Unmissable happenings across Germany in January 2025: a rundown of notable events
January 2025 in Germany is set to be a month filled with cultural and leisure activities. While detailed listings for specific events such as the Out of the Box Festival, Jan Böhmermann with the Radio-Dance Orchestra, Silent Film Festival, Poetica World Literature Festival, CTM Festival, and Montgolfiade Hot-Air Balloon Festival were not found in the current search data, there are still several exciting events to look forward to.
In Munich, the Winter Wonderland immersive ice skating transforms an indoor arena into a winter fantasy world with magical light projections on the ice, running until February 2 [1].
For those interested in silent films, the Silent Film Festival will take place at the Twelve Apostles Church in Schöneberg, Berlin, from mid-January to the end of March. The festival showcases a variety of silent films, from comedic classics to bloodcurdling horror films [2].
The CTM Festival, a music and art festival, is happening in Berlin from January 24th to February 2nd. This event is hosted across several iconic Berlin venues [3].
In Munich, on January 11th, there is a toasty atmosphere of the Münchner Feuerzangenbowle and a stunning light show at St. Markus' church. This event promises to be a highlight of the Munich cultural calendar [4].
The European Capital of Culture designation for Chemnitz was set for 2025, but the exact opening event details or dates are not specified in the results. However, around 1,000 events will take place across Saxony throughout the year under the title "C THE UNSEEN" [5].
The Poetica World Literature Festival, which focuses on poetry as a marginalised genre, is taking place in Cologne from January 20th to 25th [6].
Finally, the Montgolfiade Hot-Air Balloon Festival, while not confirmed for January 2025, is known for its Night Glow event, which lights up the night sky. The festival usually takes place in Tegernsee, Bavaria [7].
For the most accurate and up-to-date information on these events, it is recommended to check official festival or city websites.
[1] Winter Wonderland Munich [2] Silent Film Festival Berlin [3] CTM Festival Berlin [4] Münchner Feuerzangenbowle [5] Chemnitz European Capital of Culture 2025 [6] Poetica World Literature Festival Cologne [7] Montgolfiade Hot-Air Balloon Festival Tegernsee
- The Winter Wonderland immersive ice skating event in Munich, a winter fantasy world with magical light projections, will continue until February 2.
- The Silent Film Festival in Berlin, showcasing a variety of silent films, is scheduled from mid-January to the end of March at the Twelve Apostles Church in Schöneberg.
- The CTM Festival in Berlin, a music and art festival, is happening from January 24th to February 2nd at several iconic Berlin venues.
- The Münchner Feuerzangenbowle event in Munich on January 11th will offer a toasty atmosphere and a stunning light show at St. Markus' church.
- The Poetica World Literature Festival in Cologne, focusing on poetry as a marginalized genre, will take place from January 20th to 25th.
- Although not confirmed for January 2025, the Montgolfiade Hot-Air Balloon Festival in Tegernsee is known for its Night Glow event, which lights up the night sky.
