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| Short description | A place where once a year, the proverbial "Ordnung" drowning in liters of beer, drinking of the occasion of the Oktoberfest. On the one hand, the state marked by history, the other returning to the future - the German capital, Berlin, occupies a prominent place in several cities, promoting the latest, most trendy alternative arts and music. If you love visiting museums and monuments in Germany, do not miss. In turn, if you are looking for an ideal place for winter madness, there is nothing better than a snowy Alpine slopes. |
| Capital | Berlin |
| Political system | Federal Republic (16 states) |
| Area | 357114 km2 |
| Population | 81900000 |
| Time zone | UTC+1: Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid |
| Casual name | Germany (de) |
| Access to sea and mountains | In the north into the North Sea and Baltic Sea (the length of the coast: 2389 km) south of the Alps mountain range. |
| Emergency numbers | 110 (police) or 112 (fire brigade and ambulances) |
| Electric plugs | the so-called "Schuko" 230V, 50 Hz, electrical plugs: type C, type C-2, type F |
| Phone code | +49 |
-Romantic writers - Schiller and Goethe,
-Promote a current techno music, and create the foundations for electronic music
-Bavarian castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau
-Popular car brands (BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Opel)
Good-quality highways
Drobiazgowości-order and its residents
-Tales of the Brothers Grimm
Christmas-fairs, the so-called. "Weihnachtsmarkt"
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Germany's climate is temperate and generally without fixed periods of hot or cold. Northwest coast and Germany are maritime climate, with its characteristic warm winds from the western North Sea. The climate is characterized by warm summers and mild winters. In the hinterland there is a continental climate, characterized by larger daily and seasonal fluctuations in temperature, warmer summers and colder winters.
The average annual temperature in the country is about 9 ° C. In January, the coldest month, average temperature is about 1.6 ° C in the north and about -2 ° C in the south. In July, the warmest month, the situation turns around and it is colder in the north than in the south. Total annual precipitation ranges from 2000 mm annually in the southern mountain ranges of only 400 mm in nearby Mainz. In most areas the average rainfall of 600 mm to 800 mm per year.
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Every season is good to go, depending on the division of Germany and the assumptions associated with travel. Summer, Spring and Autumn are relevant to the planning of visits, the more so because even in summer did not threaten us extremely high temperatures. Beauty of Bavaria's best to learn the autumn and spring, mountain trails, strolling and admiring the alpine scenery. In turn, bordering Germany, Austria, southern areas are ideal for practicing winter sports, so it's best to visit them in the cold months. , M the ae 0 ȕ family: "Times New Roman"; background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-FarEast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA '>
The average annual temperature in the country is about 9 ° C. In January, the coldest month, average temperature is about 1.6 ° C in the north and about -2 ° C in the south. In July, the warmest month, the situation turns around and it is colder in the north than in the south. Total annual precipitation ranges from 2000 mm annually in the southern mountain ranges of only 400 mm in nearby Mainz. In most areas the average rainfall of 600 mm to 800 mm per year.
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Germans are renowned as "country of poets and thinkers." World of the Brothers Grimm Fairy knows probably every European child. Among the best known poets one should mention the names of Lessing, Goethe, Schiller, Kleist, Hoffmann, Brecht and Schmidt.
Nine Germans so far have received the Nobel Prize in literature: Theodor Mommsen, Paul von Heyse, Gerhart Hauptmann, Thomas Mann, Nelly Sachs, Hermann Hesse, Heinrich Böll, Günter Grass, and Herta Müller.
German philosophical systems for centuries determined the main trends in philosophy, let alone even kantzm or German idealism. The best known is the German philosophers Kant, Schopenhauer, Leibniz, Nietzsche and Heidegger.
In 1810 at the initiative of Wilhelm von Humboldt founded the University of Berlin, one of the most famous in Europe.
An important cultural event is held in Frankfurt, Frankfurt International Book Fair.
