Germany Travel Tips - Travel Advice

TRAVEL ADVICE

Visa Requirements

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

Travel Health

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

Local Currency

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

Weather

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

Local Customs

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

Languages

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

Transport Options

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..

Local Food

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

Local Timezones

The timezone in Germany is GMT + 1 hour.

Dutyfree Limits

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

states of Germany

Berlin Information

The history of Berlin is so new and so fresh that anyone born before 1980 will remember Berlin as a divided city with..

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 region Introducing the Free State of Bavaria in southern Germany with Munich, its regional..

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Travel Tips

On holiday in Germany, budget between €20-50 per day. When sampling the country's finest ales, remember Fassbier (draught beer) is cheaper than Flaschenbier (bottled).

When traveling on trains, try the end carriages as most people head for the middle and these can fill quickly.

Stand-out festivals not to be missed include: for film buffs, the Berlinale; for nightclubbers, The Love Parade; and for beer fans, Munich’s Oktoberfest.

Highlights of Germany

Munich Information

Located in the south east of Germany and once the capital of Bavaria, Munich is what many around the world expect when..

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

The Black Forest, or Schwarzwald to give it its German name, is famous the world over. Deeply rooted in its traditional..

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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