Your travels to Germany will immerse you in German culture. Find out what makes the Germans German, from their history to music to dance to cinema, and important cultural trends.
All Great Conversations (Forum)
German Culture expert Tatyana Gordeeva hosts a lively and comprehensive forum to help you understand and enjoy Germany and its culture.
Christmas in Germany
The German Way site explains German Christmas customs and traditions. Photos and pictures help tell the history of Christmas in Germany.
Dos and Don'ts
The German-British Culture Page provides short explanations of why Germans behave the way they do. It explores stereotypes of Germans, and tells you when they're accurate.
German Cinema
This collection of web links provides a guide to early and modern German cinema, including information on Fassbinder, Lang, and Herzog.
German Music Database
This teachers' page has a list of German song writers and their German language songs.
Goethe Institute Online Best of the Net
The Goethe Institute Online has compiled excellent links to Germany's culture and society.
Road to Ruins
This large site focuses on Germany's medieval fortifications. Read about the history of castles in Germany, and get maps for traveling to sites.
Short Discussion of German Culture
Lonely Planet has reduced German culture to a single page, but it mentions some of the most important elements.
Werewolf Legends from Germany
This collection of scary stories about werewolves in Germany gives you a glimpse of the darker side of German culture.
