Title: German Culture | People, Traditions, Customs and Facts
Headings: German Culture
German Culture
Table of contents
German People, Traditions and Facts
What are the characteristics of German people?
Directness of German People
What is the culture of Germany?
What is German Culture known for?
German culture symbols
Values in Germany
Garbage bins
German Lifestyle
Most German’s neither live to work nor work to live
Board games
Travel
Sport
Gardening
Food and Drink
Cars
Car fans
German customs and traditions
What are some of Germany’s traditions?
Traditions and Holidays
Traditional clothes
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Content: Germany shares a lot of culture and tradition with neighboring countries, especially the Germanic-speaking Austria and Switzerland. An important thing to know about German culture is that residents are expected to respect order and structure. It’s important to be on time, not just for work but for social events too, and to follow rules that are in place for the greater good of everybody who lives there. German culture has been shaped over thousands of years. It was originally a pagan country, and then an important seat of the Holy Roman Empire. It was also the birthplace of the Protestant reformation. Today, Christians, Catholics, and Muslims coexist happily in Germany - you can read more about the religious diversity of the country on our Religions in Germany page. What is German Culture known for? Some of the key characteristics of German culture that the nation is famously known for include the aforementioned timeliness and order that is apparent in most parts of German society. From an onlooker’s viewpoint, good beer (and Oktoberfest), delicious sausage, hiking, traditional ‘Oom-Pah’ folk music, and holiday-making make-up a key part of the country’s identity.