Germany
Germany27 guides across 5 destinations — where to go, when, what it costs and what to eat.
Destinations in Germany
Practical essentials for Germany
Euro (EUR)
German; English is widely spoken in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt and Cologne.
Type C/F, 230V 50Hz
Every city has a dense U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram and bus network, and the Deutschlandticket — €63 a month from January 2026, open to visitors — covers all local and regional transport nationwide except long-distance ICE, IC and EC trains.
Rounding the bill up, or adding roughly 5-10% in a restaurant, is the norm — tell the server the total as you pay rather than leaving coins on the table.
Tap water is safe to drink and among the most strictly monitored in Europe.
Right-hand side; EU and EEA licences are valid as they are, and most other visitors need their home licence plus an International Driving Permit or a certified translation.
112 (police also 110)
Country-level guidance, checked against official sources. Currency, fares and entry rules change — confirm anything time-critical before you travel.
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