Interesting facts
The biggest German city in terms of population is …
Berlin
How much beer is in a "Kölsch” glass?
0.2 liters
Which German city is known for its Carnival culture?
Cologne
Traditionally, a brewery was only allowed to call its beer "Kölsch" if...
...the Cologne Cathedral was in sight.
What is exhibited in the Castle of Augustusburg's library in Brühl?
porcelain tableware
The capital of North Rhine-Westphalia is …
Düsseldorf
What can be typically found on a German christmas market?
Glühwein, Currywurst, roasted almonds
What happens on 11 November?
Carnival opening (and St. Martin)
„Haus der Geschichte“ is located in…
Bonn, Berlin, Leipzig
Why did people in the Castle of Augustusburg use perfume in the past?
because having a bath had fallen into disrepute (Baroque & Rococo period)
How many federal states (“Bundesländer”) does Germany have?
16
Haribo stands for …
Hans Riegel, Bonn
What do people usually shout during the carnival parades in Cologne?
Alaaf!
What year does the exhibition at „Haus der Geschichte“ start with?
1945
Why was the airplane at "Haus der Geschichte" called "Rosinenbomber" (raisin bomber)?
because it brought in food supplies by airlift to West Berlin
Which German city was the Federal Republic of Germany's capital from 1949 to 1991?
Bonn
How many kilograms of chocolate do Germans eat averagely per year?
9,2 kg
Why did "Cologne's Dreigestirn" (the Prince, the Peasant and the Maiden) did not attend this years carnival opening?
They had corona
When was the brewery and distillery Gebrüder Sünner founded?
1830
Why did women in the Castle of Augustusburg frequently get migraines in the past?
because of the tight corset