May (Mai) in Germany

Der Mai The fifth month of the year in Germany is the month of Maypoles, May Day, Maibock beer, May bonfires, and many more traditions. May is when Germans welcome full-blown spring and early summer. The cold, gray winter is fading away, the days are growing longer,...

April in Germany

April, April! (April Fools’!) The month that begins with April Fools’ Day (see below) is usually also the month of Easter (but not in 2024!). The month of April is also known for its unpredictable weather, which can vary between sunny spring and snowy...