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Making a castle your home
Property

Making a castle your home

Rich in castles and stately manors, Germany has plenty for sale to both commoners and bluebloods alike. Sally McGrane reports on buying your own fairytale home.
Classy glass from the past
Luxury

Classy glass from the past

The Local’s series Made in Germany presents the best the country has to offer, including the transparently superior products from Jenaer Glas.
Bubbling over from success
Luxury

Bubbling over from success

The Local’s series Made in Germany presents the best the country has to offer, including eastern success story Rotkäppchen sparkling wine.
Cutting to the chase in Solingen
Luxury

Cutting to the chase in Solingen

The Local’s series <b>Made in Germany</b> presents the best the country has to offer, including the knives from Solingen’s <b>Zwilling J.A. Henckels</b>.
Fashioning a bright future
Luxury

Fashioning a bright future

The Local’s series <b>Made in Germany</b> presents the best the country has to offer, including the Berlin fashion label <b>c.neeon</b>.
Playing the Saxon blues
Music

Playing the Saxon blues

The Local’s series <b>Made in Germany</b> presents the best the country has to offer, including the world-class blues harmonicas from <b>Seydel</b>.
Another kind of Bavarian brew
Luxury

Another kind of Bavarian brew

The Local’s series Made in Germany presents the best the country has to offer, including the atypical Bavarian tipple known as <b>SLYRS Whisky</b>.
Harbouring architecture in Hamburg
Culture

Harbouring architecture in Hamburg

Hamburg’s HafenCity is one of the largest urban redevelopment projects in the world. Sally McGrane tagged along on a walking tour looking at the new architecture on the Elbe.
Getting toddlers to like bikes
children

Getting toddlers to like bikes

The Local’s series “Made in Germany” presents the best the country has to offer, including the innovative toddler training bikes by <b>Kokua</b>.
Green Technologies: Can Germany keep its edge?
Energy

Green Technologies: Can Germany keep its edge?

Germany has long been a leader in “green” technologies, but it’s facing growing competition from around the globe. In a special report for The Local, Sally McGrane examines the energy challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
Green Technologies: Feed-in tariffs
Energy

Green Technologies: Feed-in tariffs

Germany has long been a leader in “green” technologies, but it’s facing growing competition from around the globe. In a special report for The Local, Sally McGrane examines the energy challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
Green Technologies: Solar
Energy

Green Technologies: Solar

Germany has long been a leader in “green” technologies, but it’s facing growing competition from around the globe. In a special report for The Local, Sally McGrane examines the energy challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
Green Technologies: Wind
Energy

Green Technologies: Wind

Germany has long been a leader in “green” technologies, but it’s facing growing competition from around the globe. In a special report for The Local, Sally McGrane examines the energy challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
Green Technologies: Bio-energy
Energy

Green Technologies: Bio-energy

Germany has long been a leader in “green” technologies, but it’s facing growing global competition from around the globe. In a special report for The Local, Sally McGrane examines the energy challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
Green Technologies: E-mobility
Energy

Green Technologies: E-mobility

Germany has long been a leader in “green” technologies, but it’s facing growing global competition from around the globe. In a special report for The Local, Sally McGrane examines the energy challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.