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Life

What’s life like in Germany? Discover personal stories, background information and practical facts about everyday life and society.

Zwei Störche im Nest

The return of the stork

After facing hard times in the 1980s, numbers of white storks in Germany have rebounded. Bernd Petri from the German Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union tells us why.

Baumelnde Füße in Stoffschuhen

Facts and figures

How young people in Germany live

One in ten people in Germany is between 15 and 24 years old. Answers to the six most important questions about the younger generation.

Ein Flusspferd im Kölner Zoo. Die Art ist weltweit gefährdet.

How zoos serve biodiversity

Widespread criticism of zoos neglects how their role has been changing. Zoo director Theo Pagel points out that they help save endangered species.

Ein weißer Hund.

Germany’s hit paw-rade

Often called “man’s best friend”, dogs only rank second among Germans’ favourite pets. Another animal is ahead by a whisker - for a reason.

Fünf Flamingos in einem Teich

These exotic animals live in Germany

Parakeets roam major cities, flamingos nest in the Münsterland and golden jackals hunt in Brandenburg: the reasons these animals now live in Germany.

Leuchtturm bei Sonnenaufgang

Facing the vast, open sea

A passion for lighthouses makes tourists flock to this monument on the North Sea coast. To this day, some beacons still help sailors navigate shores.

Strandkörbe

Travel destinations

Travel destinations

Germany’s best beaches

Five beaches you will love - with seals resting on sandbanks, deer walking along the shore and seaside resorts facilitating luxurious vacations.

Winkende Seehündin

Species conservation

Species conservation

Saving the Wadden Sea’s young seals

In the Wadden Sea National Park, a veterinary team takes care of some 100 orphaned seals every year. Once the animals are strong enough, they are set free.

Moorsee im Murnauer Moos

Hot travel tips

Beautiful but little-known places

Eight insider tip’s on where you might want to go on your next trip to Germany.

Stürmer Deniz Undav neben Torwart Manuel Neuer

A national team in transition

After World Cup exit: Germany must reinvent themselves

Germany crash out in the round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup and now face the task of rebuilding the national team. Young stars provide reasons for optimism.

Vier Fußballfans in schwarz-rot-goldenen Hüten und mit Deutschland-Fanartikeln jubeln auf der Tribüne eines großen Stadions.

Germany flies the flag in North America

Thousands of German football fans have travelled to Canada, Mexico and the US to cheer on their national team in the World Cup - or were there already.

Menschen währen der Eröffnungsfeierlichkeiten

Germany’s cosmopolitan capital

Hindu temple opens: A slice of India in Berlin

As colourful as the German capital itself: After a construction period of 20 years, Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple has opened with a consecration ceremony.

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