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Germany |
Facts about the country
Capital | Berlin |
Population |
82 million |
Main Languages |
German |
Electricity |
2 Plug System 220 Volts 50Hz |
Currency |
German Mark (DM) |
Exchange Rate for US $ as of March 2001 |
2.2 DM per 1 US$ |
Safe to Drink Tap Water |
Yes |
Size |
357,000 sq km |
Transport |
Train, bus, plane, taxi, rent a car |
Cash Machines (ATMS) | Yes |
Credit Card Usage | Yes |
Religion | Roman Catholic, Protestant |
Measurement System | Metric System |
Recommended Budget per Day in US $
Total Budget per Person | Accommodation | Meals | Transportation | Other |
40 $ | 10 $ | 10 $ | 10 $ | 10 $ |
Main things to See (we give descriptions only on places we visited)
Things to See | Visited | Brief Description | Recommend (10 is best 1 is don't bother) |
Köln / Cologne | Y | We lived in Cologne and this was our starting point. The main attraction is the Roman Catholic Dom which dominates the city and the surrounding area. When you arrive in Cologne you can not miss it. | 9 |
Munich | N | This is where most Americans envision when they think of Germany. Munich is famous for its beer and "Bier Hallen", a fun place to visit if you like to drink. The main attractions are the Deutsches Museum, and Englischer Garten. The Bavarian Alps are visibale and the Chiemsee is within an hour drive of the city. | 9 |
Berlin | N | The new Capital of Germany | 9 |
Frankfurt on the Main | N | The main business city in Germany | 7 |
Heidelberg | N | Beautiful old city. The main attraction is the magnificent gothic-renaissance castle. It is also a University town. | 8 |
Lübeck | N | ||
Freiburg | N | ||
Frisian Islands | N | ||
Tübingen | N | ||
Harz Mountains | N | ||
Popular activities and Tours (Being not included does not mean they do not exist)
Hiking / Trekking | x |
Scuba Diving | x |
Historical Sites | x |
Sightseeing tours | x |
Ballooning |
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Bungy Jumping |
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Safaris |
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Boat tours | x |
Fishing | x |
Horseback riding | x |
Canoeing | x |
Camping | x |
River Rafting | x |
Sky Diving | |
Abseiling | |
Surfing | |
Windsurfing | x |
Kayaking | x |
Sailing | x |
Mountain biking | x |
Roller blading | x |
Motorbike | x |
Sand boarding | |
Snorkeling | x |
Water Skiing | x |
Skiing | x |
Bicycling | x |
Others | x |
Feeling and Opinions on Germany
We lived there, so an opinion as traveler would not be appropriate. German offers a lot from historical sites to hiking and skiing in the Bavarian Alps.
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