Questions tagged [germany]
A large country in Western Europe that attracts visitors for its Oktoberfest, Gothic architecture, unlimited Autobahn speeds, romantic day cruises on the Danube and Rhine Rivers, and many more destinational offerings. Germany is also a member of the Schengen regime and uses a unique liability pledge for applicants that use a cosponsor. A substantial number of Germans speak English with near fluency, especially in the medium-to-large cities.
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Why is this bathroom symbol in Germany "00"?
I'm sitting in the Hofbräuhaus in Munich and just noticed that the signs for the bathroom are a symbol of a man and woman with a "00".
Why is this the case?
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What does this road sign mean? (Germany; red circle and X on a blue background, with a right-pointing arrow.)
Okay, I don't know why I'm having such difficulty finding an answer online. I found an example of the sign on Google Images but the hosting site is down and there is no cache, and searches using "blue ...
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How fast may you drive on the Autobahn?
As every American teenager "knows" there is no speed limit on the Autobahn. My understanding, however, is that there is still such a thing as excessive speed even on this free-for-all.
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Do all German airports lack free wifi?
I've just been talking to another traveller who was particularly grumpy about Munich airport not having free wifi when he was there recently.
Now I seem to recall that Germany has pretty strict laws ...
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What kinds of compensation can I get from Deutsche Bahn for canceled and late trains?
I recently traveled from the Basel area to Stuttgart for a weekend. I had round-trip tickets including (paid) bicycle reservations. At our first station change, we found that our EC train was ...
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How do you use Berlin crosswalk signal boxes?
I see these all around town and nobody seems to know how to use them - even my German colleagues. We're engineers, so we feel pretty stupid and inadequate around them...
The majority of people I've ...
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Is there Wi-Fi in the ICE trains in Germany?
I will travel from Frankfurt to Berlin by ICE and I wanted to ask if there is Wi-Fi in the trains and how much does it cost?
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Can I wear all types of military surplus clothing in Germany?
I have a lot of clothing from military surplus, mostly trousers, because they are solid and cheap, and they dry fast.
But I've heard that at least some kinds of military surplus clothing are illegal ...
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Do you need a Vignette to travel the roads of Switzerland, and how can I obtain one?
To drive on Swiss motorways if I recall correctly one needs a Vignette based on what I have been reading I should be able to buy it at various places in the country.
I am renting a car in Frankfurt ...
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Are there online maps showing the speed limit on the German highways?
I know that on the German highways (autobahns) there is no general speed limit, however parts of the autobahns have a posted speed limits (130 km/h or less). Are there any online maps showing the ...
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How to pay German traffic ticket from the USA?
Yesterday, 2 pieces of paper have appeared in my mailbox in the USA. From what I understand, it is a traffic ticket, from Germany from Summer trip, which found its way to my address in the USA.
I do ...
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What are the options for a prepaid SIM card in Germany? [duplicate]
I'll be staying in Berlin for one month and I have an unlocked iPhone (GSM) that I'd like to use while I'm here. What are my choices for SIM cards and packages that include data?
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Skipping a Lufthansa train connection
I'm traveling from Kassel to Boston. Starting at QKL (rail from Cologne then flight from Frankfurt) is MUCH cheaper than simply flying from Frankfurt. Can I use that day's Rail&Fly to go direct ...
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Can I use German Rail Luggage Service to send luggage from Frankfurt Main Airport to Airbnb in Chemnitz?
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Hermes does no longer transfer luggage from the airport or to the airport. They will only pick up or deliver to hotel or a private address.
I want to use Bahn Gepaeckservice ...
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Berlin to Munich in 5 Days [closed]
My wife and I are going to spend our anniversary in Germany in May. We are flying into Berlin and out of Munich, and we have 5 days to get from one place to the other. What would be a good general ...
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