Violent clashes at open-air swimming pools in Berlin have prompted the Senate to introduce tough new entry rules this summer. What's behind the recent incidents - and should Germany be doing more to keep the public safe at pools?
The temperatures may be shiveringly close to freezing, but the Bavarian capital is a city that knows how to make the most of the snow, ice and darkness.
A European ranking released in 2015 showed that Germany had one of the highest numbers of 'excellent' lakes and rivers for swimming, so The Local picked out some of the best places to take a dip in Germany this summer.
Going beyond the big cities like Berlin, Munich and Hamburg, we delve deeper into the German hinterland to find some of its undiscovered gems. From quaint medieval towns to breathtaking natural beauty, Germany's got it all.
Brrrrrrr! Now that it’s cold, windy and wet we’re all looking for some great indoor hangouts to meet friends and keep us entertained too. We asked our friends at Oooh, Berlin to pick out 15 places from their free Berlin district guides we hope you’ll love.
Champagne corks were popping in German hotels on Monday after figures showed the industry sold 7 percent more nights to travellers in February compared with the same month last year.
When it comes to finding a happy balance between work and home life, Germans seem to find it more difficult than other countries, coming in way below the international average, a recent study revealed.
At an average of six hours and 34 minutes of free time per day, Germans came only second to Belgians in an international study on leisure released this week.
