Famous Germans
Who is Albert Einstein?
A German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity
How many currywurst sausages are eaten every year in Germany?
More than 800 million currywurst sausages are eaten every year in Germany. The snack is so popular that there’s even a museum dedicated to it in Berlin.
What is and what used to be the capital of Germany?
The capital of Germany is Berlin, which is located in the northeast part of the country. It used to be Bonn
When does the Carnival season start?
November 11th at 11:11am
How do you say "I love Brühl" in German?
"Ich liebe Brühl".
Who is Helene Fischer?
Helene Fischer is a German pop singer, dancer, entertainer, television presenter and actress.
How much beer is in a Kölsch glass?
0,2l
65% of the highways in Germany have no speed limit and are called...
...the Autobahn.
When does the "Oktoberfest" take place and where?
The world's largest Volksfest is held in September in Munich
What expression do you use when someone sneezes?
Gesundheit
Who is Clemens August?
Clemens August of Bavaria was Archbishop of Cologne from 1723 to 1761 and thus also Elector of the Holy Roman Empire.
What is "Himmel und Erde (Himmel un ääd)"?
Literally translated, this dish means “Heaven and Earth”. The name is derived from the 18th century word “Erdapfel” (earth apples) for potatoes.
Where in Germany can you find beaches?
At the Baltic and North Sea, e.g. Rügen, Sylt, Langeoog, Timmendorf Beach or Usedom.
What is the German's favorite holiday destination (for partying)?
Mallorca (for some only the "Ballermann")
What is the most popular German surname?
Müller
Why is the Max Ernst museum located in Brühl?
Max Ernst was an important German painter, graphic artist and sculptor who was born in Brühl
How many gallons of beer do Germans consume over a year?
Germany is the second largest beer consumer in Europe - we usually drink around 2.55 billion gallons of it a year.
How many federal states does Germany have?
In total there are 16 federal states which are partly sovereign.
Why do we celebrate "German Unity Day" / "Tag der Deutschen Einheit"?
This day reminds of the German reunification in 1990 when West Germany and East Germany were unified
What unique letter do we have in our alphabet?
the ß, called "Eszett"
16 years (2005-2021)
What does Haribo stand for?
Hans Riegel, Bonn
What is Schloß Neuschwanstein?
It is one of Europe's most famous (and picturesque) fairy tale castles in the South of Germany
What is the Rhineland tradition to do for the 1st of May?
Men put their girlfriend or crush in the night a decorated maypole and attach it to their house or window. In the leap year, it's the women's turn.
Which slogan do people in Cologne say during Carnival?
"Kölle Alaaf!"
Who is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
An influential composer of the Classical era.
Why was Fanta invented?
This drink was invented for the German market because in war-time production of Coca Cola was difficult
What was the purpose of the Berlin Wall?
The Berlin Wall was built by the German Democratic Republic during the Cold War to prevent its population from escaping Soviet-controlled East Berlin to West Berlin, which was controlled by the major Western Allies.
What is a “Brückentag” (bridge day) in Germany?
A "Brückentag" or bridge day is a work day that falls between two non-working days and is often then taken off, too.
Where else apart from Germany people speak German?
German is the official language in Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein and one of the official languages in Switzerland and Luxembourg.