If you want to explore the area around Frankfurt this summer, there are plenty of destinations you can reach in under two hours with the Germany-wide travel pass.
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. Here’s his advice for other travellers hoping to avoid the planes.
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).
Summer has arrived in Germany, so we’ve put together a list of ten words to help you navigate the hottest season.
From woodland fairies to whistling pigs, the German language has a colourful variety of phrases to express surprise.
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.
As the days get warmer and the streets are awash with bright green foliage and flowers, there are a few German words and expressions that you may find handy this season.
Friends, conversation, hearty meals and Gemütlichkeit: if you’ve ever been to an old beer hall in Austria or Germany, you may have come across the spirit of Stammtisch. Here’s what you need to know about this storied tradition.
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.