Goethe-Institut Pakistan | Language. Culture. Germany.

Once upon a time...

And they lived happily ever after—there was an ancient text form that can be found in all cultures. These fantastic stories were so important that they were even recognised as intangible cultural heritage in Germany in 2016. There are about five German fairy tales that still live on our bookshelves today.

Snow White at the MagicCon 2018 in Bonn Foto (Detail): © picture alliance / Geisler-Fotopress | Christoph Hardt/Geisler-Fotopress

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The Goethe-Institut opens a window on the German Language to the world. We offer German language courses and exams in over 90 countries.

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Latest initiatives

Science Film Festival 2024

The Science Film Festival 2024 takes place from 1 October to 20 December. This year's theme is the crucial role of the net zero concept and the circular economy in tackling the climate crisis challenges. The Goethe-Institut Pakistan has made 26 topical films available for free streaming. Educational and information materials are being provided to accompany the movies.

Science Film Festival 2024

Our committment to German

On “Our commitment to German”, students and teachers alike find resources to learn and teach, as well as our latest initiatives for those interested in the German language.

The Reichspalast in Berlin with a German flag © Unsplash

Deutsch für dich

Learning is better together: In our online community, you will find more than 260 German exercises for all levels, free of charge – as well as other people to practise with. Meet new people, compare notes and improve your language skills together.

Vor einem blauen Hintergrund schauen 4 junge Menschen gemeinsam auf ihre Handys und Tablets © Foto: Shutterstock.com, Rawpixel.com

Classroom simulation game: Climate Neutral City

Take part in the international internet-based simulation game "Climate Neutral City"! Students take on the roles of various interest groups in the fictitious city of Fonta, discuss and negotiate under the leadership of the mayor in their respective national languages, with which measures they can reduce the CO2 emissions of their city by 50% by 2030.

The title of the simulation game is displayed above an illustrated landscape. © Goethe-Institut

Culture & Magazine

Call for applications
International Forum 2025 of Theatertreffen Berlin

Theatertreffen Berlin invites young theatre professionals to apply for a scholarship to attend its International Forum 2025. The deadline for applications ends on December, 5^th.

Two young people sitting over a working folder © Pexels

Detours: Germany Rediscovered

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!

The iconic red twin pithead winding tower is also dubbed the “Eifel Tower of the Ruhr”. Photo (detail): © Adobe

The Popcast in November

Rock, pop, hiphop, electro: at the beginning of every month we shine our search beacon into the Germany's studios and clubs from up North to the South. This month with “Salomea” and many more!

The artists of Salomea / © fisch Salomea / © fisch

Literature Blog: “Cherrypicker”

Weekly, the literature blog “Cherrypicker” presents selected novels and non-fiction, graphic novels and stories, audio books as well as literature for children and teenagers.

Literature and Learning © Pexels / Ata Ebem