Traditions and everyday life in Germany

Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Germany. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.

403 keepsakes from Germany (206 traditions and culture, 197 personal) · page 13 of 14

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Personal keepsakes from members in Germany

Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.

Fronleichnam
Tradition

Fronleichnam

On this day we wear something called “Tracht” which is traditional clothing. :D

Shared by MarsStatte
Climbing in a gym
Activity

Climbing in a gym

I climb in a gym on a regularly basis since it helps me to sort my thoughts.

Shared by Ia91
the kirmis
Event

the kirmis

its basically just a fair every summer which i love with my whole heart :)

Shared by MiloBenji
My Dog
Everyday life

My Dog

I love it. She is my best friend. She is very nice and happy.

Shared by Hallore
Bike city
Activity

Bike city

I dont own a car. I dont need to. Bike is love, Bike is life.

Shared by KarinaMon

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