Travel in Germany and Europe

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How to Travel in Germany, Austria, and
Switzerland... and really enjoy it!

How do you pay the bill in a German restaurant? Will your debit or credit card work in Germany? Does a US cell phone work in Europe? These are just a few of the kinds of questions you can find the answer to—here at our Web site and in our two books on German culture.

Practical Travel Information and Advice

TRAVEL TIPS - GETTING AROUND

• Airlines and Air Travel - Besides Lufthansa, which airlines can fly you to and from Germany? How about flights within Europe? Find the answers...
• NEW! Marktl am Inn is the Bavarian town where Pope Benedict XVI was born in 1927. Views of the house where he was born, now a museum. More…
• The Reichstag in Berlin - The history of the German parliament and a guide to visiting the Reichstag and its dome
• Castles in Germany - Guides to castles and palaces in Germany
• Casinos in Austria, Germany, Switzerland - A guide
• City Guides for Germany - Sightseeing, history
• Country Information
• Austria: Country Data - History, facts and figures
• Germany: Country Data - History, facts and figures
• Switzerland: Country Data - Facts and figures
• Driving - Car rental, rules of the road, and more in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland
• Hotels in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland
• Rail Travel - Riding the rails in Germany and Europe is one of the most popular ways of getting around. Also see the “Trains” chapter from the GW book.

 
ADVICE FOR THE TRAVELER IN GERMANY and EUROPE

• Casinos in Austria, Germany, Switzerland - A guide
• NEW! Castles in Germany - Guides to castles and palaces in Germany
• Cell Phone Tips - Will your US wireless phone work in Germany? Probably not. But vee haf vays to make you talk! Some “Handy” advice.
• Currency Converter - On our Money/Geld page.
• Euro Currency - A guide to the currency used in Austria, Germany and most of Europe
• Berlin - Attractions, history, top sights!
• The Reichstag in Berlin - The history of the German parliament and a guide to visiting the Reichstag and its dome
• Munich - München - Attractions, history, Oktoberfest
• Travel Guide to Germany (UK) - What Brits need to know
• Travel Guide to Germany (USA) - What North Americans need to know
• Electrical Tips - This page tells you what you need to know about electricity in the German-speaking world. With links to information and sources for adapters and converters.
• GPS Navigation - Rent a GPS system to guide you through Germany and Europe.
• Internet and Modem Tips - How to stay connected in Europe.

• Shopping Advice for Germany, Austria, Switzerland
• Shopping Hours in Germany, Austria, Switzerland
• Telephone Tips - Not all telephones are created equal.
• Television - Why your North American TV set won’t work in Europe... and what you can do about it.
• Trains - The “Trains” chapter from The German Way. Rail travel in Germany and Europe.

Recommended Travel Sites

Travel Guides

• Live Like a German - Explore Germany - Select vacation rentals and detailed Travel Guides
• Germany Travel Guide by German Places - Well-designed Germany travel portal with information, sights, pictures and tips for tourists with destination Germany.
• Just Landed - Germany - Information and advice for expats and travelers in Germany.
• everycastle.com - including castles in Germany

ALSO SEE THESE GW TRAVEL PAGES
Air Travel | Driving | City Guides | Hotels/B&Bs
Rail Travel | Maps | Money
Travel Books/Maps | Language Help

More Travel Connections

Know Before You Go!

US Customs and Border Protection
Important travel information for both US citizens and foreign visitors from cpb.gov.

Travel Advisories from cpb.gov

US Department of State - Consular Affairs
Travel warnings, passport forms and info, consulates, and more.

Austria - Country Specific Info - US State Department

Germany - Country Specific Info - US State Department

Switzerland and Liechtenstein - Country Specific Info - US State Department

International Travel - US State Department

For US embassies and consulates, see our
Consulates and Embassies page.

Expat Blog
Our own German Way Expat Blog discusses issues of interest to expats and travelers in German-speaking Europe.

Casinos in Austria, Germany, Switzerland
A guide to gambling in the German-speaking countries

City Guides - Germany
Sights, history

Germany: Country Data
History, facts and figures

Oktoberfest - Tips and highlights

Das Wetter / The Weather

Will it be rainy, sunny, or what at your destination?

Accuweather Worldwide Weather Reports
Current World Weather - select a country or region.

Donnerwetter
German and world weather (in German).

Intellicast Worldwide Weather
Includes good European coverage.

The Weather Channel - World Maps
See their European weather map (large version).

WorldClimate.com
Find the average temps and rainfall for cities around the world. What's the weather normally like?

Money/Geld

Money, banks, and credit - from the GW book.

Money/Geld
More about money in Germany - and you can quickly calculate the value of any currency - from the euro to the zloty - with our Currency Converter.

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