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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? Should you take traveller’s checks or will your debit or credit card work in Germany? Does a U.S. 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 (on the right).

Hostels in Germany
Budget accommodation across the country, ranging
from private and ensuite rooms to shared dormitories.

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...
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.

Voltage Converter
Step up and down 220 to 110 volts and
110 to 220 volts voltage converter
www.220-electronics.com

ADVICE FOR THE TRAVELER IN GERMANY and EUROPE

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
Munich - München - Attractions, history, Oktoberfest
Hotels in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland
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.

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Recommended Travel Sites

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.

More Travel Connections

Know Before You Go!

US Customs Service
An excellent site with important information for both US citizens and foreign visitors.

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

City Guides - Germany
Sights, history

Germany: Country Data
History, facts and figures

Oktoberfest - Tips and highlights

Travel Advisories (US Customs)

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

Austria Travel Sheet (US State Department)

Germany Travel Sheet (US State Department)

Swiss Travel Sheet (US State Department)

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

Das Wetter / The Weather

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

Accuweather Worldwide Weather Reports
Current International - 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.