Famous Germans
Who is Angela Merkel?
First female German chancellor
How many currywurst sausages are eaten every year in Germany?
800 Million
What is the capital of Germany?
The capital of Germany is Berlin, which is located in the northeast part of the country.
When does the Carnival season start?
November 11th at 11:11am
What expression do you use when someone sneezes?
Gesundheit
Who is Albert Einstein?
A German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity
Which is drunk more per year in Germany beer or coffee?
Coffee
How many federal states does Germany have?
In total there are 16 federal states which are partly sovereign.
When does the "Oktoberfest" take place and where is it mostly celebrated?
The world's largest Volksfest is held in September in Munich
What greeting do people say in Cologne and Duesseldorf during Karneval?
"Kölle Alaaf!"
"Helau"
Who is Heidi Klum?
A German supermodel.
What is a the name of this dish:
It is a pasta or dumpling made with egg and flour, it is boiled like pasta, and after you remove it from water you eat it with cheese and fried onions.
Käsespätzle
Name all the countries that border Germany.
Denmark, Poland and the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Austria, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.
What is the German's favorite holiday travel destination?
Mallorca
How do you say "German is a difficult language but I love it." in German?
"Deutsch ist eine schwierige Sprache, aber ich liebe sie."
Who is Helene Fischer?
Helene Fischer is a German pop singer, dancer, entertainer, television presenter and actress.
What is the name of this dish?
It is raw or uncooked minced pork. You serve it on a bread roll with raw onions.
mett/ mett mit Brötchen
The current capital of Germany is Berlin, which city was the capital before Berlin?
Bonn
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 is the most popular German surname?
Müller
Who is Otto Von Bismarck?
The First Chancellor of Germany.
What does Haribo stand for?
Hans Riegel, Bonn
What is the name of the tallest mountain in Germany?
Zugspitze
For Sylvester/ New Years Eve, what is legal/allowed by law to buy in Germany for a few days at the end of the year?
fireworks
What phrase do you say to order food or drinks at a restaurant in German?
Ich hätte gerne....
Who is Max Ernst?
Max Ernst was an important German painter, graphic artist and sculptor.
Why was Fanta invented?
This drink was invented for the German market because in war-time production of Coca Cola was difficult
When did the Berlin Wall come down?
9th November 1989
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.
Besides Germany, what countries have German as an official language?
German is the official language in Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein and one of the official languages in Switzerland and Luxembourg.