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 If you're planning any holidays, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the labour laws when it comes to paid vacation days as an employee in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20190420/vacation-days-in-germany-what-to-know-about-your-rights-as-an-employee Sat, 20 Apr 2019 16:05:29 +0200 vacation-days-in-germany-what-to-know-about-your-rights-as-an-employee School attendance is compulsory in Germany. But that didn’t stop some families in the south of the country from taking their kids on vacation before the official start of school holidays. https://www.thelocal.de/20180522/over-20-families-busted-at-bavarian-airports-for-taking-kids-out-of-school-early Tue, 22 May 2018 11:46:39 +0200 over-20-families-busted-at-bavarian-airports-for-taking-kids-out-of-school-early For millions of people across Germany, this Friday marks the beginning of what may very well be one of the longest weekends in their lives. https://www.thelocal.de/20171027/why-this-could-be-the-longest-weekend-you-might-ever-have-in-germany Fri, 27 Oct 2017 14:17:42 +0200 why-this-could-be-the-longest-weekend-you-might-ever-have-in-germany From lighthouses to igloos, beach baskets to treehouses, here are the wackiest places for an overnight stay in Germany. They definitely aren't your everyday bed and breakfasts. https://www.thelocal.de/20161110/the-10-strangest-places-for-touists-to-stay-in-germany-hotels-hostels Thu, 10 Nov 2016 16:44:30 +0100 the-10-strangest-places-for-touists-to-stay-in-germany-hotels-hostels With summer drawing to a close most of us are back in the office and feeling a bit gloomy. But help is at hand - we tell you everything you need to know to make the most of your vacation time next year. https://www.thelocal.de/20170907/heres-how-to-make-the-most-of-the-public-holidays-in-2018 Thu, 07 Sep 2017 14:48:08 +0200 heres-how-to-make-the-most-of-the-public-holidays-in-2018 A court just issued a small blow to the capital city's ban on Airbnb-style holiday flat rentals. https://www.thelocal.de/20160809/court-rules-small-victory-against-berlin-airbnb-ban Tue, 09 Aug 2016 17:16:17 +0200 court-rules-small-victory-against-berlin-airbnb-ban If you still haven't decided where to take a summer vacation, or are wondering if you can even afford it, this ranking of the world's best beaches may answer both those questions. https://www.thelocal.de/20160728/germany-boasts-europes-best-value-beach Thu, 28 Jul 2016 16:21:30 +0200 germany-boasts-europes-best-value-beach Germans love the great outdoors and the country has a wealth of options for excitement-packed weekend getaways to inject a bit of thrill into a summer stay-cation. The Local picks a few favourites. https://www.thelocal.de/20150715/six-reasons-to-stay-in-germany-this-summer Wed, 15 Jul 2015 17:26:28 +0200 six-reasons-to-stay-in-germany-this-summer Germans are keen travellers and new statistics released on Thursday confirmed that despite strikes, financial crisis and global conflicts, more Germans than ever are taking off. https://www.thelocal.de/20141204/tourism-industry-sees-remarkable-growth Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:42:00 +0100 tourism-industry-sees-remarkable-growth Germans on holiday may have a reputation for being over-organised, demanding or boorish, but it seems they are the Europeans most likely to tip their wait staff. Many even do their homework to find out what the local rate is. https://www.thelocal.de/20130606/50139 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:50:00 +0200 50139 A long-running row between German nude bathers and their more modest Polish counterparts in the Baltic Sea resort of Usedom was eased on Monday after signs were erected on the beach dividing it into nudist and textile-wearing zones. https://www.thelocal.de/20090525/19503 Mon, 25 May 2009 19:14:00 +0200 19503 For vacationing Germans, a dirty hotel room or an untidy beach is a primary stress inducer, according to new survey results announced on Tuesday. They’re also worried about possibly getting sick while at the beach or on the slopes. https://www.thelocal.de/20080715/13083 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:02:00 +0200 13083 A planned and much publicized charter flight for nudists from the town of Erfurt to the Baltic Sea island of Usedom might not take place after all. The carrier appears to have gotten cold feet. https://www.thelocal.de/20080406/11127 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:16:00 +0200 11127