Life

Gruppenfoto von etwa 16 Personen, die in zwei Reihen vor einer roten Wand mit dem Schriftzug „Germany Simply Inspiring" und weiteren Begriffen wie „Visionär", „Gastfreundlich" und „Nachhaltig" posieren.

Sustainable travel

It’s not just about the numbers: in search of the tourism of tomorrow

More and more people are travelling, and regions are increasingly feeling the consequences. The Federal Foreign Office invited international experts to come to Germany in search of solutions.

8 March

International Women’s Day

From Zetkin’s idea to International Women’s Day

What began as a demonstration for female suffrage is today an international day of action for gender equality. The eighth of March symbolises historic struggles and topical debates.

Collage aus Fotos von Franz und Moritz Wagner, Pamela Reif und Jamal Musiala

They are shaking things up in Germany - and the world

NBA, the German national team, social media: these German stars are setting new standards in the international arena - and millions of fans are watching their every move.

Zwei Dackel laufen bei einem Rennen um die Wette.

Amusing contests

On your marks, sausage dogs, get set, go!

Be it sausage dog racing, deer calling or finger wrestling: these contests require more skill than you might think - and the distinction here between having fun and competitive ambition is small.

Springt mehr als 135 Meter weit: Skispringer Philipp Beckmann

A visit to a skiing boarding school

“My first thought up there was: that’s pretty high”

The ski jumper Philipp Beckmann jumps over 100 metres. The 16-year-old talks about his practice, how he handles fear and the things he learns at the skiing boarding school in Willingen.

Wintersport macht nicht nur Spaß, er ist auch ein starker Wirtschaftsfaktor.

These German companies ensure fun in the snow

Millions of people love winter sports - driving an entire industry. These companies are an integral part of Germany’s winter landscape.

Tricks in windiger Höhe: ein Snowkiter an der Wasserkuppe in Hessen

Adventures in the cold: Germany’s diverse world of winter sports

The German winter has more to offer than just ski slopes and sledging runs. Discover some less traditional activities.

Para-Eishockeyspieler Jan Malte Brelage, Biathletin Franziska Preuss, Eishockeyspieler Moritz Müller

2026 Winter Olympic Games

Heading for gold: Germany’s Winter Olympic stars

From biathlon to bobsleigh: these are the disciplines and athletes Germany is pinning its hopes on at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

Portrait der deutschen Bobfahrerin Laura Nolte. Sie trägt die offizielle Kleidung des deutschen Wintersportteams und hält ihren Bob-Helm unter dem Arm.

Bobsleigh pilot Laura Nolte

“If you fall, get back up again!”

Laura Nolte is the youngest Olympic bobsleigh champion in history. She wants to win her next medals in Cortina. An interview about goals, motivation and failure.

Dos and Don'ts in Deutschland: Zu spät kommen? Geht gar nicht.

Typically German? These nine things really don’t go down very well in Germany. A tongue-in-cheek warning.

Glücksort im Winter: der frisch eingeschneite Park

Joy in everyday life

Happiness? It’s just around the corner!

You don’t have to wait for your next holiday if you need a bit of joy in your life. Happiness is often much closer than you might think.

Hamburg: Maritimes Flair, starke Wirtschaft, vielfältige Kulturlandschaft.

Where are Germans happiest?

Nature, culture, social cohesion: why Hamburg and Kassel are regarded as particularly liveable cities.

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