Germany
PRACTICALITIESCurrencyEuro (EUR)Official languagesGermanTimeGMT + 1Calling code+49Area codesBerlin: 30, Hamburg: 40, Cologne: 221, Munich: 89Internet TLD.deShoppingGenerally shops are open Monday–Saturday from 9am to 8pm. All shops are closed on Sundays.National holidays
| New Year’s Day |
January 1 |
| Epiphany |
January 6 |
| Easter |
movable feast |
| Labour Day |
May 1 |
| Ascension |
movable feast |
| Whit Monday |
movable feast |
| Corpus Christi |
movable feast |
| Assumption |
August 15 |
| Day of German Unity |
October 3 |
| Day of Reformation |
October 31 |
| All Saint’s Day |
November 1 |
| Repentance Day |
movable feast |
| Christmas |
December 25 & 26 |
National dishKassler – smoked and saltem porkSchweinebraten – roasted porkEisbein – dish involving the lower part of hams hocksKartoffelsalat – potato saladBiersuppe – beer soupBirnen, Bohnen und Speck – salad with pears, green beans and baconKartoffeln mit Leinöl und Quark – dish consisting of boiled potatoes, soft white cheese and linseed oilSpecksalat – sweet-sour salad with potatoes and baconThüringer Bratwurst – roasted pork sausageElectricityGermany’s electricity runs on 230V/50Hz. Passport/VisaCitizens of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland do not need visa for entry into Germany (for stays of up to 90 days). Only a valid passport is required. Citizens of Schengen states need only an identity card.Useful numbersAmbulance: 112Fire Brigade: 112Police: 110