Lifestyle and Cuisine

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Indika Silva: Fachmann für besondere Drinks

Bartender Indika Silva

“One of the most exciting international bar scenes”

Creative cocktail culture: Cologne-based bar founder Indika Silva on the development of the German bar scene and its international influences.

Mit Alkohol oder ohne? Diese Frage wird in Deutschland diskutiert.

Enjoyment without the hangover

In Germany, it is above all young people who are increasingly opting for non-alcoholic drinks.

Biergarten in München: junggebliebene Tradition

Beer is changing

How German breweries are reinventing themselves

Hops, malt - and novel ideas. German beer remains steeped in tradition, yet many breweries are proving that even a classic can be given a modern taste.

Mitarbeitende der Hochschule Geisenheim experimentieren mit Reben.

In the Rheingau, Hochschule Geisenheim offers a wide range of opportunities to explore fine wines from an academic perspective.

In Deutschland beliebt: Rhabarberschorle

Popular combinations

Which mixed drinks are “typically German”?

Sparkling water with fruit juice, beer with just about anything. Mixed drinks have traditionally been popular in Germany - and are still very much on trend.

Ankathrin Förster mit der Wurmkiste

#LivingResponsibly

Worm box and sustainable bank account

Meals, clothing, travel: Ankathrin Förster and her family live sustainably wherever possible.

Fireworks

How do Germans celebrate new year‘s eve?

The end of the calendar year is approaching, and you want to celebrate “Silvester” (New Year’s Eve) like the Germans do? Traditions in Germany.

For many people, the Christmas goose is an absolute must.

Christmas dishes

Eating Christmas: Three Traditional German Dishes for December

Christmas season in Germany conjures many things: winding Weihnachtsmärkte, seasonally draining wallets, the good cop/bad cop judicial balance of St. Nick and terrifying (at least in Bavaria) counterpart Krampus. One thing a German Christmas should always conjure: food, and plenty of it.

Wie deutsche Weihnachten feiern: Alles was ihr über deutsche Weihnachtstraditionen wissen müsst.

How Christmas is celebrated in Germany

Spending Christmas with the Germans: Which rituals are important and why potato salad is part of a traditional celebration.

Germany – home sweet home

Constanze Kleis ponders the favourite private playground – the German living room.

So wohnen Deutsche: Das deutsche Durchschnittswohnzimmer.

Discovering German living rooms

How do people in Germany live? And is there a typical German living room? Take a look here!

Panoramic image of Christmas tree at Brandenburger Gate in Berlin

“Silent Night”

We wanted to know what makes for a classic Christmas in Germany. Read what we found out here.

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