Every culture has its own unique customs and nuances when it comes to tipping – and Germany is no exception. The Local spoke to an etiquette expert to find out how to steer clear of faux pas.

Famous for its culture of nudity -German laws are often still unclear around where you can bathe topless.

Done with the last year but still waiting on the start of the new one? This German phrase can sum up exactly how you’re feeling.

There’s nothing worse than finding yourself tongue-tied as you sit around the table with German friends and relatives over Christmas. To make sure the festive season goes off without a hitch, here are some words and phrases that may come in handy.

It’s that time of year again when the delicious German drink Glühwein will be on sale at Christmas Markets and in bars all over the country. Here’s what you need to know about the traditional winter beverage.

This weekend sees the changing of the clocks to winter time – but the EU had actually come up with a plan to end this practice back in 2019. So what happened?

Germany has as many as 250 regional dialects, unlocking a whole new challenge for language learners. But some of these words are a linguistic treat. Here are a few of our favourites.

It’s the time of year when many of us will be coughing and blowing our noses. If you’re feeling a bit under the weather, here are the German words you’ll need and some tips on what to do.

Though the hot summer days are long gone, autumn in Germany can be just as charming. Here are 7 great places to visit in the colder months.

Compared to many other countries, October 3rd is a relatively new nationwide holiday, marking 34 years since German reunification. Aaron Burnett explains the background to it and why it’s celebrated on this particular date.