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Want to embark on a fairy tale adventure? Then look no further than these majestic Rhineland castles in Germany’s wine-growing region.

From art and history to beer and chocolate, we explore some of the best museums in Germany to add to your travel bucket list.

Kiss goodbye to heavy-handed dubbed movies and enjoy them in their original language at one of these English-language cinemas in Germany.

From epic beer parties and star-studded film festivals to medieval soirees and goth gatherings, these are the best German festivals to look out for.

The world’s great beer festival, Oktoberfest is a celebration of all things Bavarian. Here’s a guide to Bavaria’s biggest party. O’ zapft is!

What’s on the Fernsehen? From the most popular US dramas to local news, weather and sport, find out with our guide to German TV and radio.

The döner kebab is one of Germany’s most beloved post-party foods. Sink your teeth into its Turkish origins and how it came to Germany.

From Lapskaus in the north to Maultaschen in the south, we explain all you need to know about German cuisine and food traditions.

There is far more to German cuisine than sausage and sauerkraut. Just take a look at these great German foods, with recipes to try at home.

From hipster hangouts and bustling beer gardens to cozy pubs and fairy tale speakeasies, we share the best bars in Berlin.

If you drink like a German, these 19 drinking habits will be like old friends. German-born Barbara Litzlfellner shares the unique traits of German drinking culture.

Few countries are as well-renowned for their brewing traditions as Germany. Learn more about the history of German beer, popular styles, and the local craft beer scene.

New Year’s Eve in Germany will leave you both buzzing with excitement and slightly deaf from the fireworks. Here’s what to expect.

Ready to celebrate? Here’s a list of the public holidays in Germany in 2024, 2025, and 2026, as well as some other important dates.

From epic beer parties and star-studded film festivals to medieval soirees and goth gatherings, these are the best German festivals to look out for.

The world’s great beer festival, Oktoberfest is a celebration of all things Bavarian. Here’s a guide to Bavaria’s biggest party. O’ zapft is!

Get into the holiday spirit by visiting the best Christmas markets in Germany where you can find iconic foods, drinks, gifts, and more.

Here’s a list of German school holidays in 2025–2026 and 2026–2027, as well as information on other days off and vacation childcare options. For parents who live and work in Germany, it is crucial to mark school holidays on the calendar to organize the necessary family activities or childcare arrangements. German school has seasonal holidays, […]

Get to know your German neighbors in a whole different light with our guide to the most popular sports in Germany.

Introduce yourself to the soothing world of thermalbaden, sporthotels, and kurhotels in some of the great spa towns in Germany.

The expat community in Frankfurt enjoys some of the world’s highest living standards for families, with excellent international schools, a vibrant social scene and plenty to do during downtime.

New Year’s Eve in Germany will leave you both buzzing with excitement and slightly deaf from the fireworks. Here’s what to expect.

Escape the busy tourist hotspots and discover the quirky side of Germany off the beaten path at these weird and wonderful attractions.

From cosmopolitan cities to fairy tale towns, and rolling valleys to scenic lake resorts, here are some of the best places to visit in Germany.

From thrilling amusement parks to delicious chocolate factories, and more, we explore the best activities for kids in Germany.

From epic beer parties and star-studded film festivals to medieval soirees and goth gatherings, these are the best German festivals to look out for.

The world’s great beer festival, Oktoberfest is a celebration of all things Bavarian. Here’s a guide to Bavaria’s biggest party. O’ zapft is!

From popular tourist attractions to quirky gems, get to know the many faces of Germany’s capital with these top things to do in Berlin.

Get into the holiday spirit by visiting the best Christmas markets in Germany where you can find iconic foods, drinks, gifts, and more.

Perusing flea markets in Germany is like being kid in a candy store: The sheer assortment of antiques, vintage and second-hand home decor on offer is overwhelming, writes the Antiques Diva.

There’s more than just medieval charm to be found in small towns in Germany. Here’s why Germany’s small towns can be better than large ones.