German Foods
Politics and History
Landmarks
Traditions
100

A finely shredded and fermented white cabbage dish.

What is sauerkraut?

100

A common currency that was officially issued in 1999 and is now the official currency of 19 European countries

What is the Euro?

100

Capital and largest city of Germany in both population and area.

What is Berlin?

100

Annual festival, the most famous of which is held in Munich. 

What is Oktoberfest?

200

White asparagus, often referred to in Germany as “white gold.”

What is spargel?

200

First female chancellor of Germany who served as chancellor from 2005 to 2021.

Who is Angela Merkel?

200

The most visited landmark in Germany, it is famous for holding the shrine of The Three Wise Men.

What is the Cologne Cathedral?

200

Markets traditionally held in town squares that sell food, drink and seasonal items ahead of Christmas.

What are German Christmas Markets?

300

A type of fine German pork sausage.

What is Bratwurst?

300

A partition that separated West Germany from East Germany for many years, until it fell in 1989.

What is the Berlin Wall?

300

A palace in Bavaria known to be the inspiration for the Cinderella castle.

What is the Neuschwanstein Castle?

300

A public holiday celebrated on October 3rd that marks the reunification of Germany.

What is German Unity Day?

400

A crispy biscuit baked in the form of a knot or stick flavored with salt.

What is a preztel? 

400

A car company created in 1937 whose iconic Beetle can be found around the world.

What is Volkswagen?

400

The oldest surviving and best-known zoo in Germany home to over 20,000 animals.

What is the Berlin Zoo?

400

A traditional outfit that includes knee-length breeches and braces.

What is Lederhosen?

500

A traditional pie made with apples.

What is apfelkuchen?

500

Brothers from the 1800s who authored some of the most famous folk tales ever written, including Cinderella and Snow White.

Who are the Grimm Brothers?

500

Three houses in the center of Frankfurt that serve as the city's town hall. 

What is Römer?

500

Traditional wooden decorations used at Christmas dating back to the 16th century.  

What are Christmas Pyramids?

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