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Nearly 53 million people in Germany professes the Christian religion (26 million Catholics, Protestants, 26 million, 900 thousand. Orthodox), Muslims 3.3 million, 230 thousand. - Buddhists, 100 thousand. - Jews, 90 thousand. - Hindus. The Basic Law guarantees freedom of thought, conscience and religion. In Germany there is no state church. Younger generations increasingly are moving away from the faith specific religious dogmas limited, and only remains the Land Bavaria, where tradition and deep religiosity are still heavily cultivated.
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Germany is a very orderly society, and they are far from the southern Italians and Spaniards temperament. Good manners, refinement and mutual respect are characterized by their social relations. Germans are generally open nation where pluralism prevails lifestyles. Definitely the most tolerant and ethno-cultural diversity characterized by Berlin, and southern Germany are still rather conservative. Still obtain the internal divisions between eastern and western part of Germany. This division is strongly marked in the minds of the inhabitants of Germany, and still are being felt prejudices and stereotypes.
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| Official language | German |
Depending on the Land use changes the type of dialect. Especially characteristic is the Austro-Bavarian dialect used in the areas of Bavaria and Austria, whose wording is significantly different from the formal German
English is widely understood language and its use is not a problem for most people. An exception may be older people in small towns or immigrants.
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Passports
Must be valid for at least 3 months in advance (not applicable to EU citizens who only have to confirm their nationality, identity card)
Visas
Needed for non-EU nationals for stays over 3 months.
Transportation of currency and goods
Tourists may import goods into Germany from other countries without customs duties in an amount indicating the possession of them for their own use. Without duty can wwieź:
- 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco
-1 Liter of alcohol over 22% or 2 liters of alcoholic beverages, wine, sake or other to 22% alcohol or 2 liters of sparkling wine / liquor, or proportionate summary of the above alcohol and 2 liters of wine
-500 G of coffee or essences or concentrates of coffee or other coffee-based products
-50 G of perfume and 0.25 liters of eau de toilette.
- Other goods with a value exceeding 175 euro.
The carriage of pets
Dogs, cats and ferrets traveling to European Union countries must have their own passport. The passport must be clearly assigned to the animal by entering an identification number corresponding to tatuażowi or information on a microchip. In addition to the animal and its owner, the passport must have a valid entry in the veterinary vaccination against rabies.
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German National Tourist Board (GNTB)
Beethovenstraße 69
60325 Frankfurt / Main
Fax: +49 (0) 69/75 19 03
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Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
st. Jazdów 12
00-467 Warsaw
tel: 022 5841 700
fax: 022 5841 739
Website: www.warschau.diplo.de
Polish Embassy in Berlin
Lassenstr. 19-21, 14193 Berlin
tel. (0-049 30) 22313 0
Fax:. (0-049 30) 22313 155
E - mail: info@botschaft-polen.de
Website: www.botschaft-polen.de
www.ambasada-polska.de
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For a stay in Germany, planned for more than 7 days subject to his obligation meldunkowemu. During those seven days to complete the formalities associated with a report. If a person intends to stay in Germany longer than three months, is required to apply to the foreign office to issue a statement about the "Community Right to stay" (Bescheinigung ueber das gemeinschaftliche Aufenthaltsrecht). Please tell us the title of the office of residence and make a statement on measures to maintain possession and health insurance. The certificate may apply for the next 5 years. People undertaking the formalities in making statements as to domicile should be requested to issue the above mentioned statement regardless of the proposed period of stay.
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Analogous to the entry into the country.
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Evidence of entitlement to medical benefits is the European Health Insurance Card.
Use of benefits health care providers having a contract with sickness funds. Their list can be obtained from the local sickness fund (Krankenkasse).
Before taking the treatment, the physician must provide health insurance card and proof of identity. Then shall be printed m.in. in Polish, in which the patient is asked to provide meters. Others. planned period of stay in Germany and sign a statement that it did not come to Germany for treatment. EHIC should have with them as the doctor is obliged to keep a copy.
Treatment requires specialist and hospital referrals. In urgent cases may be reported directly to the hospital, showing the EHIC.
Fees
During the first visit with a family doctor in a given quarter is a fee of EUR 10. During subsequent visits the same physician is sufficient to show proof of previous payment.
