Revealing Germany's Seasons
As in many parts of the world, the weather in Germany has become less predictable than in the past. Overall, Germany has a predominantly mild, temperate climate. Average summer temperatures range from [more…]
Germany's Best Small Towns and Cities
Germany is remarkable for its attractive smaller towns and cities, scattered like gemstones around the country. In these historic hamlets, many of them located less than an hour's train ride from a major [more…]
Helpful German Words and Phrases
From travel to entertainment, here are a few basic words or phrases (and their pronunciations).
Bear in mind that you encounter different regional pronunciations and dialects throughout Germany. [more…]
The Best Big German Cities
Germany's top cities offer a wealth of diversions, as simple or as sophisticated as you want. You'll find world-class museums, music, cuisine of all kinds, great shopping, and plenty of nightlife. You'll [more…]
Germany's Best Castles and Palaces
Germany's castles and palaces are both great and small, but many of them are full of art treasures, and all of them are open to the public. [more…]
Placing Telephone Calls in German
When German speakers pick up das Telefon (dâs tê-le-fohn) (phone), they usually answer the call by stating their last name — particularly when they are at their office. If you call somebody at home, you [more…]
Germany's Best Landscapes
Landscapes of fabled beauty and scenic splendor are found throughout Germany, and views of them are accessible by train, boat, and car. And at one time, Germany was a conglomeration of regional kingdoms [more…]
