This little German expression won’t come up in textbooks, but you’ll hear it everywhere.

If you’re having a run of bad luck, this word can help you describe your misfortune.

From ‘an’ to ‘zer’, we break down what those pesky prefixes mean, and show that they’re not as hard to master once you start seeing the patterns in them.

Hang a shining… pickle… on the highest bough? The Weihnachtsgurke, or Christmas Pickle, is supposedly a classic German tradition. But it may not be quite as traditional – or German – as you’d expect.

It is Friday the 13th and, just like most countries, Germany has its own list of strange superstitions.

Making one of these is a big part of the festive season in Germany – and children who send one to Santa Claus in time may even get a reply.

This German tradition is a countdown to Christmas.

In early December, Germany celebrates Nikolaustag. But why does the Santa look-alike come so early?

If you’ve noticed lots of paper lanterns popping up in shops across Germany, here’s why.

We look at the history behind the barrier that split communist East Germany from the West until its fall 35 years ago on November 9th, 1989.