🇩🇪 Travel facts Germany
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Germany — entry, tipping, plug type, customs and more. Compactly verified, with source references.
| Capital | Berlin |
|---|---|
| Language | German |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
| Timezone | UTC+1 |
| Flight time from Germany | Domestic travel by train, car, or short flight |
| Emergency number | 112 · Police 110 · Emergency 112 |
| Plug | Type C/F · 230 V / 50 Hz |
| EU / Schengen | EU · Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Germany?
Domestic destination — no border crossing; for flights, an official photo ID is sufficient.
How much should I tip in Germany?
5–10 % or round up — customary but not obligatory
Hotel: 1–2 € per piece of luggage
Taxi: Round up
Which plug adapter do I need in Germany?
No adapter needed — Type C / F (230 V / 50 Hz), German plugs fit.
Can you drink tap water in Germany?
Yes, tap water is drinkable.
Does my mobile phone work in Germany?
Domestic — your own tariff applies as usual.
Card or cash — how do you pay in Germany?
Euro; cards are increasingly common, cash remains important — not everywhere accepts cards.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and safety information may change at short notice — the binding source is the German Federal Foreign Office (Germany Travel Information) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
