What To Do During Your Layover In Munich
So you have a 10+ hour layover in Munich and want to take in the sights. Never fear! We have a guide for you.
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24 Of The Most Beautiful Sentences In German Literature
From Goethe to Eschenbach, German authors have captured the imaginations of their readers for centuries. Here are a few of their most beautiful lines.
Ten Of The Best German Car Commercials
Not only is Germany famous for it's awesome car companies, but also for awesome car commercials. Nothing says brilliant advertising like racecar drivers and Star Wars. Since the Detroit Auto Show is still going on, here is a look back at some of the best cars, and ads, from Germany!
Ten Great Places For Winter Sports In Germany
Germany is home to gold medal skiers and bobsledders, so it seems only right that it have fantastic places for winter sports!
Vote For The 2014 German Word Of The Year!
Every Friday, the German Embassy publishes the Word of the Week. Here is a collection of the favorites from 2014. Be sure to vote for your favorite so we can select the Word of the Year!
16 Christmas Markets In Germany To Awaken Your Christmas Spirit
Around 85 million people visited German Christmas Markets in Germany last year. That is a LOT of Glühwein. Here are our picks for the best markets in all sixteen federal states!
9 Of The Most Magical German Christmas Markets Across The U.S.
Okay, so not all of us have the luxury of visiting Dresden or Nuremberg this winter to attend one of their amazing Christmas markets. Here are a few stops you can make in the US instead!
Mouth-Watering German Christmas Traditions We Can't Live Without
Because it just doesn't taste like Christmas without Goose, Carp, and Glühwein!
11 Items That Will Give You A Taste Of Ostalgie
"Ostalgie" is a special kind of nostalgia. In the US, some people collect old soda and gas station signs or old cars. All over the world there are also people who collect old relics from the former East Germany. Trabis, GDR signs, East German food, TV shows - all are examples of Ostalgie.
13 Moving Photos From November 9, 1989
The events that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 were nothing short of astonishing for onlookers around the world. For those living in Berlin, everything seemed to change overnight, though the actual reunification process was slow. Here are a few images from the night of November 9 and the days that followed.
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10 German "Power - Frauen" That Have Changed The World
Tell us your pick for most influential German woman in the comments!
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Bookworms, delight! These twelve libraries are enough reason alone to visit Germany.
13 Tips For Studying Abroad In Germany
Germany is one of the biggest study-abroad destinations for American students. We wanted to give you a few tips to prepare for your once-in-a-lifetime experience!
German Phrases That Make No Sense In English
Having a pig? Horses vomiting? Making like Franz? What does it all mean?!
12 Things Only Children With German Parents Understand
Because tea is not a cure-all medicine.
16 German Words That Perfectly Describe How You Feel Right Now
Our gift to you on International Mother Language Day is a list of our favorite German words that are simply untranslatable. Enjoy!
How To Experience Berlin Without Breaking Your Wallet
Tip from the German Embassy in the United States. Berlin was once described as a city that is "Poor, but sexy." Today, there is a little more cashflow in and out, but the savvy visitor can still get by on bare minimum every day, while still being able to see things that make Berlin so unique.
Germany Is Basically A Grimm Fairy Tale
Germany is the home of many of the "original" fairy tales. It seems only fair, then, that the country look like a fairytale as well.
Ten Gorgeous Beaches You Won't Believe Are In Germany
Looking to take a beach vacation? Why not try Germany! It may not be a tropical paradise, but the powder-sugar sand of the Baltic Sea beaches are perfect side trip for your European getaway. Here are some of the best beaches to visit!