After the first visit to the dentist in a given quarter also be paid a fee of EUR 10. The same should also be charged for each first appointment with another doctor or dentist.
A visit to a specialist referral from a GP is free of charge, but in the absence of a referral of its cost is 10 euros.
The fee for hospital treatment is 10 Euros per day of stay, no more than 28 days per year. It should also cover the costs of above-standard services available in the hospital.
Aid for rehabilitation are 10 per day.
Payment for prescription drugs is 10% of the price, but not less than EUR 5 and not more than EUR 10.
These fees do not apply to children under 18 years of age and pregnant women.
Because transport in Germany provide sanitary institutions not connected with the hospitals, the carrier should be EHIC. If this is impossible, in the case of receipt of the invoice form to be sent immediately with the bill received for the institution that issued the bill for transportation.
Plumbing for transport to a hospital in Germany a surcharge of 10% but not less than EUR 5 and not more than EUR 10. The costs of transportation to outpatient treatment are reimbursed only in exceptional cases
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The most important document is the health insurance. Living and working in Germany can choose insurance from the private sector or government. In addition, it is possible to buy the following documents:
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Nazwa choroby |
Szczepienia obowiązkowe |
Szczepienia zalecane |
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Wirusowe zapalenie wątroby typu A (WZW typu A) - „żółtaczka pokarmowa” |
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Wirusowe zapalenie wątroby typu B (WZW typu B) |
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Tężec, błonica, polio |
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Dur brzuszny |
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Choroba Heinego-Medina (Polimyelitis) |
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Meningokokowe zapalenie opon mózgowych |
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Wścieklizna |
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Japońskie zapalenie mózgu |
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Kleszczowe zapalenie mózgu |
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Odra, świnka, różyczka |
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NHS Direct: 0845 46 47 - this number can obtain information about the nearest hospitals
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It is recommended to keep proof of payment and invoices in the event of a claim for reimbursement of medical expenses.
Information about health insurance in Germany:
Verbindungsstelle Deutsche Krankenversicherung Ausland (DVKA)
Pennefeldsweg 1911-1915
53177 Bonn
Deutschland
Tel. 00 49 228 95 30-0
Fax 00 49 228 95 30-6 00
post@dvka.de
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Germany is one of the safest countries in the world. Low crime rate, however, should not influence the behavior of primary care, such as guarding baggage or documents.
There is no threat sanitary epidemologicznego.
In Germany there are Nazi ultraprawicowe groups, which often use violence and may pose a risk, especially for people who are not tolerated by them.
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There are no open conflicts
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Police 110
Fire brigade 112
Ambulance 115
National Directory Enquiries 11833
National Directory Enquiries (in Polish) 11837
International Directory Enquiries 11834
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Germany is bordered to the north of the North Sea, Denmark and the Baltic Sea, east of the Polish and the Czech Republic, on the south by Austria and Switzerland and from the west to France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands. Each of these countries belong to the Schengen zone, so crossing the border does not require a passport control.
