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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This tiny German word has a huge range of meanings.