Life in Germany

Insights into everyday life in Germany—housing, work culture, public transport, and social norms.

25 Articles

German dining table set with traditional food, elegant tableware, and a cozy atmosphere, realistic.

Cuisine & Recipes Culture & Society Food Life in Germany

Wie man deutsche Essensetikette beherrscht: Ein umfassender Leitfaden

German food etiquette isn’t based on strict rules but on a strong sense of respect, order, and community at the table. This is...

Henrik MüllerMay 16, 2025

German office work environment, structured and efficient, modern workspace with professionals, clock on the wall emphasizing punctuality, clean and organized, realistic style.

Culture & Society Life in Germany

German Work Culture Rules

Understanding how work life in Germany operates means learning a specific set of norms-some written, some just understood. What are the main “German...

Henrik MüllerMay 14, 2025

German neighborhood with tidy houses, neighbors politely greeting each other, clean sidewalks, orderly gardens, warm but reserved atmosphere, realistic style.

Culture & Society Life in Germany Travel Tips

German Neighbors Etiquette

Getting to know your neighbors in Germany can seem a bit tricky if you’re not used to structured and rule-based living. Germans treat...

Henrik MüllerMay 3, 2025

Wind turbines and solar panels in a German landscape, sunny sky, green fields, modern renewable energy infrastructure, realistic.

Explore Germany Life in Germany Modern Germany

Germany Renewable Energy Facts

Germany is seen as a world leader in using and expanding renewable energy. The country has shown steady commitment to moving away from...

Henrik MüllerApril 29, 2025

A colorful Schultüte (school cone) filled with sweets and school supplies, held by a happy child on their first day of school, bright and cheerful atmosphere, realistic.

Culture & Society Festivals & Traditions Life in Germany

Schultüte: The German First Day of School Tradition

What Is the Schultüte Tradition in Germany? The Schultüte, known in English as the “school cone,” is a popular German tradition that marks...

Henrik MüllerApril 25, 2025

Modern German public transport system, bustling train station with trains and buses, clean and efficient, urban setting, realistic.

Explore Germany Life in Germany Modern Germany Travel Tips

What Is the German Public Transport System?

Germany’s public transport is famous for being high-quality, reliable, comfortable, and quick. The system connects all parts of the country-from large cities to...

Henrik MüllerApril 23, 2025