One of the first things that catches your attention when coming here is that Germany has one of the most organized recycling systems in the world. Citizens separate their garbage into different containers so that it can be recycled efficiently.
Although we cannot show it for reasons of platform dissemination policies, nudism is quite common in Germany. There are nude beaches, and parks and saunas where people can be naked with strangers, without being judged.
Something very well known but no less true for that reason is the love for beer, a very popular drink in Germany. There is a wide variety of beers available, from classic Pilseners to craft beers. Germany is famous for its Oktoberfest, a beer celebration that takes place in Munich every year.
Impossible to separate Germany from Sausages, a very popular food in Germany. There is a wide variety of sausages available and you won't spend much time walking the streets without seeing someone willing to gobble down a sausage. A curried sausage with tomato and curry sauce, a popular snack on the streets of Germany.
Black bread is a staple in German cuisine. It is usually eaten with butter, cheese or sausages, for my taste it is a bit heavy and its flavor is not convincing, but it seems that the Germans think otherwise. Potatoes are another staple in German cuisine. They are usually eaten as a garnish or in the form of a salad.
Chocolate is another very popular product in Germany. There is a wide variety of chocolates available, from the classics to the most elaborate, and it is a weapon that is often used especially to combat the cold of winter.
In terms of personality, Germans are known for being very efficient. They tend to be organized and methodical in their work and daily life. The interesting thing is that this organization is also usually applied to feelings in a certain way, earning the stereotype of cold people.
Germans love nature. There are many parks, forests and lakes in Germany where people can enjoy the outdoors. Hiking is a very popular activity in Germany. There are many hiking trails available for all levels of experience and cycling is another very popular activity in Germany. There are many cycling routes available throughout the country.
If you stay longer and make acquaintances here you will also notice their obsession with punctuality: Germans are known for being very punctual. You are expected to be on time for appointments, meetings, and social events.
Christmas markets are a very popular tradition in Germany. They are held in many cities and towns during the Christmas season, but there are also many music festivals held in Germany throughout the year. The German carnival, celebrated before Lent, with elaborate costumes, dances and parades.
As for geographical oddities, they have the Spreewald, a swamp forest in eastern Germany, known for its canals and boating, and Neuschwanstein: A fairytale castle built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, which is a popular tourist destination.
The variety of regional costumes in Germany, which are worn at festivals and special events, is another of the interesting features of this country that will deserve your attention if you come to Germany.
In recent years, German Unity Day, Germany's national holiday celebrated every year on October 3, has been added to the calendar. It commemorates the date on which the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic were unified in 1990, after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
This day symbolizes the reunification of the country after 45 years of division and represents a key moment in German history in which Germans celebrate freedom, democracy and national unity in their own way.
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