Brandenburg Gate
Iconic neoclassical monument in Berlin.
~1 h Free entry
Arriving in Germany
Main airports
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)Berlin
- Dresden Airport (DRS)Dresden
- Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF)Erfurt
- Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA)Frankfurt am Main
- Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO)Greven
- Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM)Hamburg
Getting online on arrival
- Install your Germany eSIM at home over Wi-Fi: iPhone or Android steps.
- When you arrive in Germany, turn on the eSIM line and data roaming for it.
- Networks listed on our Germany plans: O2 (5G) and Vodafone (5G).
- Germany plans currently start at $2.75, for 500MB/day over 1 day. Compare all 14 plans.
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Landing late or with kids? Pre-book an airport transfer
Useful facts
- Population
- 83,467,117 (2025)
- Time zones
- UTC+01:00 and UTC+02:00
- Plug types
- C and F
Sources: Wikidata and OurAirports open data, checked 29 October 2026.
Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Schengen Visa Required For Non-eu Travelers.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
High
Travel Advisory
No advice against travel
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Safe
Common Scams
- Pickpocketing in crowded areas
- Fake charity collectors
Health & Medical
Emergency Numbers
Police 110
Response Speed
Fast
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
24h Common
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Excellent
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber, Bolt
Navigation Apps
Google Maps, Citymapper
Night Transport Safety
Safe
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability
High
Tipping
10-15% Is Customary In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $50
Tourist: $120
Family: $300
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Appropriately In Public Spaces.
Public Affection
Generally Accepted
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict On Drugs, Relaxed On Alcohol
Topics to Avoid
World war iiRefugee crisis
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hallo
HAH-loh
Goodbye
Auf Wiedersehen
OWF VEE-der-zay-en
Please
Bitte
BIT-teh
Thank you
Danke
DANK-eh
Sorry
Entschuldigung
ENT-shool-dee-goong
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Sprechen Sie Englisch?
SHPREH-ken zee ENG-lish?
I don’t understand
Ich verstehe nicht
IKH fer-SHTAY-eh nikht
Can you speak slowly, please?
Könnten Sie bitte langsam sprechen?
KURN-ten zee BIT-teh LANG-zahm SHPREH-ken?
Can you help me, please?
Könnten Sie mir bitte helfen?
KURN-ten zee meer BIT-teh HEL-fen?
What does this mean?
Was bedeutet das?
VAS beh-DOY-tet dahs?
Top Attractions
Neuschwanstein Castle
Fairy tale castle in Bavaria.
~2 h ~US$13
Museum Island
A UNESCO World Heritage site housing five museums.
~3 h ~US$18
City guide Berlin
Römer
Historic building that serves as the city hall.
~1 h Free entry
City guide Frankfurt
Miniatur Wunderland
The world's largest model railway exhibition.
~2 h ~US$15
City guide Hamburg
Marienplatz
The central square in Munich featuring the New Town Hall.
~1 h Free entry
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