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There is so much going on this month across Germany.

Elven King cosplay posing for camera at Comic Con

There is an event for all pop culture fans on our list. ( Video_StockOrg (Adobe Stock))

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German Potter Con: April 4 | Bad Hönningen: Fans of the Harry Potter films can meet special guest stars, enjoy panels, workshops and shopping.

Japan Festival and Creative Market: April 4-5 | Dresden: Come out for cosplay, shopping and fun.

aniMUC: April 10-12 | Fürstenfeldbruck: Panelists, artists and fans gather for three days of workshops, shopping, performances and cosplay at this con dedicated to Japanese pop culture.

Comic and Manga Convention: April 11 | Münster: Make your way to the artist alley, don your favorite cosplay outfit and visit the vendors’ area.

Retro Con Saar: Animal Legends Edition: April 11-12 | Völklingen: Enjoy performances, gaming, tournaments, activities and shopping.

Ratingen Games Days: April 11-12 | Ratingen: Enjoy a weekend of gaming.

Hamburg Trading Card Convention: April 11-12 | Hamburg: Find your next favorite trading card here.

Gods of Ink: April 17-19 | Frankfurt: Make your way to this tattoo convention featuring tattoo artists from all over the globe.

Tattoo artist with a client in a studio

Get some new ink at a tattoo convention this month (George Dolgikh (Adobe Stock))

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CAT Con: April 17-19 | Ulm: Spend the weekend playing table-top and roleplay games.

AniMa HaRo: April 18 | Rostock: This event features shopping, gaming, a photo studio, karaoke and artists.

German Vikings Con: April 18 | Solingen: Fans of the series “Vikings” can meet stars from the show, enjoy panels, shopping and fun.

Retro Game and Classic Toy Con: April 18 | Heidelberg: Find your next favorite collectible at this con.

Klingen Con: April 18-19 | Remscheid-Lennep: Come out for roleplaying games, board gaming and table-top gaming.

The Walker Stalker© Germany: April 18-19 | Duisburg: Meet stars from “The Walking Dead” and other pop culture series such as “Smallville,” “True Lies,” and “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Attend panels, mingle with other fans and shop.

Tadaima Convention: April 19 | Dortmund: This is a day of waffles, shopping, cosplay and artists.

Japan Market Cologne: April 19 | Cologne: Enjoy food, shopping, a cultural program and workshops.

Marburg Con: April 24-25 | Niederweimar: This fantasy book fair features publishers, authors and editors, readings, lectures, gaming and award presentations.

Apensen Science Fiction & Fantasy Day: April 25 | Apensen: Come out for gaming, fantasy camp, craft corners, competitions, cosplay, a book fair, author readings and so much more.

Bring Your Own Boardgame: Every Friday | Baumholder Warrior Zone, Smith Barracks: Come out for a variety of tabletop, board and video gaming at this 18+ event.

Boards and Swords (USO Ramstein): Every Friday night | Ramstein Air Base: Meet up with fellow Magic the Gathering enthusiasts for an evening of gaming.

Medieval Markets: Typically weekends | Throughout Germany: Though we try to make as comprehensive of a list as possible, there can be too many of these markets to name them all. Search for more near you.

Renaissance Faire signpost for jousting, bellydancers, archery, privies, ride and games, and wedding venue

Travel back in time at a medieval market this month (LMPark Photos (Adobe Stock))

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Due to ever-changing regulations, make sure you check the website before traveling for an event. Also, 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.

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Tamala Malerk is a writer and editor with Stars and Stripes Europe. She has been with SSE since April 2022 writing articles all about travel, lifestyle, community news, military life and more. In May 2022, she earned her Ph.D. in History and promises it is much more relevant to this job than one might think.

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