German food, culture, traditions, recipes, and everyday life in Germany — written for readers in the United States, Canada, the UK, Australia, and around the world who are interested in authentic Germany.
The GermanBuy Magazine covers German food, recipes, traditions, holidays, culture, German products, and everyday life in Germany. Our contributors share knowledge, personal experiences, and insights into the food, customs, products, and traditions they know from Germany.
Written by Mary, Christoph, Martin, and Thomas.
Some summer days are simply made for being outside. Around Berlin, the many lakes, waterways, and green landscapes offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy the warmer months away from the busy city streets. A Summer Day on the Water Near Berlin The waterways and lakes around Berlin are an important part of the…
Summer in Brandenburg has a quiet beauty that is easy to miss when you only think of Berlin. Around Linum, open fields, wetlands, small lakes, and village landscapes create a very different picture of Germany. Teichland Linum is a beautiful example of this peaceful side of Brandenburg. Teichland Linum in Brandenburg, Germany, during summer. …
The Berlin TV Tower is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Rising above Alexanderplatz in Berlin-Mitte, the Fernsehturm offers a completely different way to see the German capital. From high above the city, familiar streets, historic buildings, parks, and neighborhoods become part of one wide Berlin panorama. View from the Berlin TV Tower over…
The cranes are coming back to Brandenburg! After the first observations this week, the return of the cranes from their winter quarters has begun. The 2019 crane season is officially opening at Linumer Bruch in Germany. The opening of the 2019 crane season at Linumer Bruch, Germany. The Cranes Are Returning to Linumer Bruch…
Berlin has many famous landmarks, but few are as closely connected with German history as the Brandenburg Gate. Standing at the western end of Unter den Linden, the historic gate has witnessed more than two centuries of political and social change. The Brandenburg Gate viewed from Pariser Platz in Berlin. When you stand in…
Happy New Year 2019 from all of us at GermanBuy! We would like to thank you for being part of the GermanBuy community and for your continued support. Happy New Year 2019 from GermanBuy. We are grateful to have customers from around the world who enjoy German food, personal care products, sweets, coffee, and…
Summer is coming to an end, and the chocolate season is starting again at GermanBuy. Fresh Ferrero Pocket Coffee has arrived from Germany and is now available in our shop. Ferrero Pocket Coffee from Germany. The Chocolate Season Starts Again During the warmer months, chocolate products can be more difficult to ship safely because…
When you walk through the historic center of Berlin-Spandau, one building is hard to miss: the Rathaus Spandau, with its long facade and impressive tower rising above the surrounding streets. It is more than an attractive historic building. The town hall also tells an important part of Spandau’s story as a city that once stood…
When summer arrives in Germany, some of the most beautiful views are often found outside the cities. A simple grain field can say a lot about the season: green landscapes turn golden, the days are long, and the countryside takes on a completely different character. A golden grain field near Berlin in summer. Summer…
If you are interested in NIVEA and happen to be in central Berlin, the NIVEA Haus is a natural place to visit. Located on Unter den Linden, not far from the Brandenburg Gate, it brings the familiar NIVEA brand into a distinctly Berlin setting. The NIVEA Haus in Berlin. What Is the NIVEA Haus?…