Welcome to Germany

Information on Germany

You want information about Germany? Maybe you are planning a holiday or would like to stay in Germany for longer to go to school, to study or work - if so, you are in the right place to find out more!

• www.germany.travel
• International Placement Services (ZAV)
• deutschland.de - Portal to Germany
• Facts about Germany
• Federal Government
• "Deutschland" Online
• Deutsche Kultur International
• Federal Statistical Office

Events Diary

We publish a diary giving details of interesting events taking place in all parts of the country on a regular basis. Our choice is designed to highlight the cultural variety Germany has to offer and encourage visitors from abroad to sample it for themselves. You can also subscribe to it as an online newsletter.

What's on in Germany?

Welcome to Germany.info

Whether you are already an expert or are just getting to know Germany, the newsletters of our German Information Centre in the United States are the best way to stay current on the latest events and trends in Germany and German-American relations.  Each newsletter offers different content targeted to your needs.

Stay Current with Germany.info

Exchange programmes/studying in Germany

Living and studying in Germany will prepare you for life in ways that no other experience will. Find out more about the numerous exchange and study programs that offer foreign students the opportunity to spend some time of their life in Germany.

• School and youth exchange
• Studying in Germany

Working in Germany

Details of the "Green card" initiative for IT specialists and information on the general requirements for working in Germany.

Working in Germany

Deutsche Welle TV

Deutsche Welle is Germany's international broadcaster: This is where you can find independent journalism, quality entertainment and reliable background information from a European perspective.

Deutsche Welle offers television, radio and internet services, bringing you the latest in politics, business, arts, sports and social issues.

Deutsche Welle live video

Welcome to Germany

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Quick facts about Germany

State System Democratic parliamentary federal democracy since 1949 Administration 16 federal states Capital City Berlin, about 3.4 million inhabitants National Flag Three horizontal stripes in black, ...

Quick facts

National Anthem of the Federal Republic of Germany

Audio File

• The National Anthem of the Federal Republic of Germany [x-wav, 3.210,38k]
• History of the Deutschlandlied [pdf, 24,89k]

Handbook: Rules on the supply of work or services in relation to the EU freedom of services and establishment

The brochure provides an overview of the legal issues relating to the cross-border provision of services and the right to establishment. It is intended as a reference, especially for those actively involved in the economy. Its purpose is to help avoid uncertainties for citizens and companies of the new EU member states who wish to live, work or do business in Germany.

Handbook: Rules on the supply of work or services in relation to the EU freedom of services and establishment [pdf, 1.508,4k]