Sightseeing in Rostock - what to see. Complete travel guide

1. Tourists are strongly recommended to exchange currency at home as in Rostock the currency exchange service is presented rather scantily. Currency can be exchanged only in specialized centers which are located on the premises of the airport or of the central railway station. Besides the exchange rate in this case will not be that profitable.
2. Many large stores, malls and shopping centers have adopted cash transfer network and accept most international credit cards to pay for goods. Tourists should keep in mind that local residents are rather suspicious towards the notes of the value exceeding 50 Euro. Small shops can just deny accepting notes of such value.
3. The streets of the Rostock town are impossibly clean. Tourists should be attentive towards littering and look for specially allotted litter bins. Any breach of the peace in the city is charged with heavy fines.
4. Prudent tourists should go shopping to one of the largest supermarkets of the town as in this case prices will be more affordable and lower than on the market or in a small grocery store. The main disadvantage of big supermarkets is still long queues.
5. The peak of the tourist season falls within a period from May till September as the weather is rather calm and mild in this period with rare rains. Travelers planning a rich touring program should better visit the city of Rostock exactly during this period. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Tourists who will lack local landmarks, sites and entertainment facilities should visit Hamburg. A train to Hamburg departs from a local railway station several times per day. A trip will take up to two hours. Tourists will easily get to Berlin as well. A trip to the capital will take a little more than three hours.
7. Cheap cafes and budgetary restaurants are located in large shopping centers. Several restaurants featuring affordable pricing policy are located close to the central railway station. The most expensive and luxurious restaurants are located in the Kroepeliner street.
Rostock is a typical seaport town with plenty of attractive family run restaurants, home cuisine cafes and cozy bars. However its gastronomy destinations are not limited just to eating … Open
8. Utility supplied voltage is 220V. All the hotels and inns are equipped with European standard sockets. Planning a vacation in Rostock tourists are recommended to check all the electric appliances for compatibility and get all the necessary adapters and connectors in advance.
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Germany: travelling advices

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.
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. … Open

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