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Internet Access
Many hotels, hostels and pensions (B&Bs) have wireless internet access (called W-LAN;
pronounced vay-lan), DSL or an internet corner for their guests, often at no charge. If they
don't, ask staff to direct you to the nearest internet cafe.
Note that at some hotels or hostels wi-fi may be limited to some rooms and/or public areas.
Some hotels (usually top-end and business hotels) charge as much as €25 per day for wi-fi
access.
There are now around 100 public hotspots for free 30-minute access scattered around the
city. For locations, check www.publicwifi.de . To pin down private ones, try www.hotspot-
locations.com .
Numerous cafes and bars tout free wi-fi hotspots. If necessary, you'll be given a password
when placing your order.
Internet cafes tend to have the lifespan of a fruit fly, so we have not listed any. If you need
one, ask at your hotel.
Legal Matters
By law you must possess some form of photographic identification, such as your passport,
national identity card or driver's licence.
The permissible blood-alcohol limit is 0.05% for drivers and 0.16% for bicyclists. Anyone
caught exceeding this amount is subject to stiff fines, a confiscated licence or even jail time.
Drinking in public is not illegal, but be discreet about it.
Cannabis possession is a criminal offence and punishable with fines and jail time. However,
possession of small amounts of marijuana is rarely punished. Those getting caught with lar-
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