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).Â
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 |
Foods and drinks to try
- Kürbissuppe (pumpkin soup)
- Martinsgans (Saint Martin’s goose) on the 11th
- Rinderrouladen
- Venison like deer (Hirsch or Reh) and wild boar (Wildschwein)
- Kohlrouladen (stuffed cabbage leaves)
- Sauerbraten
- Gulasch
- Linseneintopf (Lentil stew)
- Kartoffelsuppe (potato soup with sausages)
- Apfelstrudel
- Pancakes filled with Nutella, egg liqueur or apple mousse
- Glühwein (Mulled wine)
- Christmas market foods and wine. See our page about Christmas markets
Fruits and Veggies in Season

Sources:
- https://www.schulferien.org/deutschland/feiertage/
- https://www.wetter.de/klima/europa/deutschland-c49/november.html
- https://utopia.de/ratgeber/saisonkalender-das-gibts-im-november/
- https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/germany/
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