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.
A high pressure system sitting in the eastern Atlantic has caused one of the coldest nights in recent history, driving temperatures down to just above zero on Wednesday night, the German Weather Service (DWD) reports.
These summer pastimes show that Germans' reputation for being uptight and straight-laced sticklers for punctuality couldn't be further from the truth. Many like nothing better than getting naked and drunk, and blocking up public traffic routes on the way.
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.
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.
Whether you plan to pack your summer with extreme sports or spend it drinking beers in a Berlin park, we've got you covered in our comprehensive guide.
The week may have got off to a cloudy start across Germany, but don't pack away the shorts just yet – the summer is set to return in style on Wednesday.
Update: The summer sun turned to strong rainstorms over the weekend and into the start of the work week with one fireman found dead on Monday during heavy downpours.
