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TRAVEL BASICS

Visa & Entry Requirements

A valid passport is required for all foreign nationals entering Germany and it is..

Health & Safety

No vaccinations are required to visit Germany. The World Health Organization (WHO) does..

Currency

The euro has been Germany’s official currency since 2002. Euros come in seven notes..

Weather & Climate

Germany has a temperate climate, with cool, wet winters (colder in the east and south)..

Culture & Customs

With around 83 million people, Germany is the most populated country in Europe after..

Language & Communications

The official language in Germany is German, and other languages spoken include Turkish..

Transport & Getting Around

The main arrival and departure points in Germany are Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich and..

Travel Tips

On holiday in Germany, budget between €20-50 per day. When sampling the country's..

Food & Eating Guide

There is more to German cuisine than bratwurst (sausages), sauerkraut and beer but it is..

Timezone & Electricity

The timezone in Germany is GMT + 1 hour.

Dutyfree

The following items and amounts may be imported into Germany without incurring customs..

states of Germany

Berlin Information

Berlin is the thriving, modern capital of Germany which has emerged from the pages of a tumultuous history like a..

Hamburg Information

Modern city with charm and tradition.Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city, its most important sea port and its..

Bavaria Information

Germany's top holiday regionIntroducing the Free State of Bavaria in southern Germany with Munich, its regional..

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Language & Communications

The official language in Germany is German, and other languages spoken include Turkish, Italian, Greek, Dutch, Spanish and English.

Common phrases include Hallo (hello), tschuss (goodbye), danke (thank you) and Entschuldigung (sorry).

When calling a German number, dial 00 for the international access code, followed by 49 for the country code, and then the number you wish to call.

Mobile phone coverage is widespread. International roaming exists with most phone companies. Driving while holding a hand-held mobile phone is illegal. Internet cafes can be found in all major cities and most regional centres. Most hotels offer facilities at minimal charges.

The postal service is readily available throughout the country. Stamps are available from hotels, slot machines and post offices. Post office hours are: Mon-Fri 0900-1800, Sat 0900-1200. Smaller branches may close for lunch.

Highlights of Germany

Munich Information

Lying 50 kilometres north of the Bavarian Alps, Munich not so much nestles into the Alps more than it majestically..

Frankfurt Information

Frankfurt am Main is a metropolis at the heart of Europe characterised by compelling contradictions. The traditional..

Cologne Information

The city's very name bears witness to its Roman past as the town of Colonia. As well as the legacy from Roman times and..

Dresden Information

The city's cultural scene blends the traditional and the modern. The Elbe Valley around Dresden boasts lush meadows..

Dusseldorf Information

Düsseldorf's elegant side is typified by the upmarket Königsallee shopping street, while the Gehry buildings..

Black Forest (Schwarzwald) Information

Black Forest locals are connoisseurs of a waning art: living in harmony with nature whilst embracing modern ways. The..

Heidelberg Information

Every year, millions of visitors from all over the world are inspired by this youthful town that is steeped in history...

Lake Constance (Bodensee) Information

Beside the contrasting valleys of the Rhine, Danube and Neckar rivers, Lake Constance, one of the largest German lakes..

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