Views of spring in Germany

- Time of year to travel Recommended: Due to the low temperatures reached during the winter, the season is more advisable to travel during the summer and spring.

- First aid and precautions: A basic kit will help in case of any problem without gravity we have headaches, stomachaches, etc..

- Hospitals: The quality of hospital services and the infrastructure, hospitals and clinics is very good. Should be asked in the relevant Social Security Administration in the form of the agreement the EU and carry the European Health Insurance Card.

- Appliances: The electric current is 220 V at 50 Hz and plugs the same as ours, so no need to travel adapter.

- Mobile: Through the roaming service can receive and make calls from any city in Germany, using any of the German operators that have agreements with Spanish companies, such as T-Mobile, Vodafone, E-Plus and O2.

- Method of drive: The road and motorway network is excellent and driving on the right. If you travel to Germany with a car should know that requires a comprehensive insurance and are technically and mechanically revised. We must also know that all traffic offenses, including excess alcohol are strict and heavily punished.

Motorway in Germany

- Security: Germany is considered a very safe, so you only need to take precautions that would in any big city, especially in busy tourist areas.

- Business hours: Shops are open Monday to Friday from 8.30 to 18.30 h. and Saturday from 8.30 am to 13 pm, except the first Saturday of each month to extend its opening hours until 18 pm, closed Sundays and holidays as well. Department stores are open until 20 pm and Saturday until 16 pm and closed on Sundays. In small towns, shops often close at lunchtime. Banks are open from Monday to Friday from 8.30 to 13 h. and 14 to 16 pm, except on Thursdays which are open until 17.30 h. Post offices have a very comprehensive schedule, opening from Monday to Friday from 6 to 20 h. and Saturday until noon.

- Drugs: According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in general the penalties for consumption, possession and trafficking of drugs ranging from 2 to 15 years in prison.

- Money: The currency used in the country is the euro, so we do not have to make any changes. They also accept checks and all kinds of credit cards.

- Shopping: The country offers excellent quality products such as traditional country crafts, leather items like belts and bags, vitreous paint compositions and articles made of molten tin or mud. And of course we must not forget their delicious beer.

- Tipping: As in most countries of Europe, tipping is already included in the bill, but it is true that in this country, many believe it is appropriate to leave something more. In restaurants tips are between 5% and 10% of the total and should never be left on the table, but directly delivered by hand to the waiter. Tipping taxi drivers also have up to 10%.

- More tips: What’s the normal time to go to dinner at a German restaurant is to go on 20 hours, taking into account that at most doors will remain open until 1 am it should be borne in mind that the rest of Europe is eaten, dinner and breakfast is much earlier than in Spain.

It is considered the most international city in Germany is the country’s financial capital has a privileged location in the hub of communications, which has been used as a center of trade since the twelfth century, attracting people from the Baltic and the Mediterranean.

Overview of Frankfurt, Germany

The most animated of the city is on the Hauptwache, where the prison is famous for having been a prisoner of Goethe. Its large and modern skyscrapers that have dubbed him Mainhatten, such as Commerzbank headquarters, designed by Norman Foster.

In the old surprise us Roemer, a set of bourgeois houses of medieval times, today occupied by units of the City Council. Right in front of this plaza, we’ll Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen, ie, the Fountain of Justice, which tells the story that sprang red and white wine during the coronation of the Emperors.

Roemer, set in medieval Frankfurt, Germany

South of the square, is the Wertheym Haus, home of the only Gothic-style structure that survived the bombings of World War II. The church of San Pablo is just a few meters, and is famous for hosting an important historical fact, the first German National Assembly elected after the revolution of March, and is the symbol of freedom and democracy in Germany.

The Goethe House Museum, home to the author’s birthplace, is beautiful to watch as first the restoration work done is impressive, and secondly because it shows paintings and manuscripts of the greatest poet of the country.

The largest science museum in Germany is also in Frankfurt and shows the development of animal species over millions of years.

Once evening falls, the street Berger will give us a good time in their taverns, bars and restaurants.

Frankfurt is a city that does not disappoint, quite the contrary, it is surprising and transmits that balance between modernity and tradition are called.

1. Use the museum as a possible ticket. “My husband and I spent five days in Berlin and found a place that is really incredible, especially if you are in art museum. We buy tickets to the Museum Schaulust for three days at 19 euro and see the six museums, including the Pergamon museum. Tickets This also marks entry includes free audio tour, so it is very feasible. “

2. Take the bus. “Bus number 100 is the general public to look the streets to see scenery. Alexanderplatz from the route along the Unter den Linden to the Bahnhof Zoologischer Garten with many attractions along the way. Duration of trip is 26 minutes. If you have a Welcome Card, travel is free, if not you have to pay

3. Save during the holidays. “If you go to Berlin at Christmas, the streets around the Christmas Market is the free entertainment. Gluewein in the market at Christmas is usually one euro per cup. You can be drunk with wine, but be careful not to fall in with Spandau bag full of soccer-ball Christmas. ”

4. Sail. “All tickets for public transport is also used to enjoy a good trip with some of the ferry run BVG, Berlin’s Transit Authority. You will be free sailing for 20 minutes across the lake from the Wannsee S-Bahn station Wannsee lake to the other side, where you can use the bus express to return to the city center. ”

5. Surfing on the Internet to get the best hotel rates. “For a good hotel with cheap prices during the summer, order a room in the Hotel Mercure Hotel an der Charité at booking.com. Special summer price: three nights with breakfast: 240 euro / per double room (not per person!). This hotel is a modern and quiet hotel with breakfast service four stars. I lived there years ago and will return again.”