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Germany has a very extensive network of airports, are among the most popular in the world. Airlines offer international and domestic calls. Due to its central location in Europe, Germany is an ideal point of transfer for travelers in remote distances. In addition, competitive advantage fares offered by low-cost carriers (Air Berlin, HLX, Condor, DBA)
International airports in Germany:
Berlin - Schoenefeld (SXF)
Tel. 0 30 - 6 09 10, Fax. 0 1930-1960 1991 1951 2009
www.berlin-airport.de
Berlin - Tegel (TXL)
Tel. 0 30 - 4 10 11, Fax. 0 1930-1941 01 21 11
www.berlin-airport.de
Berlin - Tempelhof (THF)
Tel. 0 18 05 - 25 85 76
www.berlin-airport.de
Bremen (BRE)
Tel. 04 21 - 5 59 50, Fax. 04 21 - 5 59 54 74
www.airport-bremen.de
Dortmund (DTM)
Tel. 02 31 - 9 21 31 40, Fax. 02 31 - 9 21 31 25
www.flughafen-dortmund.de
Dresden (DRS)
Tel. 03 51 - 8 81 33 60, Fax. 03 51 - 8 81 30 35
www.dresden-airport.de
Dusseldorf (DUS)
Tel. 02 11 - 42 10, Fax. 02 11 - 4 21 66 66
www.duesseldorf-international.de
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Tel. 0 1969-1969 00, Fax. 0 1969-1969 07 00 81
www.frankfurt-airport.de
Hamburg (HAM)
Tel. 0 40 - 5 07 50, Fax. 0 1940-1950 75 12 34
www.ham.airport.de
Hannover (HAJ)
Tel. 05 1911-1997 70 Fax. 05 11 - 9 77 18 98
www.hannover-airport.de
Köln / Bonn (CGN)
Tel. 03 fortieths 0 22 0, Fax. 0 22 03/40 40 44
www.koeln-bonn-airport.de
Leipzig / Halle (LEJ)
Tel. 41/22 03 40, Fax. 03 41 / 2 24 11 11
www.leipzig-halle-airport.de
München (MUC)
Tel. 0 89 - 9 75 00, Fax. 0 1989-1997 1955 1979 2006
www.munich-airport.de
Münster / Osnabrück (FMO)
Tel. 0 25 71 - 9 40, Fax. 0 25 1971-1994 20 19
www.flughafen-fmo.de
Nürnberg (NUE)
Tel. 09 11 - 9 37 00, Fax. 09 11 - 9 37 16 50
www.airport-nuernberg.de
Saarbrücken (SCN)
Tel. 0 68 93 - 8 30, Fax. 0 68 93 - 8 33 13
Stuttgart (STR)
Tel. 07 1911-1994 80 Fax. 07 11 - 9 48 22 41
www.flughafen-stuttgart.de/de
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Most international calls supports the Berlin train station. Most are also traveling to Cologne or Munich.
Attention should be paid to alternative flights, since the prices are often comparable to train tickets. Super-fast Thalys train connects Cologne and Aachen to Paris and Brussels. InterCity (IC) and InterCity Express (ICE), which travels to 50. German cities. Speed train ICE kurusje Switzerland, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands.
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Most carriers offer a Europe-wide travel to Germany
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Due to the very extensive network of motorways, driving in Germany is done quickly and usually without problems. More than 700 petrol stations, service areas and hotels are open around the clock. There are no tolls on motorways in Germany. In the event of an accident or breakdown, the German Automobile Association (ADAC) provides emergency road service throughout the country. Members of the international partner organizations can take advantage of free assistance. Vehicles from other countries that do not have a European license plates contain the country code must have the appropriate sticker with the name of the country of origin.
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Germany has a network of tourist ports, reached by a number of ferries and cruise ships. The most important ports in the North Sea: Bremen / Bremerhaven, Hamburg, Emden, Wilhelmshaven. The most important ports in the Baltic Sea: Kiel, Rostock, Lübeck-Travemünde.
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In Germany, leaded petrol is no longer available. You can fill diesel and biodiesel, as well as gas.
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German airline Deutsche Lufthansa support calls on domestic routes.
Domestic flights are mainly business travel, the train is simpler and often cheaper alternative to other travelers. It should look for promotions and special offers for domestic flights - when air travel may be one of the cheaper alternatives.
Should be paid attention to the exact location of the airport if you use the services of low cost airlines. Often operated by the airports are located far from the place from which took its name. An example would be the airport Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, located in Hahn really, two hours drive from Frankfurt.
Carriers offering domestic flights in Germany:
1. Air Berlin [15] (including LTU), the second-largest airline, operates the majority of airports in Germany.
2. Lufthansa [16] supports all major air routes in Germany, with one hour intervals. The proposed dedicated passenger terminal is coffee, tea and a wide selection of newspapers.
3. Cirrus Airlines [17] focuses mainly on short distances for business trips in Germany and Europe. As part of the connection is working closely with Lufthansa.
