Germany travel resources
Berlin's history and nightlife, Bavarian castles, Hamburg's harbour and the Black Forest.
Quick facts
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- German
- Best time to visit
- May–Sep; Nov–Dec for Christmas markets Compare countries by month
- Emergency
- 112 · 110 police
- Plug types
- C, F
- Drives on
- Right
- Government travel advice
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Travel Tips
- Book long-distance trains early for the cheapest saver fares; regional trains have fixed prices.
- Carry some cash. Cards are increasingly accepted, but not by every bakery, bar or market stall.
- Most shops close on Sundays; plan groceries for Saturday.
- Neuschwanstein Castle tours are timed and sell out in summer. Book online in advance.
- Validate paper tickets on local transport where required; inspectors issue on-the-spot fines.
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