https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Violent clashes at open-air swimming pools in Berlin have prompted the Senate to introduce tough new entry rules this summer. What's behind the recent incidents - and should Germany be doing more to keep the public safe at pools? https://www.thelocal.de/20230719/why-berlin-is-tightening-security-at-open-air-swimming-pools Wed, 19 Jul 2023 19:33:32 +0200 why-berlin-is-tightening-security-at-open-air-swimming-pools From German Expressionist Cinema to modern comedy, German film certainly has a lot to offer. https://www.thelocal.de/20190618/ten-must-see-german-films Tue, 18 Jun 2019 18:43:00 +0200 ten-must-see-german-films If you’re looking to take a break from the tried-and-tested hotel experience during your next holiday, Germany may have just what you’re looking for. https://www.thelocal.de/20181211/a-break-from-the-ordinary-germanys-most-unusual-hotels Tue, 11 Dec 2018 07:59:00 +0100 a-break-from-the-ordinary-germanys-most-unusual-hotels The temperatures may be shiveringly close to freezing, but the Bavarian capital is a city that knows how to make the most of the snow, ice and darkness. https://www.thelocal.de/20180108/how-to-make-this-winter-in-munich-one-to-remember Mon, 08 Jan 2018 18:13:15 +0100 how-to-make-this-winter-in-munich-one-to-remember A European ranking released in 2015 showed that Germany had one of the highest numbers of 'excellent' lakes and rivers for swimming, so The Local picked out some of the best places to take a dip in Germany this summer. https://www.thelocal.de/20150527/germanys-top-ten-beaches-and-lakes-for-the-summer Wed, 27 May 2015 16:55:37 +0200 germanys-top-ten-beaches-and-lakes-for-the-summer Going beyond the big cities like Berlin, Munich and Hamburg, we delve deeper into the German hinterland to find some of its undiscovered gems. From quaint medieval towns to breathtaking natural beauty, Germany's got it all. https://www.thelocal.de/20150513/germanys-most-beautiful-hidden-gems Wed, 13 May 2015 19:07:34 +0200 germanys-most-beautiful-hidden-gems Brrrrrrr! Now that it’s cold, windy and wet we’re all looking for some great indoor hangouts to meet friends and keep us entertained too. We asked our friends at Oooh, Berlin to pick out 15 places from their free Berlin district guides we hope you’ll love. https://www.thelocal.de/20160111/15-cool-spots-to-stay-warm-this-winter-in-east-berlin Mon, 11 Jan 2016 16:20:03 +0100 15-cool-spots-to-stay-warm-this-winter-in-east-berlin Champagne corks were popping in German hotels on Monday after figures showed the industry sold 7 percent more nights to travellers in February compared with the same month last year. https://www.thelocal.de/20150413/tourists-already-flocking-to-germany-in-2015 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:16:57 +0200 tourists-already-flocking-to-germany-in-2015 When it comes to finding a happy balance between work and home life, Germans seem to find it more difficult than other countries, coming in way below the international average, a recent study revealed. https://www.thelocal.de/20120524/42731 Thu, 24 May 2012 13:46:00 +0200 42731 At an average of six hours and 34 minutes of free time per day, Germans came only second to Belgians in an international study on leisure released this week. https://www.thelocal.de/20090505/19063 Tue, 05 May 2009 12:40:00 +0200 19063