When Germans are looking for something special and exotic, they travel to distant countries. But they only need to look over their garden fence to make the most incredible discoveries. Because in the middle of Germany, you can find countless paradises, join in strange dances, or attend a coronation. A fascinating secret world comes to light when you approach Germans with the loving patience and friendly curiosity of Wladimir Kaminer. With his special sense of humor, he observes things that are as amusing as they are astonishing. His stories about the secret life of Germans open our eyes to completely unknown parts of our country and its people.