, local specialties and hearty regional dishes. Visitors can enjoy tasting sessions, culinary delights, family-friendly activities and a lively atmosphere rooted in agricultural heritage. Whether you’re curious about local food culture or simply looking for a unique winter event, the Dithmarschen Cabbage Days combine tradition, taste and community spirit in a memorable way.
Celebrate late summer with wine, flavours and music at the annual Eutin Wine Festival on the historic market square. The festival brings together a wide selection of wines from regional and national winemakers, served alongside culinary specialties and local delicacies in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere. Live music, cosy wooden stalls and plenty of comfortable seating create a stylish yet laid-back ambience right in the heart of Eutin. Whether you’re a wine lover or simply looking for a festive late-summer experience, the Eutin Wine Festival is the perfect occasion to savour fine wines and local hospitality.
In autumn, Helgoland is one of Europe’s most important bird migration hotspots. Thanks to its unique location in the North Sea, the island becomes a vital stopover for countless migratory birds, attracting birdwatchers from around the world. During the Birdwatching Days, visitors can join guided observation walks, expert-led excursions and talks organised in cooperation with Helgoland’s ornithological institutions. Whether spotting rare species or witnessing mass migration events, autumn birdwatching on Helgoland offers unforgettable nature experiences in a truly exceptional setting.
Every year in October, the fifth season begins in Bremen. Streamers and balloons, fragrant gingerbread hearts and bright red candy apples, smiling people and a desire to have fun. In Bremen, this means: “Ischa Freimaak!”. This is when the scent of candy floss and roasted almonds fills the air and fairground rides get the adrenaline pumping. The city has been celebrating its “market fair” year after year since 1035 and thus maintains one of the longest folk festival traditions in Germany.
