By the time you read this, the world-famous German celebration, Oktoberfest, will have sadly come to an end. You’ll have to wait until next year for more beer flagons and traditional music – that said, Germany’s full of cultural highlights all year long. And, as far as the rest of October yet to come is concerned, it’s just getting started.

Whether you’re a fan of light shows, pumpkins, or seasonal markets, there’s still plenty of time to take in some memorable moments across Germany’s most popular cities as October continues to roll on. Who said reasons to visit Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen, and Stuttgart start and end in the first week of October?

Brighten Up at Berlin’s Festival of Lights

If you’re quick about it, you can still make it to Germany in time for Berlin’s fabulous Festival of Lights, which will be unfolding this year between October 8th and 15th. This is a fantastic showcase of storytelling through illuminated artwork, with this year’s theme tying in with concepts of unity and shared connections.

There are still tickets available for a variety of shows unfolding in the city this October, with 3D light displays and soundscapes created by artists and DJs playing out across Berlin each night. The shows – and the festival itself – celebrated a 20th anniversary in 2024, and in particular marked the fall of the Berlin Wall, 35 years after the structure finally reunited East and West after decades of painful division.

Whether you’re keen to learn more about Germany’s culture or just enjoy a light show or two, there’s tons to get into via 2025’s Festival of Lights, so be sure to book your tickets and flights and to grab an eSIM.

Get Freaked Out at Frankenstein’s Castle

Germany really knows how to celebrate Halloween in style, and this year, it’s transforming Königstein Castle, in Saxony, into a fearsome haunt for anyone who loves things that go bump in the night. After a pause for renovation, Königstein Castle is playing host to its 47th annual celebration of everything creepy and kooky.

You can look forward to terrifying tours of the castle and to immerse yourself in a show packed with surprises – as of now, what’s in store for visitors remains fairly mysterious, which bodes all the better for those of you out there who really love spine-chilling thrills!

What’s more frightening, however, is being stranded in a foreign country without access to data – and that’s why it makes sense to be prepared with a SIMOVO eSIM! And, yes, we know that was a bit of a cheesy tie-in… can you blame us for taking advantage? More on the benefits of eSIMs for your trip to Germany a bit later on.

Get Jazzed Up at October’s End

The end of October doesn’t always have to be about Halloween and spooky thrills – if you head back to Berlin between 30th October and 2nd November this year, you’ll be able to catch the city’s superb Jazzfest, consisting of all kinds of interactive events and shows.

Honestly, you don’t have to be a fan of jazz music to really make the most of the festival. With creative displays promised across four days, you’ll be able to take in tons of shows from 120 musicians from all over the world, with experimental soundscapes and artistic takes on this year’s theme by the earful. 

In 2025, Jazzfest asks the question “where will you run when the world’s on fire?” If that sounds a tad dramatic (and you’ve no clue how to answer), don’t worry! Jazzfest’s artists and musicians have been busy all year creating memorable, resounding performances you can take in at your leisure.

Jazzfest is a huge deal for the city, having been founded all the way back in 1964. The show’s organisers care deeply about bringing together people of all ages from various backgrounds, and crossing a variety of musical genres and boundaries. Therefore, even if you’re not much of a jazz buff, you’ll still find something to interest you here. Be sure to book your tickets before your flights!

Don’t Leave Home Without an eSIM!

Regardless of when and why you choose to visit Germany, it’s always a good idea to make sure you know where to get your mobile data from. Sure, there will be plenty of WiFi spots dotted across the cities, however, you can’t always rely on their safety and speed.

That’s where eSIMs come in handy. SIMOVO’s brilliant range of Germany eSIMs allows you to pay upfront for the data you’ll need during your travels. That means you won’t have to worry about hunting around for data hotspots, and you can keep track of your data spending for as long as you’re away – you won’t have to come home to hideously high bills.

Our eSIMs activate as soon as you land in Germany, giving you access to top speeds and stability from Vodafone and O2, with up to 5G available. That means, wherever there is connectivity available for either network, your eSIM will switch you over to the best available option.

With our standard Germany eSIMs, you can purchase 1GB for a seven-day trip all the way up to 50GB for 180 days. Therefore, if you want to stay for a while longer past the festivals explored here, we will keep you covered!

And, if you know you’ll use more than a little data every day you’re away, we also offer unlimited Germany eSIMs, which reset with between 500MB and 5GB every 24 hours! We’ll cover you for mobile data for up to two weeks, meaning you can keep in touch through social media and IM apps during your adventures.

Ultimately, Germany is well worth exploring beyond the obvious Oktoberfest – and with Halloween hot on the approach, now is certainly the time to invest in tickets and flights. Don’t forget to grab an eSIM from SIMOVO to keep your data usage covered, too – you never know when you might want to share a snap or two!