4. OLT [18] supports the selected route in Germany, based in Bremen, year m.in. on the route of Borkum and Helgoland.
5. TUIfly.com [19] (formerly Hapagfly and HLX), a rival Air Berlin, which supports several airports outside the main halls of flights.
6. Germanwings [20], a subsidiary of Lufthansa, based in Cologne, gradually replacing the parent company to operate low cost flights.
7. InterSky [21] small, but worrying about their passengers, airlines, serving more routes in Germany and Europe, based in Friedrichshafen (near Lake Constance).
8. Sylt Air [22] połącznia on the route Hamburg-Sylt.
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Traveling by train is a fast and comfortable way to reach your destination. Ticket prices are low, but we pay attention to the available promotions and special offers that saves a large part of the cost. InterCity (IC) and InterCity Express (ICE) is the trains, which connect over 50 major cities, going every hour. Smaller towns are interconnected network of regional trains.
There are two basic types of discounts - SparPrice SparPrice 25 and 50, which means 25% and 50% discount from the normal fare for round-trip ticket, provided that passengers are limited to a specific date and type of train and departure and return to the same station.
Tickets SparPrice also offer a discount for groups of travelers of at least 4 people.
Children under the age of 14 traveling under the supervision of a parent or guardian can travel for free.
Group travelers numbering six or more people can save up to 70% on rail tickets.
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Urban bus networks in large cities are highly developed and integrated with most U-Bahn (subway), S-Bahn (suburban trains) and trams.
Some cities such as Berlin, Munich and Hamburg have introduced all-night bus service.
Tram and bus stops are marked with a green "H" (Haltestelle) and display the name of the bus stop, bus numbers and destinations, maps, transport network and timetables. On weekends and public holidays, restricted the number of connections.
In Berlin, bunk buses numbered # 100 and # 200 arrive at the place of major tourist attractions.
Tickets are usually valid for buses, trams, U-Bahn and S-Bahn.
They can be purchased at ticket vending machines located at bus stops, or pay the driver.
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In Germany, the main road traffic regulations are similar to those in force in most European countries. Valid driving on the right, a red light means stop, green allows you to move. Overtaking on the right is forbidden.
Speed limits:
100 km / h - outside built-up areas for cars without trailers
50 km / h - within built-up areas
Built-up area, road signs designate the name of a town or village, and built-up area represents the end of the strikethrough tag name of the village.
130 km / h - passenger cars on the highway
80 km / h - a car with a trailer on the highway
There are no tolls for cars on motorways. Always carry a valid driver's license and proof of car insurance and registration documents. Mandatory car is equipped first aid kit.
Minimum age for drivers is 18 years.
The law requires a license in the seat-belts in both front and rear seats. Seats are mandatory for children under the age of four, and children under 12 years of age or height of 1.50 m should sit on special cushions. Motorcyclists must wear helmets.
Blood alcohol limit is 50 milligrams per 100 milliliters of blood. The penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol are fine and loss of license.
Mobile phones may be used only while driving hands-free kits.
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In large cities, the most popular means of transport is by far the S-Bahn suburban railway that is fast. In addition, in larger cities, operates subway (U-Bahn), and any other network of trams, buses. It ba Џ 8)
Speed limits:
100 km / h - outside built-up areas for cars without trailers
50 km / h - within built-up areas
Built-up area, road signs designate the name of a town or village, and built-up area represents the end of the strikethrough tag name of the village.
130 km / h - passenger cars on the highway
80 km / h - a car with a trailer on the highway
There are no tolls for cars on motorways. Always carry a valid driver's license and proof of car insurance and registration documents. Mandatory car is equipped first aid kit.
Minimum age for drivers is 18 years.
The law requires a license in the seat-belts in both front and rear seats. Seats are mandatory for children under the age of four, and children under 12 years of age or height of 1.50 m should sit on special cushions. Motorcyclists must wear helmets.
Blood alcohol limit is 50 milligrams per 100 milliliters of blood. The penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol are fine and loss of license.
Mobile phones may be used only while driving hands-free kits.
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In most large hotel chains, universities and libraries. In every big city, you can use Internet cafes, where prices range from 0.50 to 2-3 Euro / h.
