Germany
Fast trains, serious museums, beer gardens and three very different big cities.
Photo: SDKmac (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Good to know
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Germany, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period…
Germany follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must: have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ag…
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area…
There are strict rules about goods you can take into and out of Germany. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty…
Exercise a high degree of caution. Latest change: Entry and exit requirements section – updated information on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).
Exercise a high degree of caution. Latest change: Editorial change.
Deutsche Bahn covers the country and the Deutschlandticket gives a month of unlimited regional and city transport for one flat price.
Cash still matters. Plenty of bakeries, bars and market stalls are card free or set a minimum spend.
Round up or add roughly 5 to 10 percent, and say the total you want to pay as you hand over the money.
Tap water is safe everywhere, though restaurants will assume you want bottled unless you ask for Leitungswasser.
Local knowledge
Contributed by guides, operators and creators on the ground. Community advice, kept separate from official sources.
One monthly flat fare covers regional trains, buses, trams and metros in every German city. It pays for itself in about three days.
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Frequently asked questions
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Germany, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel: (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
Germany follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must: (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Germany guide. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
There are strict rules about goods you can take into and out of Germany. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
Global Affairs Canada currently states: “Germany: Exercise a high degree of caution” (advisory level 2 of 4). Always check the original advisory before travelling.
Currency: EUR. Languages: German. Capital: Berlin.
Travel information last reviewed 12 August 2026. Compiled from German Federal Foreign Office, IATA Timatic, Open-Meteo and datakyte Travel Intelligence. Always confirm entry rules and safety guidance with official government sources before you travel.
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Photography: SDKmac (CC BY-SA 3.0); Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de (CC BY-SA 3.0); Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 4.0); Christoph Braun (CC0); Sven Teschke (CC BY-SA 3.0 de).