Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Need to Know
Currency
Euro (€)
Language
German
Visas
Generally not required for tourist stays of up to 90 days (or at all for EU nationals); some na-
tionalities need a Schengen visa.
Money
ATMs widespread. Cash is king; credit cards are not widely used.
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones operate on GSM900/1800. Local SIM cards can be used in unlocked European
and Australian phones. Most US multiband phones also work in Germany.
Time
Central European Time (GMT/UTC plus one hour). Daylight savings: last Sunday in March to
last Sunday in October.
Tourist Information
Visit Berlin ( www.visitberlin.de ) has branches at the airports, the main train station, the
Brandenburg Gate, the TV Tower and on Kurfürstendamm, and a call centre (2500 2333) for
information/bookings.
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