International guests visit the Wartburg nr. Eisenach and explore Luther’s influence on German society. […]

Documenta 14 is symbolic of many particularities of the German cultural landscape. We visited with a group of international guests. […]

Click the Facebook Like-Button on the project page to vote for your favourite. […]

#youforG20 – deutschland.de is looking for the best project for an interconnected world […]

Will the EU’s standing fall after Brexit – or will the alliance weather the exit unscathed? […]

Hamburg's Port Birthday 2017 […]

International visitors found out on a tour of the Moabit district how a school and volunteers are busy promoting integration. The name is well chosen: “Miriam-Makeba-Grundschule” is written on a banner in front of the brick primary school building in Berlin’s Moabit district. The South African singer is sure to have liked it here: Music […]

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What is being loved? And where is the line between that and sex? These are the questions been asked of the three characters in “Clos […]

The Berlinale means not only premieres of feature films and documentaries, but also retrospectives. This year's Retrospective is devoted to SF cinema, and you hav […]

A tender coming-of-age documentary about young undertakers at a funeral home in Hunan Province. Like many teenagers who have to move to urban areas for […]

Tension mounts as the grand finale of the Berlinale grows closer. One Golden Bear has already been awarded. […]

The idea that we live in a “postcolonial” age is something of a myth. The effects of centuries of imperialism are still felt today, whether […]

One of the generally permanent roles of Cinema and Documentary Film, in particular, is connecting the past to the present. Searching through the past generations’ log books for tales not known to ordinary people, and straightly extending the lines of those tales to confirm what we all know, that humanity has recurring faces and that […]

Cinema for kids, a series from Berlin, a platform for African filmmakers. Impressions from the seventh day of the Festival. […]

There have always been “hybrid” documentaries, but at this year’s Berlinale they are especially prominent. Of course, it is difficult to clearly define the concept: not only do the films deal mainly with diversity, but they also differ tremendously from one another. Let’s begin with In the Intense Now by João Moreira Salles. The Brazilian director […]

On Heritage Day, or Tag des offenen Denkmals, sites of historical and cultural interest throughout Germany open their doors to the public. It's a fantastic way to delve into the past and gain new insights!read more » […]

What's the difference between going on holiday and simply 'travelling'? With holidays, you're often bound to a specific schedule once you arrive at your destination. Yet when it comes to travelling, your journey is the destination. You can do much less than usual, and not feel bad about it – particularly in Germany, where it's easy to take things slow while you're on the move.read more » […]

In the late 19th century, artists flocked to the tiny fishing village of Ahrenshoop on the Fischland-Darss-Zingst peninsula of northern Germany. The colony that they established is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.read more » […]

What once served as tracks connecting mountain villages now attract hikers and other tourists – at least those with a head for heights and a sense of adventure.read more » […]

Spanning venues from Dortmund to Dinslaken, the Ruhrtriennale is one of Germany's biggest and best arts festivals. It's not only the performances and installations that make it so, but also the venues that play host to them – which have their own authentic stories to tell.read more » […]

The darkness transforms everyday locations into places that are almost magical. It reveals a different world that simply has to be seen and experienced – so much so that an entire film has now been dedicated to the subject.read more » […]

Mild summer evenings and clear skies provide the perfect excuse to gather together for some fantastic entertainment. Germany is home to 170 or so actively used outdoor stages, leaving theatre-lovers spoilt for choice.read more » […]

Germany's nationwide competition of sustainable tourist destinations has come to an end for another year. Though there can only be one winner, you'll find many more contenders in other regions, letting you enjoy travelling today with tomorrow in mind.read more » […]

They're not just an attraction for kids and teens, Germany's theme parks are also record breakers when it comes to fun and speed.read more » […]

The Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz, a UNESCO World Heritage site, looks back over a 200-year history. Its unique quality is in many ways the result of a close friendship, which has become cause for celebration this year.read more » […]