Life

Franz Beckenbauer mit dem WM-Pokal bei der Weltmeisterschaft 1974

Sporting legend

Franz Beckenbauer left his mark on German football

Franz Beckenbauer was Germany’s greatest football legend. He won the World Cup both as a player and a manager.

Vor Turnieren trainiert Umut Gültekin mehrere Stunden täglich.

Umut Gültekin: German esports world champion

Aged 21, Umut Gültekin from Germany has won the most important national and international titles in eFootball. This is his success story.

Auf Partys laufen Songs, die über Social Media zum Hit werden.

Techno, rap, pop

This is the music German teenagers listen to

Music is a vital element in the lives of lots of young people. Here you can find out which music genres are particularly popular among young people in Germany.

Fast drei Millionen Menschen in Deutschland studieren.

Facts and figures

Young people in Germany

Facts and figures: How many young people live at home? How many are doing an apprenticeship? Answers to the six most important questions about young people.

Harry Gatterer hat als Trendforscher die Zukunft im Blick.

Ideas for tomorrow

“We have to think and act in a networked way”

How can we remain hopeful in times of crisis, and which megatrends will shape society? A futurologist provides answers.

Familie Trịnh mit den drei erwachsenen Söhnen

“Boat People” from Vietnam

“The Germans were very open and helpful”

It was 45 years ago that the first refugee “Boat People” from Vietnam reached Germany. A Vietnamese family describes the impression that new start made on them.

Deutsche Sprache

Learning German

German at the workplace

If you do want to get a foothold on working life in Germany, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn German.

Eröffnungsfeier der Special Olympics im Berliner Olympiastadion

Global sporting event

A sports festival of inclusion in Berlin

A billion people around the world followed the Special Olympics World Games Berlin in 2023 – 6,500 athletes came to the German capital to take part.

Weihnachtsmärkte gibt es in der Adventszeit überall in Deutschland.

Tips from expats

Expats experience the Advent season

How do German Christmas newbies feel? Expats talk about their experiences.

Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt

Christmas markets

Magical Christmas markets

Germany’s cities are filled with the glitter and aromas of Christmas. Six popular German Christmas markets – and what makes them so special.

So schneidet man den Baumkuchen laut Konditoreien nicht an.

Christmas in Germany

German cake is an international hit

What actually is Baumkuchen? Why does it enjoy such popularity internationally? Where does its name come from? Find out all about the cult cake here.

Inklusion: Bei den „Tanzmäusen“ sind alle Kinder willkommen.

Dance classes for everyone

The ITTV enables children with disabilities to take part in sports. Inclusion and integration are the club’s main goals.

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