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 Warm air from the Mediterranean brought the year's hottest temperatures yet on Wednesday, as parts of the south of Germany sweated in 34C heat. https://www.thelocal.de/20210617/in-pictures-germany-enjoys-scorching-temperatures-in-hottest-day-of-year Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:49:03 +0200 in-pictures-germany-enjoys-scorching-temperatures-in-hottest-day-of-year Tuesday marks the first day of Autumn, and with it the weather is inevitably set to shift. Here's what this week has in store. https://www.thelocal.de/20200922/last-days-to-enjoy-the-sun-temperatures-in-germany-set-to-dip-as-summer-ends Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:12:03 +0200 last-days-to-enjoy-the-sun-temperatures-in-germany-set-to-dip-as-summer-ends Friday will see the high point of a sub-tropical heatwave hitting Germany, making way for cooler temperatures from the north by the weekend. https://www.thelocal.de/20200821/heatwave-in-germany-to-end-as-cooler-weather-expected-at-weekend Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:57:02 +0200 heatwave-in-germany-to-end-as-cooler-weather-expected-at-weekend Whether it’s at a football game, at the carnival or at the town fair - the Bratwurst has become a culinary staple in Germany. But something’s cooking - nowadays, even vegetarians and vegans can their Bratwurst fix. https://www.thelocal.de/20200812/its-barbecue-season-the-bratwurst-and-its-plant-based-counterparts Wed, 12 Aug 2020 18:30:48 +0200 its-barbecue-season-the-bratwurst-and-its-plant-based-counterparts For several days in a row, temperatures around Germany have been well over 30C. When will the heat let up? https://www.thelocal.de/20200812/hitzewelle-how-long-is-the-heatwave-in-germany-set-to-last Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:31:01 +0200 hitzewelle-how-long-is-the-heatwave-in-germany-set-to-last With temperatures soaring in Germany, here are our top tips for staying cool, and hydrated. https://www.thelocal.de/20190625/how-to-stay-cool-during Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:20:56 +0200 how-to-stay-cool-during Plenty of sunshine and temperatures stretching far above the 30C mark: summer in Germany is making a shining appearance at the weekend. https://www.thelocal.de/20200807/heatwave-in-germany-temperatures-up-to-38c-expected-at-the-weekend Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:01:48 +0200 heatwave-in-germany-temperatures-up-to-38c-expected-at-the-weekend Dig out your fans... because hot days are coming to Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20200805/heatwave-to-hit-germany-with-temperatures-well-above-30c Wed, 05 Aug 2020 12:50:59 +0200 heatwave-to-hit-germany-with-temperatures-well-above-30c Some parts of Germany could experience temperatures up to 38C on Friday and Saturday as a heatwave hits Europe. https://www.thelocal.de/20200731/temperatures-of-almost-40c-expected-in-germany Fri, 31 Jul 2020 11:59:53 +0200 temperatures-of-almost-40c-expected-in-germany Strong showers are expected in the south of Germany this weekend, with calm and sunny skies forecast in the rest of the country. https://www.thelocal.de/20200710/weather-in-germany-tropical-storm-to-hit-southern-germany Fri, 10 Jul 2020 14:41:41 +0200 weather-in-germany-tropical-storm-to-hit-southern-germany A new night train is allowing holidaymakers to travel between the North Sea island of Sylt and the Alpine city of Salzburg. https://www.thelocal.de/20200705/new-night-train-takes-tourists-from-beaches-to-ski-resorts Sun, 05 Jul 2020 12:53:47 +0200 new-night-train-takes-tourists-from-beaches-to-ski-resorts The onset of sunny weather in Germany means it is time to brush up on your summer-related vocabulary. https://www.thelocal.de/20170606/6-german-words-youll-need-this-summer Tue, 06 Jun 2017 13:24:35 +0200 6-german-words-youll-need-this-summer Bavaria’s beauty is unrivalled: from Alpine lakes to quaint medieval towns, the most southerly Bundesland has it all. https://www.thelocal.de/20190705/beautiful-bavarian-day-trips Fri, 05 Jul 2019 13:02:25 +0200 beautiful-bavarian-day-trips Very hot temperatures are expected in parts of Germany this week – but there are thunderstorms forecast too. https://www.thelocal.de/20200624/temperatures-top-30c-in-germany Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:52:40 +0200 temperatures-top-30c-in-germany Just days after lockdowns ended and European travel restrictions were lifted, many were staying home in the cool on Tuesday as a mini-heatwave hit the continent with temperatures touching 40 degrees Celcius. https://www.thelocal.de/20200623/europe-sizzles-in-heatwave-as-temperatures-rise-towards-40c Tue, 23 Jun 2020 18:42:33 +0200 europe-sizzles-in-heatwave-as-temperatures-rise-towards-40c Germany was set for a scorcher on Tuesday, with temperatures expected to reach 30C in some places. https://www.thelocal.de/20200602/tuesday-set-to-be-hottest-day-of-the-year-so-far-in-germany Tue, 02 Jun 2020 11:16:18 +0200 tuesday-set-to-be-hottest-day-of-the-year-so-far-in-germany Some German states have already opened swimming pools, whereas others will be following in the coming weeks. Here's what you need to know, whether you're just taking a dip or swimming laps. https://www.thelocal.de/20200520/what-are-the-new-rules-for-swimming-pools-in-germany Wed, 20 May 2020 13:35:28 +0200 what-are-the-new-rules-for-swimming-pools-in-germany Is this a good time to hit the beach before autumn comes to Germany? https://www.thelocal.de/20190913/germany-in-for-last-blast-of-summer-with-temperatures-up-to-30c-forecast Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:53:35 +0200 germany-in-for-last-blast-of-summer-with-temperatures-up-to-30c-forecast Packed away your shorts and t-shirts already? It's time to dig them out again as summer makes its comeback. https://www.thelocal.de/20190820/summer-returns-to-germany-as-temperatures-up-to-30c-forecast Tue, 20 Aug 2019 17:52:08 +0200 summer-returns-to-germany-as-temperatures-up-to-30c-forecast Commuters in parts of Germany faced disruption Monday after storms lashed the country. https://www.thelocal.de/20190819/commuters-face-major-disruption-as-storms-lash-germany Mon, 19 Aug 2019 11:02:10 +0200 commuters-face-major-disruption-as-storms-lash-germany