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The hours of operation of post offices (Postämte): Mon-Fri. in hours. 8.00-18.00 and Sat. from 8.00-12.00.
Price tag for an ordinary letter is Euro 0.55, and 0.45 euro a postcard.
Post boxes are yellow with a black logo of the German post.
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Euro (€). 1 Euro = 100 cents
Banknotes: € 500, 200,100,50, 20, 10 and 5
Coins: € 2 and 1 and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cent.
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Cash or card. Modern ATMs accept international debit and credit cards. Airport and major railway stations have electronic devices that can be used to exchange foreign currency to the euro. Credit cards are not widely accepted, especially in smaller establishments. Most credit cards and credit cards: Maestro, Master Card, Visa, American Express and Diners Club.
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milk about 0.70 - 0.90 €
bread - toasted 0.80, better genre: 2,30-2,40 €
yogurt - small 0.50 - 1 €
mineral water - € 0.50
canned beer - € 1
cheese slices 170g - 1,50-2 €
ham - a set of three different 400g - 2,50 € - 3,50 €
wine - 3 €
coffee - 4 € - 8 € (coffee road)
tea, 25pcs - 2 € -4 €,
Shower Gel - 3 € - 4 €
toothpaste about 2 €
Student room per month - about 300/350 €
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The best places to shop in big food discount stores such as Lidl and Aldi. It is worth to pay attention to the so-called "Sonderpreis", which means that the article can be bought cheaper than a regular range. If we want a fresh pastries, go to the bakery (Bäckerei) are also worth recommending to the German confectionery (Konditorei).
Most shops are open from 8 to 20. Shops at airports, railway stations or petrol stations are usually open around the clock. Because of the controversy concerning the hours and days of trading, each Land has the right to represent their own regulations in this regard. The most restrictive part of Bavaria and Saarland, where there are strict restrictions on operating hours of shops, while trade is prohibited on Sundays. Some provinces maintain a ban on trade on Sundays.
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- High-quality sweets and chocolate
- Haribo jellies
- Local beer and wine
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- 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco
-1 Liter of alcohol over 22% or 2 liters of alcoholic beverages, wine, sake or other to 22% alcohol or 2 liters of sparkling wine / liquor, or proportionate summary of the above alcohol and 2 liters of wine
-500 G of coffee or essences or concentrates of coffee or other coffee-based products
-50 G of perfume and 0.25 liters of eau de toilette.
- Other goods of a value not exceeding € 175
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Twice a year the German stores are organizing off-season sales (winter and summer), where prices are falling even clothes to -70% of initial value.
Just in case, you must have cash with them, using the services of German households, the so-called. Gasthäuser. It is not always accepted in these cards.
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Many international hotel chains have their hotels in Germany. Reservations can be made online, through search engine portals focusing on many different types of hotels.
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Offer a different standard - from typical hostels for bacpackersów, with dormitory rooms, the Family hostels in smaller towns.
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In Germany, there are several campsites near the big cities and in smaller towns. Their standard is usually high, often in addition to basic facilities also offer additional attractions, such as. gyms, playgrounds for children.
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Farms, the most typical alpine village; Gasthäuser - modeled on the traditional inns, where, in addition benefit from the accommodation, you can also eat and drink at the inn run by the owners.
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Overnight at hotel in the dorm bed for 15 Euros. In the hotel, depending on the standard pay per night for 30 Euro or more (double-room). It should seek to make deals and early booking on the website, as it often is replaced by the rebates and discounts to allow for the maximum cost of undervaluation.
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Unlike most European capitals, where prices for hotels and hostels are usually much higher than in smaller cities in Germany, the situation is completely opposite. Offers of accommodation in Berlin are very diverse and, in addition to their price is very affordable.
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In Germany, each region has its own local dishes, prepared with regional products. Restaurants in Germany are divided into various types, from traditional German restaurant after the exquisite places, mentioned in the Michelin guides. It is also very popular international cuisine. Every major town has a wide selection of Italian, Asian, Indian and Greek restaurants. Bars open late at night offering a quick and cheap food (pizzas, kebabs, Fast-food chains).
