Northern Germans love their fish, but they do it a bit differently to other countries – and indeed other parts of Germany.

The endearing tradition of sitting down for Kaffee & Kuchen in the afternoon simply needs to be explored by every visitor. German life is not complete without a piece of good cake, accompanied by a cup of coffee. 

From April to late June, you'll find spargel (asparagus) on every menu. The white variety (which is only available seasonally) is arguably Germany's favorite vegetable. No really, the country is weirdly obsessed with it.