'We are very glad to be here': German tourists fly to Mallorca in post-Covid pilot project
A planeload of German tourists flew Monday to Spain's Mallorca island, taking part in a test of plans to reopen the popular destination as the country emerges from its coronavirus lockdown.
Germans have right to squeeze sand between their toes for free, court rules
The Federal Administrative Court ruled on Wednesday that charging entrance fees for two German North Sea beaches was illegal, a ruling which is set to have change the rules of the game all along the German coastlines.
Germany's best beaches - The Local's ultimate guide
While southern Germany is all about idyllic lakes, the north means white sands stretching as far as the eye can see. These ten beaches are perfect summer getaways.
Beach-sleeping baskets win tourist innovation award
As every English tourist knows, Germans will do anything it takes to put their towel on the beach first. Now they've gone one further and brought their bed to the sand.
Beautiful late summer weather set to continue into week
Over the weekend Germany was kissed by beautiful sunshine - and don't put your bathers away just yet, because the late summer sun is here to stay.
Germans held in Spain as flashmob sparks terror alert
Five young German women were arrested after a flashmob stunt at a Spanish resort went wrong and sparked a terror alert, police said on Wednesday.
Germany boasts Europe's best value beaches
If you still haven't decided where to take a summer vacation, or are wondering if you can even afford it, this ranking of the world's best beaches may answer both those questions.
Germans no longer champs of baring it all on the beach
Germany might not be favourite to win the Euros this summer. But there was one crown we thought they would never give up - being Europe's best at getting naked on the beach.
Woman sleeps with scorpion for 3 months
A woman in western Germany was horrified on Sunday after finding a scorpion in her bed that had stowed away during her sunshine holiday this summer.
Over 13,000 expected at Sylt beach party
What was supposed to be a small gathering has turned into a mega-event, with thousands of partyers expected to gather Saturday night on the northern German island of Sylt.