With Oktoberfest starting this weekend, we’re looking at an iconic Bavarian beer fest phrase (and a few more you might find helpful).

With many of us having to tighten our belts at the moment, here are some uniquely German ways to talk about the hot topic of money.

Pupils in Germany have been starting school or heading back to the classroom after the summer holidays. We break down key dates as well as the culture and vocabulary to be aware of.

Obtaining German citizenship involves clearing numerous hurdles – including a multiple-choice citizenship test that will quiz you on your knowledge of German history, culture, geography and politics. Could you pass it?

Whether it’s bad weather, staff shortages or a strike action, we look at your rights if your air travel plans from Germany are disrupted.

Travelling from Sweden to the UK and back by train via stops in Denmark, Germany, Belgium and France is no easy feat. But The Local’s Richard Orange and his two kids managed to do it back in 2022. Here’s the advice he gave for other travellers hoping to avoid the planes back then.

If you’re not a fan of hot and humid days in Germany, here are a few places you can go to cool down (and discover more of the country).

Third-country nationals with the right to live and work in Germany are generally issued a residence permit in their passport or in the form of an ID card. But what do you if you happen to lose this vital document – or if it gets stolen? Here’s a step-by-step guide.

Nothing beats making the most of public holidays – and a Brückentag or two can help you do just that.

There are two changes due to come into effect which will affect travel in and out of the European Union for non-EU citizens such as Brits, Americans, Australians and Canadians. Here’s how EES and ETIAS will affect you.