Germany is known for being a land obsessed with insurance coverage. But do you really have to be insured in case you damage someone else’s property? We break down the very long word and culture of Haftpflichtversicherung for foreigners.

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?

There’s nothing quite like a cold drink on a hot summer’s day and the Germans know it well. That’s why they’ve got a variety of tasty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to cool them down in the hottest months. Here are five you should try.

It can be difficult to settle into life in Germany, so here are 10 ‘life hacks’ that will make you feel more at home.

From the Goethe Institute to online tutors, there are countless ways to learn German. Here’s how to navigate all the different types of language school and pick one that suits your needs.

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.

With another heat wave hitting the Bundesrepublik this week, here are some essential German phrases to help you express yourself in the hot weather.

When the sun is shining, there’s nothing better than spending quality time on your balcony in Germany. But you may run into some problems with the neighbours if you don’t follow these rules…

All of Germany has previously been classified as a risk area for tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) by the Robert Koch Institute. We break down how to avoid the eight-legged blood-suckers and what to do if you get bitten.

Punctual, organised, lovers of beer… we all know the stereotypes about Germans. But how well do you know the stereotypes for each of the German regions?