Kreativmarkt Augsburg. Photo: © Thomas Szymkowiak
Culture Calendar Get your fancy dress ready because February means Cologne Carnival galore. Think clowns, street parties and endless fun parades. However, if you’re not a carnival lover, don’t worry: this month has plenty more to offer. From worldclass film festivals such as the Berlinale to glamourous balls in Vienna, February promises to be packed with great events. Hunting & Dog Fair, Dortmund (28 January – 2 February) The Hunting & Dog is Europe’s biggest hunting fair and it’s held at the Messe Westfalenhalle in Dortmund. It attracts around 80,000 visitors each year and with over 700 exhibitors it showcases a great variety of hunting equipment, dog toys, outdoor gear and more. This year’s fair takes place at the same time as the WILD FOOD Festival – so visitors can enjoy both fairs. www.jagd-und-hund.de 102 | Issue 83 | February 2020
Salons d’art artgenève, Palexpo Geneva (30 January – 2 February) Join art lovers in the beautiful area of Lake Geneva and celebrate one of the best highend and internationally renowned contemporary and modern art fairs Switzerland has to offer. Over four exciting days, the art festival welcomes internationally known artists, galleries, curators and visitors. A large area is also devoted to public and private collections. www.artgeneve.ch
TEXT: MARILENA STRACKE
St. Moritz Gourmet Festival (31 January – 8 February) This nine-day event at the Kulm Hotel in St. Moritz brings top chefs together and promises to be an indulging treat for everyone attending. A great range of top chefs show off their cookery skills and not only the chocolate afternoons but also the gourmet safaris in five partner hotels come highly recommended. www.stmoritz-gourmetfestival.ch
Kreativmarkt, Augsburg (1 – 2 February) At the creative market in Augsburg, you will find anything the arts and crafts lover desires. The self-made designer takes centre stage here and it’s all about handmade items. Passion, a