Do's & Don'ts

Every country has its own customs and Germany is no exception to this rule. In order that you know how to deal with certain situations and what you should rather not do, read our tips.

Bicycle, Car, Bus & Tram

There is a whole bunch of means of transport in Germany:

Learn to cycle
Take a bus or train
Driving a car
Car Sharing

Food & Shopping

No need to worry if you are a vegetarian. You won't starve to death in Germany because there are quite a few Germans who also don't like meat. Actually the wide range of restaurants can serve almost every taste.

Barbeque the German way (in German only)
Shopping in the Future Store (in German only)
The "Bio-Mensa of the year" (in German only)

Mobile & Internet

Most people can't live without their mobile phones. Thanks to prepaid-cards and internet flatrates, it's cheap to go online and talk on the phone.

Weather & Clothing

We help you to pack your bags and tell you some typical facts about the German weather and the necessary clothes.

Zu Besuch beim Deutschen Wetterdienst (in German only)

Safety & Security

The Federal Foreign Office has classified Germany as "safe and secure". However, this doesn't mean that crimes aren't committed here. The police do their very best to prevent crime with specific campaigns and activities.