Munich is a city that's known for its outdoor lifestyle, from sprawling parks to al fresco dining. But on rainy days - which tend to come often in Germany - you can still find plenty to do.
Munich's surfers celebrated Friday as the German city officially gave them the green light to again ride a river wave after a stormy year for the attraction.
The third round of 'No Kings' protests against Donald Trump and his leadership of the US government is set to take place on Saturday, March 28th. Here's where demonstrations are planned in Germany.
Following the run-off mayoral election on Sunday, the capital of Bavaria is set to have a Green party mayor for the first time - and that's not the only surprising detail of this sensational election.
Four years after moving to Germany for his master's degree, Saad Arshad shares his top advice on language, jobs and managing expectations for people following in his footsteps.
Municipal and district elections were held across the state of Bavaria on Sunday. Run-off elections will go forward in Munich and several other large cities where legacy party candidates have seen their support slip.
New direct international flights are set to launch from Munich Airport this year, offering residents and visitors in Germany more options than ever for travel across Europe, the Middle East and beyond.
About 200,000 people joined a demonstration against the Iranian government in Munich on Saturday, police said, as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged Friday a rift had opened up between Europe and the United States but issued an appeal to Washington: "Let's repair and revive transatlantic trust together."
With high numbers of job posts across technical trades, healthcare, engineering, logistics and administration, the Bavarian capital seems to have plenty of opportunities for job-seekers this year.
The organisers of the Munich Security Conference said Friday they had rescinded invitations to the Iranian government for this year's event following a violent crackdown against a wave of protests.
New Year's Eve in Germany is all about fireworks. Here are The Local's suggestions for where to watch them across the country, from Berlin and Hamburg to Cologne, Munich and elsewhere.
Krampus parades in Bavaria and surrounding regions can make for an unforgettable cultural experience at the start of the festive season. Here’s where you can find the diabolical figure in southern Germany this year.
Kreuzberg or Mitte? St. Pauli or Altona? Schwabing or Maxvorstadt? A data-driven study of the trendiest neighbourhoods in Germany's cities claims to have the answer.
Bavaria has maintained state-wide bans on cannabis use in parks and other places since shortly after recreational use of the substance was legalised last year. Now a state court has ruled that a ban in the English Garden was unlawful.
In most German states visitors can expect to pay a local tax for overnight stays at hotels. But a recent court ruling in Bavaria confirmed that hotel taxes may not be collected in the southern 'Free State'.
Rents in Germany’s biggest cities are soaring, except in Berlin, where prices have unexpectedly dipped. Which cities are seeing the fastest increases, and what does it mean for renters and buyers.
A two-thirds majority in the German city of Munich voted in favour of a bid to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044 in a referendum on Sunday.
Germany's Munich airport restarted flights on Friday after several drone sightings forced its closure overnight, the latest in a string of similar aviation disruptions across Europe.
Oktoberfest remained closed for much of Wednesday as police investigated a bomb threat and the death of a suspect. Here's what we know so far about the closure and the explosions and blaze in northern Munich.
Germany's famed Oktoberfest was briefly shut Wednesday after threats against it by a man who appeared to have torched his parents' home with family inside, and was later found with an explosives-laden backpack.
A bronze statue of Germany football legend Franz Beckenbauer was unveiled outside Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena on Friday, a day after what would have been his 80th birthday.
