Goethe-Institut Pakistan | Language. Culture. Germany.

10 things you should try at Christmas markets

It's winter in Germany, which means ... time for Christmas markets. Don't miss out on these ten things, if you visit one of the 2500 markets that will take place this year.

Christmas market in Frankfurt am Main, night scene Photo (Detail): © mauritius images / Michael Abid

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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

KinderUni
The Digital Children's Uni

The German Children’s Online University (Kinderuni) is a free educational platform of the Goethe-Institut for children aged 8 to 12. It helps children to find answers to questions about the phenomena of the world, and enables children to learn and play in the German language.

Deutsche digitale Kinderuni - Für Kinder von 8 bis 12 Jahren © Goethe-Institut / Kids Interactive

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

The Popcast in December

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 “Anna Ehrhard”, “Jichael Machson” and many more!

The artist Anna Erhard Anna Erhard / © Noel Richter

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!

They look like they have jumped right out of the pages of a fairy tale, idyllic and mystical at once: the historic cave houses in the Harz region. Photo (detail): © Adobe

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