6. Setting up supplies from the store. “Galleria department store at Alexanderplatz (Berlin) has a fantastic food department on the ground floor, lots of stuff look for a picnic or food stock in the apartment, and lots of souvenirs (chocolate, mustard, and others), all cheaper than you need to pay in the department of food Ka De We. ”

7. Bring. “We bought a card that Berlin gave us unlimited access during our three days there. We ride bus number 100 many times when we walk around the city. We also take a tour around Berlin and get the discount cards because we have the Berlin . The tour are awesome and is good to start our journey. ”

8. Priceline works over there too. “I feel like a broken CD, but try Priceline. I just returned from the trip last weekend in Berlin yesterday, and pay 85 U.S. dollars per night. For the money, we get the Movenpick, which is one step above that you can expect with such a price. ”

9. Eating in a place local people eat. “In Berlin, if you have chance at Wannsee, step by in Lorretta am Wannsee. This place is near S-Bahn station, at the corner Potsdamer Chaussee. Get a brat, potato salad, wine, beer, and even for washing crepe mouth with a very reasonable price. ”

10. Understand and take advantage of the taxi system. “For the price of a taxi in Berlin (and also in some other city), if you walk down the 2 km distance you can ask for a short trip rate euros during the three-way below the 2 km. You must stop the current taxi ago requesting price move before the driver to activate the argo. Taxis can be cheaper rather than public transportation, depending on where you want to go and the number of people in the group.

About the country

The Federal republic of Germany is the most influential country of Europe. It has witnessed the most controversial facts of history like Nazism, Holy Roman Empire and the building and demolition of the Berlin wall. With many magnificent castles it has wealth of art and culture. German is the widely spoken language in German, but outsiders can find many English speaking locals especially in the common tourist destinations.

Weather

The weather here is very unpredictable as there is a possibility of rain almost all months, so carry clothes accordingly. April and May are the months of spring which brings in full bloom of fruits and flowers. Months from May to September have very fine weather with sunny skies and offers the best time for traveling and site-seeing. People who have a passion for sports like swimming, hiking, and cycling can have the best time here during these months. Winter sports can be enjoyed at the resorts in the months from November to early March. The temperatures are below freezing and the days are too short (comprise of only six to eight months) in winter.

Local Customs

Locals greet each other by handshaking and saying Guten Tag. To say goodbye, people use Auf Wiedersehen. Guests are expected to bring uncovered and odd number of flowers, especially roses, when visiting someone’s home. The guests are welcomed with either food or refreshments. At the table, hosts say ‘Guten Appetit’ to which the guests should reply with ‘Ebenfalls’. Smoking should be better avoided in public areas. Locals dress informally but certain occasions like opera, theatre, certain restaurants and social functions call for formal wear.

Electricity

220 V, 50 Hz

Moving Around

The best way to get around is to buy the Welcome cards or the city passes which allows the customer to access unlimited bus facility in many cities of Germany. It also gives special offer on certain tourist attractions. For flexibility one can rent-a-car or go for chauffer driven cars. Along with the rent, VAT of 16% is payable. Car insurance should be available before hand in case of any accident. The speed limit within the cities is mostly 50kph and 100kph on the highways.
Nine stars

The nine stars of Southwest Germany comprise of Baden-Baden, Freiburg, Heidelberg, Karlsruhe, Heilbronn, Mannheim, Pforzheim Stuttgart, and Ulm. They are considered to be some of the beautiful cities of Europe. Each of the cities play a vital role in the culture of Germany. Baden-Baden has few of the finest resorts and also has Europe’s second largest opera and concert hall. Freiburg is known as the historic city center and is famous for cobblestone mosiacs, open streams and ancient alleys. Heidelberg has world famous castles and Germany’s oldest university. Karlsruhe has the famous museum Center for Art and Media. Look out for various amusements along the Nectar river of Heilbronn. Pforzheim is the capital for watches and jewelry. Stuttgart is famous for theatres and opera. Ulm is the birth place of Albert Einstein and is also house to the world’s tallest hurch spire.

Travel

The national airline that serves Germany is Lufthansa. Bwelin-Tegel airport is situated at 8 km away from the city and it takes about 20 minutes to reach there. There is a provision of duty free shops, banks, post office, eateries, conference hall, and car hire and tourism information for the passengers.

Another busy airport is the Frankfurt airport which is located at 13km away from the city. Buses take about 20 minutes to get there. Taxis are available at any time. The Intercity railway network at the airport also provides international services to Hungary, Switzerland and Austria. The facilities provided here are duty free shops, left luggage, restaurants, banks, conference halls, post office, car hire and tourism information. No departure tax is levied on the passengers.

Those wishing to travel by sea can avail the ferry connections to Finland, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Latvia, and Norway.

Eurostar provides railway service to and from Belgium, France and the UK. Booking can be made by telephone. The Inter-Rail offers unlimited second class train travel within 29 European countries. The Eurailpass offers unlimited first class train travel within 17 European countries.
EuroCity and InterCity trains have a restaurant on board, providing food and drinks. InterCity Express target the business class and provides services such as fully equipped office, conference compartments, etc. Tourist over 17 years of age can carry alcohol and tobacco with them within permissible limits.