The Local Germany

The Local's ultimate guide to summer in Germany

Mon, 23 May 2016 12:54:11 +0200

Whether you plan to pack your summer with extreme sports or spend it drinking beers in a Berlin park, we've got you covered in our comprehensive guide.

Ten German place names that make us giggle

Wed, 03 Sep 2014 16:13:00 +0200

We've all giggled at the German signs that say "Ausfahrt", but German motorway signs offer a wealth of humour.

10 things to do before summer is really over

Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:05:00 +0200

The German weather service (DWD) is blaming "Wild Wilma" for blanketing the country in cooler temperatures, but we know it's going to get a lot colder before the end of summer. This week's Local List challenges you to take advantage before autumn really sets in.

Ten of Germany's best English blogs

Wed, 08 Jan 2014 12:43:00 +0100

Being an expat can be tough, especially without knowing the language. This week's Local List lends a hand – with ten of the best English-language blogs about Germany.

Ten ways to celebrate New Year like a German

Fri, 27 Dec 2013 13:56:00 +0100

This week's Local List takes a look at how Germans do New Year with ten top tips to celebrate the end of 2013 and start of 2014 like a native.

Top ten über-long German words

Wed, 09 Oct 2013 15:00:00 +0200

Take a deep breath, now say... Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz. This week's Local List looks at ten tongue-twisting German words.

Top ten things Germans find odd about Britain

Wed, 02 Oct 2013 14:36:00 +0200

In this week's Local List we have tracked down ten things Germans find odd about Britain.