Destination: GERMANY
Essential Info PreTrip Essentials   For Travelers   For Drivers   Addresses Customs/Money Communications Hours/Holidays Health Driving Language National Transportation Offices to Serve You Abroad	ESSENTIAL FOR TRAVELERS Passport Required Visa Not Required Travel, medical insurance Recommended Round-trip or onward airline ticket Not Required Local currency Recommended Traveler's checks Recommended Credit cards Recommended First-aid kit and medicines Recommended Inoculations Not Required ELECTRICITY Germany has a 220-volt power supply. Electrical sockets take plugs with two round pins or sometimes three pins in a vertical row; American appliances will need a plug adapter and will require a transformer if they do not have a dual-voltage facility. RESTROOMS Finding a restroom (Toilette) is not difficult; they are usually identified by symbols, or are designated Herren (men) and Damen or Frauen (women). Most are free, although some are operated by a 20¢ coin. If there is an attendant, small change is appreciated as a tip. PHOTOGRAPHY In addition to the glorious architecture of the big cities, there are many colorful, quaint street scenes to be snapped in provincial Germany, and the landscapes are equally appealing. Photography is generally forbidden in museums and churches or needs special permission. Quality brand film and batteries are easy to find, and there are many rapid-developing facilities. TIME ZONES Berlin 12:00 noon New York 6 hours behind Germany Chicago 7 hours behind Germany Denver 8 hours behind Germany San Francisco 9 hours behind Germany	COUNTRY Introduction Things To Know Survival Guide TimeLine Essential Info REGION CITIES Berlin Cologne Munich MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK