Turkey has a good healthcare system — especially in major cities and tourist regions. Private clinics often have a higher standard than public hospitals. Public Hospitals (Devlet Hastanesi): More affordable, but longer wait times. EU citizens are treated in public facilities with EHIC (reciprocal ag

German, Austrian, and Swiss citizens require a visa to enter Turkey. e-Visa (recommended) Online at evisa.gov.tr — the only official site (beware of fake sites!) Cost: about 50 US$ (approx. 47 €) for German citizens Validity: 180 days from the date of issue, max. 90 days stay Processing time: Immedi

The national currency is the Turkish Lira (₺ / TRY) . The exchange rate fluctuates greatly — check the current rate before traveling. Reference Rates (as of early 2026) 1 € ≈ 35–38 ₺ (fluctuating). 1 CHF ≈ 38–41 ₺. Withdrawing Money ATMs (Bankamatik): Available everywhere — at airports, in cities, a

WLAN is almost universally available for free in hotels, restaurants, and cafes — even in cheaper accommodations. The quality varies. Mobile Internet EU roaming does NOT apply in Turkey (not an EU member). Your German mobile data package is extremely expensive in Turkey (often 5–15 €/MB!). Turkish S

Turkey is generally a safe travel destination for tourists. Millions of Germans travel there without problems every year. As everywhere, common sense and a few regional peculiarities apply. General Petty crime: Pickpocketing in Istanbul (Taksim, Sultanahmet, Grand Bazaar), overpriced bills in touris

National Holidays Date Holiday Significance January 1 Yılbaşı New Year April 23 Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı National Sovereignty and Children's Day May 1 Emek ve Dayanışma Günü Labor Day May 19 Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day July 15 Demok

Homosexuality is legal in Turkey (since 1858 — earlier than in Germany!), but societal acceptance varies greatly. Istanbul has a visible LGBTQ+ scene (especially in Beyoğlu), but even here the atmosphere has become more conservative in recent years. The Istanbul Pride Parade has been banned since 20

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