Town and Country

An expert in urban development explains how growing cities will remain liveable and how lifestyles and mobility will have to change.

Where did the Straße des 17. Juni get its name from? And what sights line it? We show the street in photos and a fast video!

How is Halloween celebrated in Germany? All you need to know about the origin of the tradition, typical costumes and the best Halloween events in Germany.

World revolutionaries are rarely celebrated in Germany. After all, there aren’t many of them. That’s why Karl Marx’s 200th birthday was something rather special in his hometown Trier.

How many federal states and state capitals does Germany have? This list provides an overview of the state capitals and their special features.

The “Entdecke DE” series takes you on a tour through Germany. This spring, our destination is Mainau in Lake Constance.

The “Entdecke DE” series takes you on a tour through Germany, this time to revitalised idylls.

Whether you’re interested in economic regions, research centers, natural landscapes or cultural scenes – here you’re given an overview.

Away from the well known pistes in the Bavarian Alps and the Black Forest, Germany’s low mountain ranges also offer wonderful winter landscapes.

Martin Luther provided the impetus for the Reformation in the city on the Elbe 500 years ago.

Several thousand fun fairs are held in Germany every year – we have compiled the five biggest for you, together with a small 'festival etiquette' manual.

Foward-thinking, never standing still: the world meets in Hamburg for the G20 Summit