Life in Germany

Germany: some interesting facts

A glimpse of the country you’re getting ready for, from the Autobahn to Christmas markets.

Football on a pitch with the word Fussball behind it
Football in the DNAFootball clubs in almost every town. It’s in their DNA.
Busy Autobahn with blue motorway signs
The AutobahnHighways without speed limits on many stretches. Sounds interesting?
River lined with orange autumn trees
Colours of autumnAutumn makes life beautiful and colourful.
Cup of black coffee on a wooden table
Coffee loversA country of coffee lovers.
Crowded Oktoberfest beer tent
OktoberfestThe world’s biggest beer festival, in Munich.
Ranjeet Patil by a lake with mountains behind
Lakeside weekendsWeekend walks along the lakes. Just heaven.
Red regional train and white ICE high-speed train
Trains everywhereOne of the finest train networks, run by Deutsche Bahn.
Christmas market at night with a decorated tree
Christmas marketsChristmas markets and Glühwein on chilly December evenings.
Hand checking a wristwatch
PunctualityGermans are known for their punctuality.
Workers on a car assembly line
Automotive giantsHome to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers.
Ranjeet Patil in a snowy forest
Snowy ChristmasLove snow? Expect snowfall around Christmas.
Colourful half-timbered houses in an old town square
Medieval old townsOld towns from medieval times, perfect for weekends.
Different varieties of German bread rolls
So much breadMore varieties of bread than you could ever try.
Neuschwanstein Castle surrounded by forest
A land of castlesCastles around every corner.

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