Discover Germany – Berlin Fahrrad Fever
Did you know Germans love to bike? For example, Berlin is as bike-friendly as they come. With over 600 kilometers of bike paths, and grandiose new schemes in the pipeline, it’s no surprise that over two-thirds of households in the city own a bike. Read the full article here.
Leipzig Book Fair is on again in April
Leipzig Book Fair is the most important get-together in the spring for the book and media industry, connecting readers with authors, publishers and media companies from Germany and around the world. They all visit Leipzig to experience a diversity of literature, discover innovations and gain new perspectives. To read more…
Beer Hiking in Franconia
Everything you wanted to ask about Franconia beer, but were too afraid to ask. You would like to read the full article from Discover Germany? Click here.
Wilhelm Röntgen passed away 100 Years ago
Did you know, Wilhelm Röntgen, who first discovered the X-rays, lived from March 27th, 1845 to February 10th, 1923. So he passed away 100 years ago. To read more about this exceptional German scientist you can read an article on Wikipedia in English here, or a German news article on…
Shrove Tuesday in Munic
A mass of gently swaying people occupies the Viktualienmarkt in central Munich. The long-established market is a popular place for both city residents and visitors to purchase gourmet food and drink, but Tuesday afternoons are rarely this busy: Faschingsdienstag is not an ordinary Tuesday, however. Read the article by Stuart…
Made in Switzerland
Read about the best and most recognized products made in Switzerland. Click here to read the article.
USask researcher and Nobel laureate Herzberg predicted source of comet’s green hue in 1939
What a perfect coincidence. You can listen to a public lecture about Gerhard Herzberg – A life in Science at the WDM in Moose Jaw on February 11th. And the comet visits just in time. A comet from the outer solar system will be visible from Earth for the first…
Saskatchewan Government to open German trade office
The Saskatchewan government is set to open a new trade office in Germany as it aims to tap investment from the so-called “manufacturing powerhouse.” Read the article here.
Fasnacht in Switzerland
Fasnacht in Switzerland is following old traditions. Scaring old man winter away with amazing costumes and a lot of noise has a long history. Read an article about Fasnacht in Switzerland here.
Austrian Souvenirs
Read the article from an Austrian about 17 authentic Austrian Souvenirs.