Germany's booming economy, ripe job and property markets and stunning holiday spots might make it seem an expat paradise. But moving to Germany isn't right for everyone.
It has no royal family, Eiffel Tower or Big Ben, but that does not stop Germany being home to some of the tackiest souvenirs lining Europe's tourist trail.
Germans love the great outdoors and the country has a wealth of options for excitement-packed weekend getaways to inject a bit of thrill into a summer stay-cation. The Local picks a few favourites.
It's party season, and to help you seamlessly blend into German life and culture we've put together our top ten ways you can avoid embarrassment while you're keeping out the winter chill.
It's that time of year again: the asparagus harvest has officially begun in Bavaria and Schleswig-Holstein. The green and white stalks will be everywhere for weeks - but how can you introduce some variety to this German traditional specialty?
If you don't have a special someone to treat come February 14th, don't despair: the internet is here to help with more options than you can shake a box of chocolates at.
As Germany braces for a 98-hour rail strike, millions of travellers are going to have look for creative ways to get around. The Local List has ten suggestions.
This week's Local List takes a leap of imagination and finds German cities fit perfectly into high school cliche categories. Who's the class clown? Who's the nerd?
Foreign governments have plenty of warnings in place for the 30 million tourists who visit Germany each year. The Local List takes a look at 11 things other countries warn their citizens before making the trip.
Think you're the only English speaker in your town or region? Think again! The Local List this week runs through eight of the best expat groups and clubs in Germany.
Learning the native onomatopoeia is just another step to becoming fluent in your adopted language. This week, The Local List takes it upon ourselves to help you along the way and answers crucial linguistic questions. What noise do chickens make in German?
There are some German words which we'd rather were never invented. From the almost unpronounceable to the sheer pointless, The Local List has identified ten of the worst words in the German language. Do you agree?
Wallets and purses can feel a bit empty after all the summer fun. With this in mind, The Local List looks at some of the top attractions in Berlin which you can do for free (or for less than the price of a latte at least).
Some of the strangest items found by German border control might make you think again about whether border checks are over the top. The Local List takes a look.
Pastry anyone? You've probably had a Black Forest cake or quoted President Kennedy while eating a Berliner, but how about trying something different? This week's Local List looks at ten Teutonic treats you probably haven't heard of, but should definitely try.
With just over 50 days to go until Munich's Oktoberfest starts, it is time to book your train/plane/horse to the world’s biggest beer festival. Or is it? The Local List looks at five reasons you should be making that trip, and five why you'd better steer clear.
The Local List has covered all aspects of German words, from the untranslatable to the longest. But we've never done a ranking of what are simply the best words in the German language, until now...
Germany's tourism industry is booming, but what sights should you visit beyond the cities? With the help of our readers, The Local List has come up with a German Bucket List of ten things to see and do while you're in the country.
Germany and France meet on Friday in the quarter-finals of the football World Cup in Brazil. The Local List looks at ten reasons why supporting Germany is the smart choice.
With its long words, tricky pronunciation and false friends, the German language can easily lead the learner into a world of embarrassment. Here are 12 of the best from our readers. Warning: Some are a little naughty.
