Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the most famous and visited castles in the world and has a rich history and many interesting facts. Here are some facts and figures about the 150m long castle: Location: Neuschwanstein Castle is located in the state of Bavaria, near the...
Compared to many other countries, Germany has a number of public holidays that can be traced back either to its Christian tradition or to important dates in German history. It is also worth noting that public holidays in Germany can vary from state to state. Here are...
Easter is an important holiday in Germany, celebrated every year in spring. It is a festival that has both religious and cultural significance. In this article we will look at the different customs and traditions associated with Easter in Germany. We will also take a...
Die rot gekennzeichneten Schimpfwörter sind besonders stark beleidigend! Aas Carrion – Not to be confused with ass, it is usually used in the 3rd person “Peter is such a carrion” http://germanylists.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Aas.mp3 Aasgeier Vulture – this word...
“SIE” is not always the more polite form of address! In Germany or in the German language, using the form of address “Sie” is not always the more polite form! I just watched a video for native English speakers who are learning German and I have...
Here are a few important facts and figures about road traffic in Germany in 2020 In 2020, there were a total of 2.6 million road traffic accidents, of which 274,000 involved personal injury and 3,187 were fatal. Most road traffic accidents occurred on rural roads...
The year 2020 was marked by a variety of events in Germany, some of the most important being: COVID-19 pandemic outbreak: In January 2020, an outbreak of the novel coronavirus was first reported in China, and during the year the pandemic spread around the world,...
Society: Germany has a strong welfare state culture focused on social security and equality, while the U.S. has a stronger culture of individual success and entrepreneurship. Politics: Germany has a parliamentary democracy with strong government participation, while...
Who developed and drove the first automobile with 4 wheels? It was Gottlieb Daimler who developed the first real automobile. In which city was the first high-speed internal combustion engine built? This happened in 1882/83 in the German town of Cannstadt. Why do many...