Breakfast is usually eaten between 6 and 9 am. Many restaurants offering a breakfast menu, often up to 14. A typical German breakfast consists of bread or rolls with sausage, cheese, jam or honey, muesli flakes, served with coffee or tea.
Lunch is the main meal of the day, jadanym mainly on the heat, but also in the form of salads or sandwich'y.
Dinner is usually eaten between 18 and 19, and breads and additives. Alternatively, the heat is provided, especially for people who only eat at noon a light lunch.
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- In regions that have access to the sea: shrimp, seafood, soups, fish, salmon
- Schnitzel - breaded and fried veal meat, and its variants: Jägerschnitzel served with mushrooms, and Zigeunerschnitzel with spicy vegetables
- Rippchen - succulent pieces of pork served with sauerkraut and mashed potato
-Gulash-traditional Hungarian dish, but well liked and very popular in Germany
-Different types of German sausage: bratwurst, and Bockwurst Rindswurst.
- Bauernomelett - Bavarian omelet: eggs mixed with potatoes and onions
-Stew - Food, where you can find a mixed pieces of meat, beans, potatoes, peas and carrots, occurring in many variants
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- Traditional beer at Oktoberfest
-Schnapps - the type of alcohol, brandy with a slight fruity taste of apples, cherries, plums or peaches (most used flavors)
-Jägermeister - typical German alcohol, liquor with herbs and spices
- Radler, a mixture of beer and sprite, usually in a ratio of 3 / 1
- Diesel - a mixture of beer and Coca-Cola
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The most traditional dishes can be sampled in the premises of a "Gasthaus" or "Gasthof". It is worth to look for a restaurant specializing in a particular type of cuisine. Network "VAPI" offers a large selection of Italian dishes at affordable prices. In larger cities you can eat cheaply in Chinese or Asian restaurants, or booths offering fried sausages, or a Turkish kebab.
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There are no set rules as to leave a tip. In most cases, the service charge is included in the meal. Gratuities may vary depending on location and quality of services - from rounding up the account for the full amount, up to 10 percent of the cost of a meal. Always warn the waiter that we intend to pay the amount. No practice of leaving money on the table.
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On a hot meal in a restaurant is best to go from 11:30 to 14 and between 18 and 21st
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Romantic street (Romantische Strasse):
Romantic street is basically 220 miles winding road which starts from the picturesque surroundings Menu in the north and moving in the direction of the southern Alps, which surrounds the charming villages and towns.
Cologne:
Cologne is famous for its beer production, which showcases Germany. The city impresses with beauty and charm.
Neuschwanstein Castle:
Neuschwanstein Castle is widely known as the Sleeping Beauty Castle. It is the most visited castles in Germany and most beautiful in terms of architecture. The castle is located near the border with Austria. Because of its beauty became a model for the castle at Disneyland.
Berlin:
The German capital, the center of politics, media and culture. And amid the hustle and bustle of city life that attracts tourists with the best night clubs, music, colorful artistic events, history, architecture and its original lifestyle of its inhabitants.
Lake Constance:
Lake Constance is known as one of the largest lakes in Europe. Fed waters of the Rhine, creates a picturesque view of the extended foot of the Alps.
Dachau:
Former concentration camp is one of the sites most visited by tourists. It recalls the violent historical events and allows you to keep the memory of them continued in subsequent generations.
Black Forest:
Black Forest is located in south-western part of Germany and is known as the cradle of the creation of the famous cuckoo clocks. Tourism in this region has developed a large-scale, accommodation can be found on one of the camping or tourist farms.
Munich:
Bavarian town, visited mostly crowded on the occasion of the Oktoberfest, party where the beer is pouring in torrents and the cheerful chorus members sing traditional German songs.
