Germany Travel Tips
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Germany Travel Tips
Planning a trip abroad can be daunting, but with the right preparation, your journey to Germany can be smooth and enjoyable. Here are some essential travel tips to help you navigate this exciting destination.
Dining Out
- Water and Drinks: In Germany, you’ll need to pay for water in restaurants. If you order it, expect carbonated water unless you specify tap water. While some restaurants may offer tap water for free, others might charge.
- Fast Food: Be ready for differences at fast food chains. For instance, you may have to pay for condiments like ketchup. Menu items may also taste slightly different or be smaller than what you're used to.
- Seating and Tipping: Unlike in the U.S., you choose your own seating in most German restaurants. Tipping is also different; a couple of euros is sufficient for good service as staff wages are generally higher.
Supermarket Savvy
- Shopping Carts: To use a cart, insert a one-euro coin into a slot on the handle. When you return the cart and link it back, your coin will be returned.
- Bagging Groceries: You’ll need to purchase plastic bags if you don’t bring your own. They’re available at the checkout for a few cents. To avoid holding up the line, bag your groceries away from the counter.
Store Hours
- Sunday Closures: Most businesses are closed on Sundays, except for some restaurants, bars, gas stations, and shops at major train stations and airports. Some larger stores may open on Sundays, but it's uncommon.
- Weekday Hours: Shops in bigger cities typically close by 8 PM, with smaller towns possibly closing earlier.
Communication
- Public Phones: These are rare in Germany. If you find one, it will only accept telephone cards. Purchase these cards at shops like T-Punkt, Telekom, Post, or Vodafone, or visit an Internet cafe for access.
Interesting Tidbits
- "Bad" in Town Names: If a town's name includes "Bad," like "Bad Homburg," it indicates a designation as a health resort, known for clean air and water, not a negative connotation.
With these tips, your trip to Germany should be more enjoyable and less stressful. Enjoy exploring the culture, cuisine, and charm of this beautiful country!
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