The Local Germany

Swimmers take plunge as Germany’s first open air pool of season opens

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:13:31 +0100

Around 30 hardy swimmers jumped into the waters of the Sonnenbad in Karlsruhe on Friday to mark the opening of the outdoor swimming season - in chilly February weather.

Refugees offered swimming help after spate of drownings

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 14:49:16 +0200

After an asylum seeker drowned in a Bavarian lake and three refugees died in swimming accidents in Hamburg at the beginning of June, authorities are looking for ways to help new arrivals stay safe.

Treasure hunt takes on modern GPS twist

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:25:00 +0200

It’s a traditional treasure hunt, with a twist. Across Germany, smart-phone owners are embarking on adventures to find objects hidden in GPS-specified locations.

Outdoors clothes companies making major inroads

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:39:00 +0200

A paradise for outdoor clothing and accessories, Germany is drawing the attention of the sector's major players.

Once upon a time in Goslar

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:46:00 +0100

The fairytale town of Goslar makes a great base for exploring northern Germany’s Harz region. Campbell Jefferys visits the popular UNESCO World Heritage site in Lower Saxony.

Recession spurs camping revival

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:00:00 +0200

The recession has reinvigorated a German interest in camping, as more people decide to pitch a tent or park an RV instead of sleeping in a more expensive hotel, daily Leipziger Volkszeitung reported on Tuesday.