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- Mines of Rammelsberg and historic town of Goslar
- Town Hall & Roland on the Market in Bremen
- Hanseatic City of Lübeck
- Old Town in Stralsund
- Historic Centre of Wismar
- Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Michael in Hildesheim
- Wadden Sea
- Park Muskauer
- Museum Island in Berlin
- Bauhaus and its place in Weimar and Dessau
- Royal Garden Dessau-Wörlitz
- Wartburg Castle in Eisenach
- Monument to Luther in Eisleben
- Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin
- Old Town of Quedlinburg
- Classical Weimar
- Monument to Luther in Wittenberg
- The boundaries of the kingdom of the Romanesque
- Monastery Maulbronn
- Monastic Island of Reichenau im Bodensee
- Regensburg - the most beautiful medieval city in Central Europe
- Residence Würzburgów
- Cathedral of Aachen
- Palace and Castle Augustusburg Falkenlust Brühl
- Cologne Cathedral
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German culture is very diverse and combines a unique art treasures, world-renowned orchestra, fascinating architecture, ranging from medieval monuments, the works of modern art. Both the literature and painting and music have their eminent representatives of German. A feast for the senses is a visit to the Berlin museums and galleries, as well as many German cultural festivals.
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Particularly attractive regions for nature lovers are alpine scenery of Bavaria, Lake Constance and the Black Forest area. Additionally, you can go into areas and Spreewald'u Moselle valley, of which the latest in 91 years was protected by UNESCO, becoming the Spreewald Biosphere Reserve.
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In many German cities are organized annual "Museum Nights", which means the chance to explore the exposure at night, in an attractive offer - for example,. bought a single ticket is valid for all museums involved in the action.
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The most important German festivals:
Berlin Film Festival
Berlin Film Festival takes place annually in February and is considered one of the most exciting and valuable festivals in Europe. Movie premieres take place in Berlin, but Palast.
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest in Munich is held every year in late September or early October. It is world-famous festival, where the fun is accompanied by streams of drinking of beer for the occasion. Served in the traditional kuflach, distinguished by taste, aroma and alcohol content. People from all over the world together in a feast of beer gardens, talking, singing songs and dancing in the regional.
Berlin Love Parade
Love Parade is a cult festival, whose roots date back 1,989 years. Its aim is to promote peace, love and understanding among nations through music that connects people. The parade takes place in mid-July. Typical for the festival are trucks with open roofs, representing local clubs and to their mobile replica. Color, playing with the crowd, sounds of live music by a DJ and a lot of positive energy are the elements inherent in the tradition of Love Parade.
Berlin Marathon
This event takes place at the end of September, and the participant could be anyone, regardless of age, fitness level, gender or nationality. The idea of a marathon is not just the win, and hundreds of different people unite in the common run.
Carnival in Germany
Known as "Fasching", takes place annually in February. The most famous carnivals are those that take place in the cities of Aachen, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Mainz, Munich and Münster.
Carnival processions create colorful crowds, dressed participants, playing in the streets.
Frankfurt Book Fair
A very important cultural event of the region, enjoying an international reputation. Fair associate editors from different countries, of which every year a guest of honor is chosen. The event is organized in October.
Weihnachtsmarkt
Colorful Christmas fairs, held during the Christmas market of almost every city. During the Christmas market you can buy traditional Christmas ornaments and souvenirs, enjoy the delights of winter (eg. baked apples with vanilla sauce) and drink mulled wine.
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From 16 years of age may consume alcohol niedestylowany, such as beer or wine. Completion of 18 years allows the use of alcohol without restriction as to its nature. Nightlife in Germany is very different depending on the region. Center during parties is definitely Berlin, combining location with a completely different style of music and culture. It is noteworthy that more concerts and events taking place in Berlin, and also visit the cult clubs: Bar 25, the Watergate Club, the Tresor or SO36. Berlin is the capital of electronic music in the broad sense of the word, and almost all of the clubs evolved its own specific sound.
Prices in the clubs are very different, depending on the quality of. It is worth to pay attention to special offers at the bar, or so-called. happy hour where drinks are sold at lower prices do not apply for specific promotions.
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AC adapter for devices with plugs or hybrid (fit into the slots of both standards - German and French)
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It should carry a cash - not every German service center pay by credit card.
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