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Germany Holidays, Flights & Travel Guide
Germany travel guide - Germany
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Germany Holidays, Germany Holiday
Packages Overview
As Germany moves forward into the
21st century, leaving behind a history of division and tyranny, it
is a nation embracing its newfound liberalism and redefining a
modern cultural identity. Yet even today, visitors to the country
can't escape feeling profoundly moved by this country's past and
the effects it still has on its people. Situated
in the heart of Europe and bordering nine other countries, Germany
provides an ideal gateway to any tour of the subcontinent. Its land
is wide and varied with turreted castles nestled below snow-capped
mountains, lush river valleys, dark and mysterious forests and
bustling medieval villages. This is the land of fairy tales, where
farmland minstrels headed to Bremen to become musicians, where
Sleeping Beauty was woken and Little Red Riding Hood ventured into
the woods. Germany's cities each have something
unique to offer the visitor. Each year millions of litres of beer
is consumed in Munich during the city's Oktoberfest, where locals
and visitors discover true German revelry and 'gemutlichkeit' (a
word the locals use to describe a comfortable, sociable
environment). Berlin, while still recovering from some of the scars
of division, contains many sights from the iconic Brandenburg Gate,
to the path of the old Berlin Wall. The city's vibrant nightlife is
still evocative of its height in the 1920s and 30s, as
characterised by the songs of Marlene Dietrich, the theatre of
Brecht and the Film Cabaret.
Discover the country that gave us Beethoven and Bauhaus,
Goethe and Glühwein, Lager and Lederhosen - you won't be
disappointed.
Tourist Offices - German Tourist Office: +49 (0)69 974 640
or www.germany-tourism.de
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Entry Requirements
for Germany Holidays & Germany Travel
The borderless region known as the Schengen
area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, The
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. All these
countries issue a standard Schengen visa that, in principal, allows
the holder to travel freely within the borders of all. Also
required are onward or return tickets, sufficient funds to provide
financial support, and documents for further
travel.
- For Australians -
Australians require a passport for travel to Germany.
A visa is not required for a stay of up to 90 days (per half year).
If the stay exceeds 90 days, a visa can be obtained after
arrival.
- New Zealand citizens require a passport for travel to
Germany. A visa is not required for a stay of up to 90 days (per
half year). If the stay exceeds 90 days, a visa can be obtained
after arrival.
- US citizens require a passport for travel to Germany.
A visa is not required for a stay of up to 90 days (per half year).
If the stay exceeds 90 days, a visa can be obtained after
arrival.
- US citizens require a passport for travel to Germany.
A visa is not required for a stay of up to 90 days (per half year).
If the stay exceeds 90 days, a visa can be obtained after
arrival.
- UK nationals require a valid passport. No visa is
required for a stay of up to 90 days in six months if the passport
is endorsed British Citizen, European Union or has the front cover
of the Government of Bermuda endorsed British Overseas Territories
Citizen. If the intended stay exceeds 90 days, a visa can be
obtained after arrival. In all other cases a visa is
required.
Germany Holidays - Currency of Germany
The unit of currency is the Euro (EUR), divided
into 100 cents. ATMs and exchange bureaux are widely available. The
major credit cards are becoming more widely accepted in many large
shops, hotels and restaurants, although Germans themselves prefer
to carry cash. Travellers cheques are best cashed at exchange
bureaux, as banks often won't change them. The quickest and most
convenient way to change money is to obtain cash from one of the
ATM machines that are ubiquitous features of all German streets.
Banks are closed on weekends, but exchange bureaux at airports and
main railway stations are open daily from 6am to
10pm.
Germany
Telephone Access Codes and Communications
The international access code for Germany
is +49. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country
code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). The city code for Berlin
is (0)30. Note that telephone numbers in Germany can range from
four to nine digits. There are surcharges on international calls
made from hotels; it is often cheaper to use public telephone boxes
in post offices, which use phone cards. The local mobile phone
operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most
international operators. Internet cafes are available in the main
towns.
Germany
Duty Free Allowances & Restrictions
Passengers arriving from non-EU countries can
enter Germany without paying duty on 200 cigarettes, or 100
cigarillos, or 50 cigars, or 250g smoking tobacco, or a
proportional mix of these products; 1 litre of spirits with 22%
alcohol volume, or 2 litres of spirits or aperitifs made of wine or
similar beverages with alcohol content lower than 22% or sparkling,
still or liqueur wines, or a proportional mix of these; perfume up
to 50g or 250ml eau de toilette; 500g coffee; and other goods to
the value of EUR175 for personal consumption. Prohibited items
include any poultry or pet birds from poultry and derived products
coming from Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea,
Laos, Pakistan, Thailand and Vietnam.
Germany
Holidays & Packages- Tipping Information
Some restaurant bills already have a service
charge added, but if this is not the case add 5-10%. Hotel porters
expect around EUR1, and cleaning staff, hairdressers, taxi drivers
etc expect small tips.
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