Travel tips for Germany - what to prepare in advance and what to obey

1. Despite the high security level in the country, tourists may suffer from pickpockets. Credit cards, money, and documents are best stored in internal pockets.
2. Germans are very punctual and do not tolerate delays. Therefore, being in Germany, you must always be on time.
3. Tourists shouldn’t visit the districts of East Berlin - Hellersdorf, Marzahn, Köpenick, and Lichtenberg - in the evening. In these places, you can face violence, especially racial.
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4. In the south-west of the country, ticks are common. Therefore, fans of hiking through the forest should be vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis before going to Germany.
5. Nazism is an acute topic for German society. Even jokes on this subject are objects of an administrative punishment. One can be imprisoned for using Nazi symbols in Germany.
6. It is customary to leave 7-10 percent of the check as a tip for a waiter. If the check does not exceed 5 euros, then the tip is usually 1 euro.
7. Subway in Germany starts working from 4 am and closes about midnight. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
8. Active gesticulation or open expression of emotions in public places are considered a bad tone in Germany. Such behavior will cause old-fashioned looks of others.
9. When driving on the roads of Germany it is important to comply with all the rules, including the speed regime. Even minor violations entail substantial fines.
10. The Germans go to bed very early, so do not make noise after 9 pm. Otherwise, neighbors will call the police without unnecessary warnings and requests.
11. Most of the museums in Germany are closed on Mondays. However, on Tuesday and Wednesday, they wait for visitors until late in the evening.
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12. Germans are very friendly and well-disposed towards travelers. They will readily tell the way or help with advice. However, it is important to follow the rules of communication. You need to address Herr to a man or Frau to a woman. Moreover, in Germany it is customary to refer to each other by surnames.
13. The Germans have a very specific sense of humor, so it's better not to joke with them. They can take jokes literally, which will lead to an awkward situation.
14. Each city of Germany has telephone booths, which tourists can use to call anywhere in the world. For convenience, telephone directories lie nearby. You can pay for the service by coins, telephone or bank cards.
15. Water from the tap is considered to be drinkable in Germany, but it can have a very specific flavor.
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Colorful and unique places in Germany

Linderhof Palace

From the series “Rococo Architecture – Famous Monuments”
Beautiful Linderhof Palace is very famous. It was the only castle of King Ludwig II that was completely completed during his lifetime. The palace is located in an incredibly beautiful natural area in the vicinity of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The palace is located on the territory of the Ammergebirge Nature Reserve at the present. Mesmerizing forest and mountain landscapes surround it. The construction of the castle was completed in 1874. But the finishing work continued for more than a decade after that.

The main value of the Rococo palace is considered to be its rich interiors today. The best European artists worked on their design. You can see many beautiful paintings and tapestries on the walls. A rich collection of ancient sculptures is kept in the palace. Its huge crystal chandeliers … Read all

Cuvillies Theatre

From the series “Rococo Architecture – Famous Monuments”
Fans of theatrical art will have the opportunity to visit the unique Cuvillies Theater in Munich. It is considered one of the most beautiful Rococo theaters in Europe. It is named after the chief court architect of the mid-18th century. The theater building was built according to his project. Its interior design was also designed by this architect. Rich ornaments with various natural and mythological motifs adorn the theater hall even today. The hall has an interesting distribution of seats.

Initially, its main box in the stalls was formed for the most prominent city nobles. The second row was intended for representatives of the lower noble strata. Court employees could occupy the third row. The very first performance took place at the Cuvillies Theater in 1781. It was the Opera of … Read all

Asam Church

From the series “Rococo Architecture – Famous Monuments”
St. John's Church is located in Munich. It is also known to many tourists by the unofficial name Asam. Its construction lasted 13 years. It was fully completed in 1746. The beautiful church is one of the most beautiful Rococo monuments in the city today. Initially, this church was built as a private one. It was built by talented local architects – the Azam brothers. They owned several houses near the church. They built a religious monument so that one of the brothers could admire its altar from the window of his house.

A series of protests followed in the circles of residents after the construction of the church. Citizens demanded to make the new church public. The founders of the church had to make concessions to locals. Their creation became public domain a few years after its … Read all
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