November 2021

November is the perfect time to plan indoor activities, such as going to the theatre, opera or concerts. It is also a great time to visit museums.
When planning outdoor activities, remember to take an umbrella or raincoat as the weather can change quickly.

It is still possible to hike in the mountains, although it can be wet and slippery. Make sure you wear the correct clothing to keep you warm and dry.
A great way to beat the cold is to enjoy break at a Spa hotel that have wellness facilities and beauty treatments. Another way to get your core temperature up is to visit a Therme, which is a hotel with a thermal spa. Thermal water could help you relax, stimulate your circulation and relieve joint pain.
Most Christmas markets will open at end of November. It is a lovely way to meet up with friends and drink some Glühwein.
In some regions, you can visit a Besenwirtschaft, read more about these seasonal wine taverns on our website

If you are starting to feel a bit down this time of the year, read about seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Weather

Season	Autumn
Weather	Between 4 – 9 °C during the day, although warmer days are not uncommon. Depending on your location, it will be mostly overcast and you can expect a lot of rain, some snow, frost and fog. Get your warm clothes and rain coats out.

Public Holidays

Holiday	Date	Bundesländer
Allerheiligen (All Saints Day)	01 November 2021	BW, BY, NW, RP, SL
Buß-und Bettag (Repentance Day)	17 November 2021	Sachsen

Observations

Observation	Date	Bundesländer
Allerseelen	02 November	all
Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass)	9 November	all
Fall of the Berlin Wall	9 November	all
Martinstag	11 November	all
Volkstrauertag (National day of mourning -a silent day, no music or dance events allowed)	14 November	all
Totensonntag (Sunday of the dead -a silent day, no music or dance events allowed)	22 November	all
1. Advent	28 November	all

Festivals and events

Event	Date	Information
Berlin Jazz Festival	04 – 11 November 2021	Jazz festival
Start of the Carnival Season. The Elferrat comes together to plan the events	11 November	Also called the 5th Season. The actual Carnival celebrations starts 40 days before Easter
Christmas Markets	End of November	All over Germany. See our page about Christmas markets
Tollwood Winter Festival	24 Nov – 23 Dec 2021	Munich
Christmas gardens	Nov – Dec	Christmas lights