Teaching Abroad in Germany Overview: Germany lies at the crossroads of history. From Charlemagne to the Holy Roman Empire to the Berlin Wall, the legacy of the German people is irrefutable. Sitting smack in the middle of Europe, Germany is easily accessible to France, Demark, Poland and Switzerland, just to name a few. But you will never run out of things to explore in the "Fatherland." The German people work hard and play harder and they encourage English teachers working in Germany to abide by this same philosophy. Their automobiles define luxury and their cuckoo clocks reflect a craftsmanship that can be noticed in various aspects of the German society. Mark your calendar for Oktoberfest, which brings beer lovers and celebrants together for roughly two weeks, (mid September to early October).
Interesting Facts About Germany
Germans consume more beer than any other nationality, other than the Irish.
Germany is a nation of athletes, winning over 1,500 Olympic medals in the modern era - more than any other country except the USA!
They love inventing! The petrol engine, the jet engine, the calculator and the light bulb were all invented by Germans.
The Zoologischer Garten in Berlin is one the world's largest zoos, containing an amazing 1,500 different animal species.
The Fairy Grottoes (Feengrotten) in Saalfeld, Thuringia, are the world's most colorful caves, according to the Guinness Book of Records
Highlights of Working Abroad in Germany
Enjoy an urban culture living in cities like Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Dresden.
Take a trip down the evocatively scenic Rhine Valley.
Discover the picturesque walled cities and towns along the Romantic Road.
Take part in the world's largest beer festival, Oktoberfest.
Festivals in Germany
Oktoberfest Oktoberfest is the largest beer festival in the world and draws some six million people each year. This sixteen-day festival in Munich begins in late September and runs till mid-October. The ceremonial opening happens at noon with the mayor of Munich arriving in a festive coach followed by a decorated horse-drawn brewer's cart. At the end of the parade the major taps the first keg of beer and shouts, "o'zapft is!" (The keg is tapped). From that point on be prepared to consume copious amounts of beer and pork sausage. In fact, 1.5 million gallons of beer, 200,000 pairs of pork sausage, and 480,000 spit-roast chickens are consumed each year during the festivities.
