Pupils in Germany have been starting school or heading back to the classroom after the summer holidays. We break down key dates as well as the culture and vocabulary to be aware of.

Obtaining German citizenship involves clearing numerous hurdles – including a multiple-choice citizenship test that will quiz you on your knowledge of German history, culture, geography and politics. Could you pass it?

Whether it’s bad weather, staff shortages or a strike action, we look at your rights if your air travel plans from Germany are disrupted.

Travelling from Sweden to the UK and back by train via stops in Denmark, Germany, Belgium and France is no easy feat. But The Local’s Richard Orange and his two kids managed to do it back in 2022. Here’s the advice he gave for other travellers hoping to avoid the planes back then.

If you’re not a fan of hot and humid days in Germany, here are a few places you can go to cool down (and discover more of the country).

Third-country nationals with the right to live and work in Germany are generally issued a residence permit in their passport or in the form of an ID card. But what do you if you happen to lose this vital document – or if it gets stolen? Here’s a step-by-step guide.

Nothing beats making the most of public holidays – and a Brückentag or two can help you do just that.

One of Germany’s biggest and most beloved festivals, carnival, has been celebrated for hundreds of years. With celebrations kicking off on Monday November 11th, we take a look at this colourful cultural phenomenon.

Christmas is getting into full swing in Germany (and many places around the world). Here are some treasured German traditions.

Want to feel more festive while also improving your German? Writer Sarah Magill digs out some of the most beautiful (and fun) German-language Christmas carols.