Social interactions in Germany are often defined by a series unwritten codes that can be hard for many foreigners to understand. Here are our top tips for doing as the Germans do - and even for out-doing them if the need arises.
Germany’s 'word of the year' is all about the brave new world we’re living in – and it’s arguably the most cheerful term to make it into top ten for 2025. So how accurately do this year’s chosen words capture the mood in the country.
Topping weekly charts and racking up millions of streams, these rap, pop, schlager and crossover songs offer an ideal way to start making sense of the German-language music scene – and contemporary German culture.
A German craftsman has attracted attention with his surprising take on the famous ‘Nussknacker’. Did you know that the original nutcrackers were symbols of resilience and defiance?
Thinking about getting a Christmas tree this year? Here's what to know about which type of tree to choose, how much you should expect to spend and how to decorate your 'Weihnachtsbaum' in true German style.
Krampus parades in Bavaria and surrounding regions can make for an unforgettable cultural experience at the start of the festive season. Here’s where you can find the diabolical figure in southern Germany this year.
Each December, Google unveils the search terms that kept millions of Germans glued to their screens during the year. From the height of politicians to the rules on zebra crossings, here’s what people have been looking up in 2025.
A couple long-lost organ pieces written by a teenage Johann Sebastian Bach were unveiled in Germany on Monday in a discovery described as a 'great moment for the world of music'.
Germany is renowned for its castles, cuisine, and cutting-edge technology – but some of its most fascinating treasures are the living traditions, skills, and rituals that shape everyday life and connect communities across generations.
Berlin, long hailed as one of the world's great party cities, is fighting to keep its famed techno clubs alive in the face of soaring prices, shifting tastes and a tightening property market.
From the 'Lederhosen' or 'Dirndl' to beers served in an oversized 'Maß' to the unforgettable song and dance, everyone loves a little bit of Oktoberfest. Here’s where to celebrate the season even if you can’t make it to Munich this year.
The world's largest folk festival kicks off on Saturday, and is expected to lure around six million thirsty visitors to Munich over the course of two weeks. Here are the most important things to do (and not to do) if you plan to join the festivities.
Bright colours, rainbow flags and glitter: around 250,000 people demonstrated for tolerance and gender diversity at Christopher Street Day in Berlin on Saturday.
From a tribute to one of the world's most beloved and iconic artists to the debauchery of Karneval, here's our pick of the best events happening around Germany in February.
First-time American travellers to Germany might have a few ideas on what the country is like. While some of these hold a grain of truth, others are flat-out false.
Has your definition of concepts such as nice weather or punctuality changed? Do you have insurance for the most far-fetched scenarios? You might be turning into a true German.
When living in Germany, there are plenty of situations where you might have to send a formal letter or email. Here's how to compose one with confidence.
Just over 30 years after it was discovered, and around 3,600 years after its creation by Bronze Age Germans, a replica of Germany's greatest archaeological find is heading into orbit.
Germany may be registering record coronavirus infections again but in Cologne, revellers shrugged off any virus fears to return in force on Thursday for their first carnival fair since the pandemic.
Germans are one of the largest immigrant groups in the USA, but their culture has almost entirely disappeared - except for in a small Texan town that is more German than much of Germany.
