Visitors entering Germany from outside the Schengen zone might have to show documents at the border. Here’s what to keep in mind when writing a visa invitation letter for people to visit you from abroad.

If you’re a non-EU foreigner married to a German citizen, some of the bureaucracy that comes with living in Germany is just a little bit easier than it would be otherwise.

Whether you tend to be a bit clumsy or are feeling worn out after some chores, you’re bound to find plenty of ways to use this helpful German phrase.

Winter is upon us, and in Germany that means sub-zero temperatures, short days and not a lot of sunshine. But fear not: while the Danes may have cornered the market on Hygge, the Germans are old hands at cultivating a sense of Gemütlichkeit.

The six different categories in the European Framework for Languages set out what a German learner should be able to say and do at each level of language learning. Here’s what each of them mean and how you can get there.

Totensonntag (Sunday of the Dead), also referred to as Ewigkeitssonntag (Eternity Sunday), holds a significant place among the various holidays observed in the German calendar.

The German state of Saxony has a public holiday this Wednesday for Buß-und Bettag or Day of Prayer and Repentance. What is it and why does no other state mark it in the same way?

If you’re carrying the weight of the world and just want to take a good nap, this fun-sounding German word is an elegant way to describe that feeling.

Getting along with your neighbours is essential if you want an easy life – but there are a few unwritten rules in Germany that you may not even know you’re breaking.

There is perhaps no better place for an awe-inspiring Christmas market experience than Bavaria, so here’s an essential guide for readers.