Traditions and everyday life in Germany

Traditions and culture in Germany

Place

Munich is my hometown

Munich is famous for the Oktoberfest and many other things but if you want, i could give you a better insight of Munich

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Place

Ruhr Area industrial heritage

An Old Mining Tower and some Industrial Installations in the Ruhr Area in Central Germany, now an industrial heritage

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Event

Auer Dult, traditional fair

We always go to the Dult because of the tasty food and the fun rides. It has become some sort of tradition for us

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Everyday life

Kartoffelsalat

The most popular summer side dish in Germany! Every family has a different recipe but it’s always eaten together

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Family life

Christmas Tree

Every X-Mas each family member brings some christmas decoration to the celebration.... I dont understand why xD

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Activity

Woods near my house

Our house is right next to a forest and my family and I love to go there for a walk and enjoying the nature :)

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Place

Cologne Cathedral

Visiting the famous "Koelner Dom", Cologne Cathedral. It's a lovely place, whether you are Christian or not.

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Event

Allerheiligenkirmes, fun fair

A town in my area has the largest old town fun fair in Europe. Everybody in the area goes there every year.

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Tradition

Beer brewery in Cologne

I don't live far away from Cologne and it's well known for KÖLSCH beer. Here is one of the old breweries!

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Everyday life

Wandering

I enjoy going out wandering. I usually pick a random direction, but I often find myself in Prinzenpark.

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Place

Castle Linderhof

Schloss Linderhof is one of many beautiful castles in Germany and one of three unique ones in Bavaria.

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Place

Old Churches

In Germany there are plenty of old churches. Pretty much every town, no matter the size, has one!

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Place

Heidelberg Castle

Visited one of the most famous castles in germany. It has a long history & is truely stunning

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Activity

Beer everywhere

Everyone loves beer or any kind of alcohol here. You like to drink? You came to the right place!

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Place

Pied Piper

It’s an old Fairytale from this City. At some festivals around the year he shows up in public.

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Everyday life

Sundays in Germany

In Germany, every shop and most workplaces are closed. It is supposed to be a “day of rest“.

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Place

Milaneo Stuttgart

It's a very huge shopping center in Stuttgart, Germany. You never get bored there!!

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Event

Oktoberfest in Munich

This picture was made inside one of some attractions at the Oktoberfest in Munich.

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Place

Castle Neuschwanstein

This castle is only 2 hours away from where we live. I guess you all know it. :)

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Place

Longest Castle

I live near the longest castle in the world - it's 1051 metres (0.65 mi) long!

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Event

Nürnberger Christkindelsmarkt

The Christmasmarkt in Nürnberg is known to be the biggest in all of Germany.

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Tradition

Christmas in Augsburg

In Germany exists many christmas markets. In Augsburg is also one beautiful.

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Everyday life

I enjoy cooking

I cooking very like international. I like exotische Herb plant Spice.

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Tradition

tea drinking in east frisia

People in east frisia have a special way of drinking black tea.

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Place

Rhinetower Duesseldorf

Our Rhine Tower sends out signals. It has illuminated beams.

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Place

Triberg waterfalls

Triberg waterfalls are the largest waterfalls in Germany.

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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.

Event

New Year's Eve (by the Sea)

In Germany, the days after Christmas and the first days of the new year always seem to repeat the same news cycle: private fireworks are on sale, Germans are very enthusiastic about them, each New Year's Eve seems to be worse…

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Everyday life

Brothers Grimm Fairytales

It´s an activity, a place, a event and a tradition. Here, where i live, were the brothers grimm living a long time ago. In the dark forrests here, beneath the small forrest lakes, and in the wide green meadows they collected and…

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Tradition

Cossack culture

Cossack culture is deeply connected to the land, horses, and strong community traditions. Don Cossacks have long been known for their horsemanship and their close relationship with the wide steppe. Many families still keep…

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Activity

City archive

I enjoy reading and researching historical events in my city, and the best place for that is the city archive. You can make an appointment via email and then explore forgotten letters, historical events, and other fascinating…

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