Germany: Essential information
Monday, 08 May 2006 00:00
Capital – Berlin
Major cities - Hamburg, Munich, Cologne
Places of interest – The Weser Valley and the Black Forest
Time Zone – GMT +1
Language – German
To learn the basics of German visit
www.bbc.co.uk
Germany entry requirements – British nationals do not need a visa to travel to Germany.
Germany health - Travellers to Germany should obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which does not replace travel insurance, but allows you to receive emergency treatment on the same terms as a German person. The EHIC can be obtained for free from the Post Office.
Travellers should ensure they are covered by adequate travel insurance.
Germany telephone codes: To make a phone call to someone in Germany dial: 0049 + area code + telephone number. For more information and dialling codes for specific cities see
www.countrycodes.com.
Electricity in Germany: Germany uses type C and F plugs on 230 volts, 50Hz.
Germany currency - Germany uses the euro.
Approximate exchange rate:One euro is worth around 68 pence.
For up-to-date exchange rates see:
www.xe.com/ucc
Official Germany travel advice:
For up-to-date and official travel advice on Germany see the Foreign Office website at
www.fco.gov.uk
British embassy contact details in Germany
British Embassy
Wilhelmstrasse 70
10117 Berlin
Tel: (49) (30) 20457-0
www.britishembassy.gov.uk