Photographer Franziska Stuenkel likes to take spontaneous urban shots, so she needs a nimble camera that is ready to go when inspiration strikes: her German-made Leica M11.
Spring has officially sprung and with the advent of the warmer weather and the longer days, we're looking ahead to what's going on across Germany in April, from Easter markets to blossom and asparagus celebrations.
From spring festivals to a Turkish film festival and a 'Spartan' race for athletes, here's some of the events you wont want to miss in Munich this April.
Berlin's techno clubs have long been famed for their picky bouncers, with hopeful clubbers often queueing for hours only to be met with a stern "no" at the door.
Shaking off the chills of winter, March is the time of year when the days get noticeably longer in Germany. If you're looking for ways to enjoy the new flush of spring, here's our pick of the top events around the country.
The end of Germany's famous carnival season was marked by public celebrations on Monday. The Rhineland cities of Düsseldorf and Cologne are especially well known for vibrant parades featuring floats with biting satirical themes.
The Berlin film festival is set to hand out its awards on Saturday, with a selection of 19 films and documentaries competing for the top Golden Bear prize.
They may be the trendy footwear of choice for Hollywood A-listers and pop stars, but Birkenstock sandals are not works of art, Germany's top court ruled Thursday.
German director Tom Tykwer will open the Berlin film festival Thursday with a drama about a Syrian housekeeper, in the midst of a national election campaign that has been dominated by a bitter migration debate.
Berlin's Film Festival Berlinale, which begins this week, is set for a challenge faced by the entire Western arts industry: how to stop politics from taking over the conversation.
Beer sales have slowly but steadily declined in Germany, with last year's sale volume marking a historic low. That is despite the country hosting millions of fans at Euro 2024.
The Berlin Film Festival is set to screen a documentary about an Israeli actor taken hostage by Hamas, organisers said Tuesday, as it looks to move on from a row about alleged anti-Semitism at last year's edition.
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.
Germany's far right AfD party in Saxony-Anhalt has submitted a motion slamming the Bauhaus movement, just as the hallowed school of architecture and design nears its centenary milestone.
Known as Karl-Marx-Stadt under communism and later a notorious hotspot for far-right violence, the eastern German city of Chemnitz is now seeking to reinvent itself as a 2025 European Capital of Culture.
According to a new survey, one in three Germans (34 percent) is concerned about the possible negative effects of their digital habits when using smartphones, tablets and computers.
Krampus parades are a unique cultural highlight of Germany’s festive season. Here’s where you can see the diabolical figure and participate in some of the ancient Saint Nicolas Eve traditions this year.
With the use of an app-based subscription, you can watch as many movies in theatres as you want for the price of about one ticket each month. Here’s where and how to use the service in Germany.
December in Germany is all about basking in the festive atmosphere and excitement of Christmas, so be sure to make time to enjoy some of these great events in the final month of the year.
Any effort to combat anti-Semitism should be uncontroversial. But a resolution passed in Germany is under fire by many - including from the Jewish community - who say it will limit freedom of expression. James Jackson analyses what's going on.
