German Culture

All about Germany

Räuberbrötchen

Indulge in the authentic flavors of Germany with our irresistible Räuberbrötchen recipe. These delectable pastry rolls are filled with a savory combination of meats, cheese, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for breakfast or as a tasty snack, discover how to make these mouthwatering treats and bring a touch of German tradition to your table. Try our … [Read more...]

Vatertag – Father’s Day in Germany

Father's day in Germany is so much more than gifting a tie. This public holiday is a day off work for everybody, and a chance for men to act like boys. Known as Vatertag (also Männertag), it involves drinking lots of beer, riding a beer bike, and, unfortunately, little responsibility. Germany's Vatertag coincides with Ascension Day (Christi … [Read more...]

Favorite German Drinks to Try

No matter how hot the weather, Germany has got you covered! 1. Schorle is a beverage where sparkling mineral water and juice are mixed, comparable to a spritzer. This is as refreshing as a soft drink on a hot day, but with less calories and sugar. The most common varieties of Schorle are Apfelschorle, apple juice mixed with sparkling water, … [Read more...]

Schwetzingen Asparagus Salad

Spring in Germany means one thing: asparagus season, or Spargelzeit. Germans are obsessed with asparagus, which is often called the “vegetable of kings” or even “white gold” when the particular white variety comes into season at farmers market stalls. Typically, asparagus is served with butter and ham, or with hollandaise sauce – but its … [Read more...]

German Card Games

Germany has a strong tradition with respect to card games, as a result the most popular game varies by region. Skat, Doppelkopf and Schafkopf are amongst the most popular, they are very similar to each other and pretty tactical. Schafkopf is traditionally played in Bavaria (South-East), Doppelkopf is more popular in the West and North, and Skat … [Read more...]

How to Act Like a Real German

How do people greet one another in Germany? How do work colleagues interact? What really makes Germans "tick"? Anyone arriving in a foreign country for the first time is often unsure of how they should behave. So it makes great sense to find out about a country's idiosyncrasies before you arrive. You will find it far easier to integrate into both … [Read more...]

Boiled Potatoes with Quark – Pellkartoffeln mit Quark

Fresh boild potatoes combined with the creamy quark make for a wonderful snack or side dish. Perfect springtime dish for vegetarians and those who mind their waistline! Ingredients: 1 kg of new potatoes 500 g of low-fat quark 50 ml of linseed oil 2 tbsp caraway seeds 1 bunch of parsley small bunch of basil 1 bunch of chervil 1 bunch of … [Read more...]

Weiberfastnacht, or Kiss for Your Tie!

Weiberfastnacht is a holiday celebrated mostly in the Rhineland on the Thursday before Ash Wednesday. Originally a special day for women’s carnival, but now celebrated by both sexes as the beginning of the six-day peak of the carnival season. Women take charge of men on Carnival Thursday by cutting off their ties and giving them a kiss. The … [Read more...]

Pumpernickel – German Rye Bread

Pumpernickel is a typically heavy, slightly sweet rye bread traditionally made with sourdough starter and coarsely ground rye. It is often made today with a combination of rye flour and whole rye berries. Pumpernickel has been long associated with the Westphalia region of Germany, first referred to in print in 1450. Although it is not known whether … [Read more...]

German Dream

With the fifth largest economy in the world, Germany is Europe’s land of opportunity for skilled professionals. In addition to high job security and a favorable work-life balance, people are also thrilled with how safe the country is and with its high quality of medical care. For about two centuries, Germany was a land people migrated from, not … [Read more...]