Take a break from all the Christmas markets and check out one of these cons.
Comic Con Stuttgart: Nov. 30-Dec.1: Stuttgart: Featuring special guests, photo and autograph opportunities, cosplaying, comics, artists, merchandise dealers and staged events.
Next Heroes Christmas Market: Dec. 1: Völklingen: Shop gifts for the favorite nerd in your life.
Medieval Advent Market: Dec. 5-22 (Fri-Sun): Herne: Travel back in time for this Advent market.
Gamevasion: Dec. 6-8: Hanover: Shop artist alley, play board games and trading card games, check out the Sci-Fi Zone and wear cosplay.
Comic and Manga Convention: Dec. 7: Düsseldorf: Meet artists, shop item and wear cosplay.
German Xmas Con: Dec. 7: Coburg: Take part in a workshop, lecture or costume contest. Meet fellow fans and special guests. Sell pieces you no longer need and find the next item for your anime, manga or Japanese culture collection.
German Film and Comic Con: Dec. 7-8: Dortmund: This con features television and movie special guests, photo and autograph opportunities, cosplaying, artist alley and merchants.
The Animesy, A World-Class Symphony Orchestra: Dec. 8: Duisburg: Listen to anime music as you never have before.
Winter Siegener Anime und Manga Meeting (SAMT): Dec. 14: Siegen: Meet up with fellow anime and manga lovers for cosplay, shopping, workshops and stage shows.
Comic and Manga Convention: Dec. 14: Oberhausen: Meet artists, shop items and wear cosplay.
Ani-Con Special: “2024 - One Last Time”: Dec. 29: Bonn: Come out for cosplay, gaming area, special guests and shopping.
Great Game Gathering: Every Thursday: Ramstein Enlisted Club (on the Air Base): Bring your own board game or borrow one from the club. Drink and snack specials are available.
Friday Night Magic: Every Friday Night: Ramstein Air Base: Meet up with fellow Magic the Gathering enthusiasts for an evening of gaming.
Due to ever-changing regulations, make sure you check the website before traveling for an event. Also, the inclusion of an event on the list is not an endorsement for the authenticity or quality of event. Events on military installations require base access.