Germany's much-revered beer garden season is once again open but there are certain cultural quirks and German lingo that everyone should know before heading to a "Biergarten", writes Tom Pugh.
From Becks in the north to Paulaner in the south, Germany's bigger beers are sold worldwide. But the best beers are only found locally. On Germany's national beer day, Paul Krantz offers a few local recommendations from Bavaria to Berlin.
The British government has introduced temporary restrictions on travellers from European countries from bringing meat and dairy produce – even in sandwiches – into the country.
There are many words that mean sandwich or filled roll in Germany. Here are some of the basic ones that may be helpful next time you're ordering a quick bite on the go.
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.
If you've spent any time in Germany, you will have spotted a drink called Spezi in the supermarket fridges. But just what is this non-alcoholic beverage and why is it in the news?
A German court has banned a discount supermarket chain from selling a version of "Dubai chocolate" made outside the Emirati city, according to a ruling seen by AFP on Tuesday.
German cuisine may not be as internationally renowned as French fare. But one restaurant in southern Germany has just been named one of the best in the world. Here's a look at the German restaurants receiving top marks.
It's that time of year again when the delicious German drink Glühwein will be on sale at Christmas Markets and in bars all over the country. Here's what you need to know about the traditional winter beverage.
Alcohol-free drinks are becoming ever more popular, especially with health-conscious younger people - a trend cheered by a small German winery based in a Rhine Valley castle.
When Ali Fakhro lays out a row of pistachio-filled chocolate bars in the morning at his bakery in Berlin, he knows they will be gone in a matter of hours.
Germany has long been associated with an unwavering love of beer, sausages, and cars. But a look at some recent statistics suggests that some of these national pastimes not remain dominant in Deutschland forever.
Some suggest that tourists from the US have pushed their tipping culture on metropolitan cities in Germany. Others say foreign nationals in Germany don’t tip enough. Here's what you need to know.
German cities are known for their huge kebab offerings. But the local branch of the Christian Democrats in the city of Heilbronn wants to see an upper limit on the number of kebab shops.
A spicy row has erupted between Turkey and Germany over what constitutes a doner kebab, with Berlin objecting to a Turkish push for protected status for the iconic snack.
In a sign of the growing popularity of non-alcoholic drinks in Germany, Munich is aiming to revamp a crime-ridden area of the city centre with its first alcohol-free beer garden.
Health Minister Karl Lauterbach and other politicians want to ban teenagers under 16 in Germany from "accompanied drinking". Lauterbach has also drawn up proposals to ban the sale of nitrous oxide or 'laughing gas' to minors.
Speedy delivery services boomed during the Covid years, offering customers the chance to have groceries delivered in minutes. But now two of Germany’s bigger players are leaving the country entirely. Could this be the end of the on-demand delivery trend?
Germany's second-largest supermarket chain has just opened its first vegan store in Berlin. Could the country see more vegan stores in future as more consumers buy in to plant-based foods?
Asparagus farmers in Germany are expecting a good growing season this year. Here's everything you need to know about 'Spargelzeit' this year, including a few recipe ideas if you'd like to participate.
