Germany: Lifestyle and Cuisine

Milk without a carton and pasta from a jar? Zero waste shopping is the latest thing. Ria Schäfli explains how it works.

A Christmas visit to Germans: which rituals are important and why potato salad is part of the festivities.

Festive prizes up for grabs in our Advent calendar.

Germany’s cities are filled with the glitter and aromas of Christmas. Six popular Christmas markets and their specialities.

Surprised by details Germans take for granted, some newcomers are shocked by the country's supermarket culture.

Does Germany have bears? Does Germany have a royal family? We answer often-googled questions about our country.

From the autobahn to tuition fees – here we answer questions often asked on Google about Germany.

The most popular Oktoberfest takes place in Munich. But Oktoberfests also attract millions in the USA. A selection of Oktoberfests worldwide.

Celebrating weddings is still very popular in Germany. We present an overview of traditional customs and some surprising facts.

Pilsner or wheat? Germany is seen as the country of good beer. Here are the regional specialities.

According to a recent study, small and medium-sized towns are in vogue.

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