Sport

Swimmers take plunge as Germany’s first open air pool of season opens

Around 30 hardy swimmers jumped into the waters of the Sonnenbad in Karlsruhe on Friday to mark the opening of the outdoor swimming season - in chilly February weather.

Immigration

Refugees offered swimming help after spate of drownings

After an asylum seeker drowned in a Bavarian lake and three refugees died in swimming accidents in Hamburg at the beginning of June, authorities are looking for ways to help new arrivals stay safe.

outdoors

Treasure hunt takes on modern GPS twist

It’s a traditional treasure hunt, with a twist. Across Germany, smart-phone owners are embarking on adventures to find objects hidden in GPS-specified locations.

Economy

Outdoors clothes companies making major inroads

A paradise for outdoor clothing and accessories, Germany is drawing the attention of the sector's major players.

unesco

Once upon a time in Goslar

The fairytale town of Goslar makes a great base for exploring northern Germany’s Harz region. <b>Campbell Jefferys</b> visits the popular UNESCO World Heritage site in Lower Saxony.

Travel

Recession spurs camping revival

The recession has reinvigorated a German interest in camping, as more people decide to pitch a tent or park an RV instead of sleeping in a more expensive hotel, daily <i>Leipziger Volkszeitung</i> reported on Tuesday.