Tips for a Great Stay in Germany

Apr 18 2009

Tips for a Great Stay in Germany

Published by admin at 1:46 pm under Germany

- Clothing: In summer you can take the suitcase filled with lightweight cotton clothing, but should get some lightweight jersey for the evenings and mornings. In spring and autumn, warm clothes and all things light for the rain as best they can, like raincoats, umbrellas, etc. In the winter we have to be very warm with hats, gloves, scarf, sweaters, etc.

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.

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