Country guide

Germany

Germany runs from the Baltic and North Sea coasts in the north down to the Alps in the south, and its 16 states have kept enough separateness that the country reads as a set of destinations rather than one. Over 83 million people live in them, more than any other European Union member. Berlin is the capital and the largest single city, Frankfurt is the financial centre, and the largest urban area is neither - it is the Ruhr, a belt of western towns that have grown into each other. Choosing between the Bavarian south, the Rhine, the Hanseatic north and the eastern cities is the actual planning decision; the distances are short and the places are not variations on one another.

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Berlin
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Berlin 17,948 places
Munich
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Munich 3,799 places

Practical information

Language spoken: German; National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code: +49; International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency: Euro (EUR); Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number: 112 medical/fire · 110 police; Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type: Type C and F · 230 V; Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water: Safe from the mains; Public drinking water is regulated under national drinking-water rules

Planning a visit

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May: seasonal closure recorded
June: seasonal closure recorded
July: seasonal closure recorded
August: seasonal closure recorded — this month
September: seasonal closure recorded
October: seasonal closure recorded
November: seasonal closure recorded
December: seasonal closure recorded

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Common questions

How long should a first trip to Germany be?

Seven to ten days works for Berlin plus one connected region, or for a focused Rhine, Bavaria or northern-city route. Germany’s rail network makes multi-city travel practical, but changing bases every night still reduces useful time.

What entry documents are needed for Germany?

Germany’s Federal Foreign Office is the official visa reference. Review its nationality-specific entry rules and the Schengen application guidance for the passport and route being used.

What is the best way to travel around Germany?

Intercity and high-speed trains connect Germany’s major cities, with regional services completing shorter journeys. Deutsche Bahn publishes the integrated timetable; airport choice should follow the route rather than defaulting to one national gateway.

When is a practical time to visit Germany?

May through September favours outdoor city and countryside travel, while December has a distinct seasonal-market pattern. Alpine, North Sea and urban conditions differ enough that the intended region should determine clothing and reservations.

What money and payment basics apply in Germany?

Germany uses the euro (EUR). Cash and card practices are not stated as a single national rule in the cited source, so travellers should carry a backup and check the payment method before ordering or boarding.

What practical safety details should I save for Germany?

For Germany, 112 reaches medical and fire services and 110 reaches police. Type C and F plugs use 230 V, and mains tap water is recorded as safe.

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Berghain

Metropol

Tresor

Simpl

KitKatClub

So36

Schelling-Salon

Matrix

Ballhaus Spandau

Hafen

Mietshaus

A-Trane

Club der Visionaere

Club of Polish Losers

Schwabinger 7

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Café Keese

Club Insomnia

Franz-Club

Kater Blau

Kunstfabrik Schlot

Möve im Felsenkeller

Ritter Butzke

Rote Sonne

Sage Club

Sisyphos

Substanz

Bumsvoll Bar

Jugendschiff Remili

Festsaal Kreuzberg

Filmcasino

Kirk Bar

Metzer Eck

Schokoladen

Spindler & Klatt

089 Bar

100 Gramm Lounge

12

12 Grad Aetherloge

1820

1896

203 Bar im Fernsehturm

260 Grad

2 Dünyar

3

32-16-8

39 Bar

45°

45° Cocktailbar

5 Rings Sportsbar

70er

800A

808

8MM

9:00 pm

Ä

ABC Alte Börse Club

Aber Hallo

Abgedreht

Abgedreht Klub

Abseits

Abseitsfalle

Absinth

Absolut

Abstand

Abstrakt

Academie Lounge

ACUD

ada bar

Adam's Eck

Adara

Adara House

Adieu Bar

Adrijan Smoking Lounge

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