Friends, conversation, hearty meals and Gemütlichkeit: if you’ve ever been to an old beer hall in Austria or Germany, you may have come across the spirit of Stammtisch. Here’s what you need to know about this storied tradition.

Nothing beats making the most of public holidays – and a Brückentag or two can help you do just that.

One of Germany’s biggest and most beloved festivals, carnival, has been celebrated for hundreds of years. With celebrations kicking off on Monday November 11th, we take a look at this colourful cultural phenomenon.

As the last of the Christmas decorations are cleared away once more, this adorable word – which relates to a German tradition dating back to the 16th century – is guaranteed to give you one last dose of festive cheer.

Christmas is getting into full swing in Germany (and many places around the world). Here are some treasured German traditions.

Want to feel more festive while also improving your German? Writer Sarah Magill digs out some of the most beautiful (and fun) German-language Christmas carols.

If you want to embrace Germany’s nature and holiday like a local, look no further than these camping spots.

This little German expression won’t come up in textbooks, but you’ll hear it everywhere.

Though European passports offer a huge range of benefits, the rules and costs for getting your hands on one vary massively from country to country. Here’s a look at which countries have strictest and most lenient requirements.

From ‘an’ to ‘zer’, we break down what those pesky prefixes mean, and show that they’re not as hard to master once you start seeing the patterns in them.