Transportation:
Plane: Frankfurt-Hanh (this is the main international airport when flying from the US). Other cities that have airports are, Hamburg, Munich, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Cologne-Bonn, Stuttgart.
Train and bus:
Car: You can rent a car to self-drive your trip. An international driver’s license is not required to drive in Germany. However, if you plan in being in Germany for more than a few months obtaining a German driver’s license is required.
COUNTRY SNAPSHOT
Germany
Good Things To Know
Currency: Euros
Tipping: The service fee and VAT (tax) are included in the menu prices. It is typical to round up by 5-10 percent for a tip in restaurants, bars, and cafes.
Voltage: Plug sockets - F Voltage - 220-240v/50Hz
Language: German is the official language. English is widely spoken, especially in cities.
Weather: Germany has a temperate climate with winter lows in the 30s F and summer highs in the 70s-80s F.
Geography: Germany has a vast variety of landscapes, including mountains, plains, and dense forests.
Borders: France, Luxembourg, Belgium, The Netherlands, Denmark, Poland, Czechia, Austria, Switzerland, North Sea, Baltic Sea
UNESCO: Germany has 52 UNESCO sites. You can find more information here.
