Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Markus Schreiber

Pumpkin festival near Berlin features giant sculptures of powerful women, in photos

Berlin
Germany Pumpkin Fest - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

The Klaistow farm near Berlin is hosting its 22nd annual pumpkin festival, where more than 100,000 pumpkins in 500 varieties are displayed across the grounds.

The event features giant pumpkin sculptures representing this year’s theme of “powerful women," paying tribute to inspiring women like Frida Kahlo, Cleopatra and Joan of Arc.

___

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
‘Wait with me until it’s over’: what teens want you to know about dissociation
You call your teen’s name, but they don’t respond. They’re staring past you. You call again, louder this time. Nothing – how rude.
The Conversation
The Conversation
‘You just believe’: why Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers highlighting their mood-lifting watches is a travel back to 1971 for the definitive Roald Dahl adaptation
The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
George Clooney banned Adam Sandler's nickname on Jay Kelly set
Hollywood actor George Clooney banned Adam Sandler's nickname 'Sandman' on the set of their movie Jay Kelly because he wanted his co-star to be taken seriously for his "incredible talent".
BANG Premier
BANG Premier
A new start after 60: I got divorced and spent a year trying 70 new things – from pole-dancing to spring rolls
After a lifetime of thinking about others, Alese Johnston decided to put herself first. Adventurous and irresponsible, she’s happier than she has ever been
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
"Even though he's dead, I believe that in a hundred years' time from now people will still be listening to him": Steve Vai on the wild genius of Frank Zappa – and the two words that made him want to join his band
They say never meet your heroes – Steve Vai would disagree
Louder
Louder
4 Rare Coins From the ’80s That Coin Collectors Love
The '80s produced a quartet of coins that are rare, coveted and potentially valuable. Keep an eye out in your couch cushions and coin jar for any of these.
GOBankingRates
GOBankingRates
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play