It may feel like most of Germany is on holiday already – but residents of a few lucky German states get an extra day off work on Wednesday. Here’s why.
The deadline for freelancers and some employees in Germany to submit their tax return is coming up. What happens if you miss the deadline, or any others?
It may be rainy, but it’s still summer in Germany. Don’t miss the chance to get out and discover some of these top sights which you can reach with the €49 ‘Deutschlandticket’.
This term is both a general safety measure and an issue of huge political significance for Germany.
From castles to natural pools, these are the best places to escape the sizzling German summer in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Flights and hotels are usually cheaper at off-peak times when schools are not on holiday. We look at a reader’s question on whether Germany allows children to miss a few days of school to ease family holiday costs or dodge busy periods.
Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and cool off in Germany’s lakes, rivers, seas and outdoor pools. But it’s important to be aware of the potential dangers associated with swimming outside.
Whether they’re stealing a naked man’s backpack at a lake or emerging from the Baltic Sea, Germany’s wild boars are great at wreaking havoc. Here’s where you can find these mischievous creatures – and how to stay on their good side.
Though it may have escaped the radar of many foreign nationals living in Germany, the eastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is brimming with attractions and delights for tourists during the summer season.
Getting used to the German way of life can be challenging. But, once you’ve been here for long enough, you’ll not only find yourself adapting, but changing too. Here are five ways life in the country changes you.