20 Things You Can Only See in Germany

Germany is a very special country in many ways. For example, did you know that there is no punishment for people who escape from prison in the country, as they recognize that seeking freedom is a natural instinct? It’s not surprising that their way of life surprises every tourist who visits Germany in a thousand ways!

At the awesome.club we’ve created a collection of images that show the most unusual aspects of life in Germany. Get ready to love them!

Did you know that Oktoberfest is celebrated between September and October? This is an important festival for the culture of the Bavarian region and Germans are preparing for it with great anticipation. No wonder the girls have to lift some weights beforehand, as sometimes the amount of drinks a waitress has to carry can be out of control!

Bavarian men know perfectly well what it’s like to have strong fingers: how to train, exercise and stretch them to be the best in one of the strangest championships of all time: Fingerhakeln🇧🇷 Competitors intertwine their fingers and start pulling in opposite directions until one of them comes free.

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about vending machine food? Probably some gum, chocolate bars or cookies, right? How about some sausages bratwurst🇧🇷 It is a typical German sausage made from pork, veal or beef.

There’s nothing weird here, just a person paddling a giant pumpkin in the middle of a river! These championships take place in Germany every year in autumn. Maybe these are boats that turn into pumpkins when the clock strikes midnight.

Have you ever seen that road sign? If you drive on German highways, you need to know what it means: there are no speed limits. So it’s totally legal to step on the gas and enjoy your car’s top speed!

🇧🇷lederhose” are leather pants that are part of traditional Bavarian dress. Everyone wears it to Oktoberfest, even pets!

No, this man is not trying to talk to the ocean through a seashell, as you probably thought. He is a participant in the deer imitation championship held in the country. Competitors try to best imitate the sound of the deer’s call at the time of mating. Would you risk your safety to participate in this competition?

“Precaution” comes first! Even if there is a small pedestrian crossing on a small town street somewhere in Germany, you can also have many signs to warn drivers from every angle.

In fact, this sign means “don’t feed your child to the crocodile”. Until recently, feeding crocodiles and even swimming with them used to be a popular attraction at the local zoo in the German town of Friedberg. But not anymore, as a court decision has banned this type of activity.

Football is the most popular sport in Germany. They play in schools, universities, watch on television and go to stadiums to cheer for their favorite teams. Foosball is very popular too. No wonder the biggest table for this game in the world is there.

There are over 1,000 different sausages in Germany! Blutwurst, Weisswurst, Leberwurst and many more that you have to experience. Some people say that the German Wi-Fi is the word “wurst”, it is like the Wi-Fi of hungry people, and we do not doubt it.

Currywurst is the most famous German fast food. Basically, it’s Bratwurst sausages topped with ketchup, curry and paprika. I mean, from the description it’s no wonder that currywurst flavored potatoes are so popular!

Spreuerhofstrasse, located in the city of Reutlingen, is considered the narrowest street in the world. It measures just 31cm at its widest point and is included with the Guinness Book of Records.

When art and music come together, they form an aesthetically amazing mix! Just look at this house that makes music when it starts to rain. Would you come to the city of Dresden to enjoy the Kunsthofpassage and its unusual music hall?

This surrealistic form of a truck is located on one of the city streets of Karlsruhe. It was created with the intention of showing an everyday object from a different perspective. However, the guard seems not to have understood the idea and left a fine of 30 euros.

It’s hard to imagine German Chancellor Angela Merkel playing with dolls. However, there is a doll made in her honor: she has her signature hairstyle and wears an elegant classic suit. Would you choose a doll like this as a gift for your daughter?

Pillows and cushions are really dangerous, at least that’s what the Germans think. Under German law, they can be considered “passive weapons”. So, think twice before participating in a pillow fight in Germany.

If you live in Germany and want to name your baby an unusual name, apparently you can’t. The government can refuse baby names that sound too strange. They say they don’t want the child to feel embarrassed in the future. However, the likes of Jazz and Lafayette were allowed.

Many nursing homes in Germany have dummy stops located near them. If Alzheimer’s patients decide to leave the house, they will go to the bus stop, and that’s where caregivers will finally find them.

When you have to choose food for a cocktail party, you probably choose fruit, olives or maybe cheese. What happens to raw pork in the form of a porcupine? This is a traditional dish that Germans love to prepare for the holidays. Would you be willing to try it?

Which of these fun facts about Germany surprised you the most? Have you found other images that show strange or curious aspects of this beautiful country? Share your experiences with us in the comments.