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The Goethe-Institut magazine reports on cultural and societal developments in Germany and the Philippines - and builds bridges between the countries.

Global Perspectives, Everyday life in Germany

Our Magazine

The International Culture Magazine

Zeitgeister

Which topics and discourse are we dealing with worldwide? We address people who are interested in art, international perspectives, original (even nerdy) topics, zines and Germany. ZEITGEISTER appears four times a year. Each time, we invite international artists and authors to contribute to our magazine with anecdotes, essays, podcasts, illustrations, videos, discussions and photo series.

Zeitgeister Keyvisual Illustration: © El Boum Illustration: © El Boum

The Germany Magazine

#DeutschlandNoFilter

The diversity of Germany in one magazine. #DeutschlandNoFilter presents dialects and book trends, series tips and insights into everyday working life, sports and music, sustainable ideas and special places that you should get to know. A magazine for everyone who is interested in Germany and loves the German language.

#DeutschlandNoFilter © Tobias Schrank © Tobias Schrank

Popcast

Rock, pop, hiphop, electro: at the beginning of every month we shine our search beacon into the nation’s studios and clubs from Kiel up north to Weilheim way down south. Together with Zündfunk, Bavarian Radio’s scene magazine, we showcase the latest music by riveting off-the-charts bands. Pop made in Germany can also be downloaded here.

Popcast © Goethe-Institut | Illustration: DOON

Dossiers

Typical Germany

Oh so German!

Do bratwurst, beer gardens, and Lederhosen truly encapsulate Germany? Are fairy tales the country's secret obsession, and is every corner adorned with castles? Oh So German! offers glimpses of the many facets that compose the essence of Deutschland.

Insider Tips off the Tourist Trail

Detours

A selfie at the Brandenburg Gate, a tour of Neuschwanstein Castle – all great. But which cities, landscapes and special places in Germany are also worth seeing? Once a month, we take you to a place in Germany that you absolutely must discover!

Visiting German cities

City Contours

German cities are as diverse as the landscape that surrounds them. In our series of city portraits, we embark on a journey through Goethe's homeland. Our authors have taken a close look at things small and large which make their cities so unique and lovable.

City Contours © Tobias Schrank © Tobias Schrank

German Shows in the Philippines

Binge Fever

Television “Made in Germany” is having a golden moment with the rise of international streaming services. German series that appeal to global audiences through smart and original writing, diverse themes, talented lineups and opulent productions have never received so much attention. In this dossier, we’ll highlight binge-worthy German serials and fill you in on where to watch them in the Philippines.

Music Festivals in Germany

Where the Wild Tunes Are

Spending a whole weekend with friends in the countryside, living in a tent, partying late into the night and listening to non-stop music, live or played by a DJ: Music festivals in Germany are an integral part of the cultural landscape and, for many Germans, are among the most enjoyable activities of the year. Here we’ll present a few of them acoustically and in pictures.

Where the Wild Tunes Are © Tobias Schrank © Tobias Schrank

Cherrypicker

The literature blog “Cherrypicker” presents selected novels and non-fiction, graphic novels and stories, audio books and literature for children and teenagers. And it gathers concise voices from the world of literature. Every week a new recommendation, every week the chance to discover remarkable texts, images and opinions.

Cherrypicker © Goethe-Institut/ Tobias Schrank

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