https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed It may still be November but Christmas markets are already opening up. Here's when Germany's best known festive markets, as well as a few smaller quirky ones, are set to open. https://www.thelocal.com/20251113/when-are-germanys-christmas-markets-opening-in-2025 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:05:31 +0100 when-are-germanys-christmas-markets-opening-in-2025 Whether you’re an art lover, music enthusiast, sports fan or simply looking to immerse yourself in German traditions, here are some of the best and biggest events taking place in November 2025. https://www.thelocal.com/20251028/whats-on-in-germany-nine-unmissable-events-this-november Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:11:45 +0100 whats-on-in-germany-nine-unmissable-events-this-november Swifties are flocking to a German museum to see the painting that inspired the video for the star's hit song, The Fate of Ophelia. Journalist Rachel Loxton interviewed the museum's director to find out more about Swift's impact on German art. https://www.thelocal.com/20251028/where-can-i-find-ophelia-how-taylor-swift-put-a-german-museum-in-the-spotlight Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:14:33 +0100 where-can-i-find-ophelia-how-taylor-swift-put-a-german-museum-in-the-spotlight As its gets darker and colder in Germany, many people are looking forward to the festive season. We look at when Christmas markets will start to welcome visitors. https://www.thelocal.com/20241113/when-are-germanys-christmas-markets-opening-this-year Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:52:08 +0100 when-are-germanys-christmas-markets-opening-this-year