From scavenging for mushrooms to drinking Apfelwein, autumn is a truly magical season in Germany. Here’s how to make the most of the fall months just like the locals do.

One of the consequences of learning a foreign language is that some words end up slipping into your everyday English. Sarah Magill explains why she uses these German words more often than their English equivalents.

With Oktoberfest starting this weekend, we’re looking at an iconic Bavarian beer fest phrase (and a few more you might find helpful).

With many of us having to tighten our belts at the moment, here are some uniquely German ways to talk about the hot topic of money.

This handy little word is versatile and will help you fit right in to informal German chats.

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).