GERMANY | Travel | Cultural information
Discovery toursGermany has it all, almost: big cities and small sleepy villages, the sea, rivers, islands, and mountains. There is a lot to explore and you can reach every corner of Germany by some means of public transportation. So let’s go. TrainsAlways purchase your ticket at a booth or ticket machine or online before you get on the train because tickets are more expensive when purchased on the train. If you do not have a ticket, tell the conductor and pay on the train. Otherwise you will be considered a fare dodger and must pay a fine. So watch out. Departure timetables are always in yellow, arrival timetables in white. On summer weekends it often pays to use regional trains because you can travel on the inexpensive weekend ticket. BicycleIn Germany, cycling is very popular, especially among students. Many cities are very bicycle-friendly with bike paths between street and sidewalk. On bike paths, cyclists enjoy the same rights as drivers. CarThere is no general speed limit on the Autobahn (motorway), which means that cars in the left lane may pass you very fast (up to about 200 km/h). Do not panic and stay in the right lane at first. On country roads the speed limit is 100 km/h, in towns passed the yellow city sign it is 50 km/h provided there are no other signs indicating a slower speed. TaxiIn Germany it is easy to take a taxi at any time. Taxis always wait in front of railway stations, airports, and meeting points. However, compared to public transportation, they are extremely expensive. It is common to give the driver a 10% tip. Licence PlatesThe first part is an abbreviation of the city or region where the car is registered indicating where it is from. Examples: B – Berlin |