With rents surging in many major cities across Germany, many long-term renters are now on the lookout for a more secure alternative. Housing co-ops may just provide the answer.
If you’re having a run of bad luck, this word can help you describe your misfortune.
From ‘an’ to ‘zer’, we break down what those pesky prefixes mean, and show that they’re not as hard to master once you start seeing the patterns in them.
If you want to get ‘down with the kids’ and improve your understanding of German slang, then adding this term to your vocabulary is a step in the right direction.
Dating isn’t easy wherever you are in the world. We asked readers and experts to find out their experiences and tips on finding love in Germany.
January 6th marks Three Kings Day, a public holiday in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt. Here’s a look at how and why it’s celebrated.
Why do Germans call New Year’s Eve Silvester? And what’s with all the mustard-filled doughnuts, firecrackers, and melted lead? The Local has the lowdown.
Invited to a German Christmas dinner and don’t know what to expect? Forget about Turkey with cranberry sauce, say goodbye to mince pies and Christmas pudding and embrace these specialities.
Hang a shining… pickle… on the highest bough? The Weihnachtsgurke, or Christmas Pickle, is supposedly a classic German tradition. But it may not be quite as traditional – or German – as you’d expect.
It is Friday the 13th and, just like most countries, Germany has its own list of strange superstitions.