What are some tips for travelling through Germany in an RV?
Hello from my RV in western Germany! I've been driving a German campervan across Europe for the past 5 months, so I know a few things… Overall, Germany is one of the easiest countries to travel by RV in Europe. Here's a few tips:Download the CamperContact app to find free/cheap Stelleplatze across Germany. Stelleplatze are great parking places on the outskirts of town typically that offer a place to camp and services exclusively for motorhomes.Be sure to have a gps/sat nav of some sort. We used Google Maps across the whole of Europe and had very few issues, although there is not a way to indicate to avoid very narrow roads, and sometime you're routed on those. See step 3 on how to make that point irrelevant…Be sure you're in an RV not too much wider than 2.2 meters or longer than 7 meters. Anything bigger will give you headaches parking, driving on narrow country lanes, and turning in tight city centres. Yes, it can be done as many local buses are bigger and longer, but for your sake, smaller is better.Be sure that if you need a refill on propane that you have a German bottle or converter, as all the surrounding countries have different fittings on their bottles that rarely can be adapted to fit German regulators. We had fits getting ours to convert from a German system to a UK system.If you plan on renting a van in Germany, know that you will likely only receive a kit of very basic kitchen supplies from the rental company, and you'll be required to supply yourself with bedding, towels, rugs, and any other necessary kitchen supplies. This can add up if you hadn't budgeted for it.Feel free to ask if you've got any other questions! Germany is a gorgeous place and generally very welcoming to motorhomes… Much moreso than the rest of Europe, beside France perhaps. Bon voyage!Feel free to read more of our 5-month trip across 22 European countries covering 16,000 km at Willfully Living.
Traveling to germany tips?
my family and i are taking a "cross country trip" through germany and austria. we arent backpackign or anything, rather, we are renting a car and taking trains and thigns to get from site singing place to place. we have been to spain and england before. any tips about being in germany and austria?
What are three weird tips for traveling in Germany?
Always keep a few euros and a few squares of tp with you when you’re traveling, especially by car. Free public restrooms are few and far between. It’s not uncommon to find a roadside bathroom with no tp, and gas stations typically charge at least 50 cents to use their bathroom.Like to drink in public? Feel free! Regulations surrounding this in Germany are especially lax. You can swig a beer on the train, hang out in the park and sip wine, etc. In fact, kids as young as 14 can even drink beer and wine in public as long as they’re with an adult.Don’t even think about buying a train ticket and then just getting on the train. Do that and you’re looking for a world of hurt. Or at least fines. On many trains in Germany, you’re required to go to a little machine on the train platform and have it stamped before you actually board your train. In recent years, a handful of unsuspecting visitors have made the news after purchasing a train ticket and hopping aboard only to be detained or escorted off to waiting police for failure to get their ticket stamped. →'German ticket collectors saw I was a tourist and milked me' Don’t forget to stamp your ticket!
Travel tips for France, Italy and Germany...?
1. Learn a little bit of the language. The locals will appreciate the effort. 2. Do your research on the area before you go there. That way you have an idea of what you want to see and how to get there before you actually reach your destination. 3. Make use of the information center in each city that you visit. They can give you the heads up on what to do and when the best time to do them would be. 4. Make contacts online with locals so they can tell you the best places to eat for your budget. 5. Make friends.
I am traveling to Germany in October for at least 2 weeks. I want to travel to some other areas in Europe while I am there. What places must I see?
I would recommend Paris and Amsterdam. In Germany either Berlin or Munich. 2 weeks goes quickly when you’re traveling.Depending on where you arrive and depart that may take a couple of your days away.Most people going directly to Germany go by way of Frankfurt, Berlin or Munich. I prefer Munich as I lived there for 3 years. You are close to the German Alps for a couple day trips, over to Berchtesgaden, visit The Eagle’s Nest and into Salzburg, Austria, all are worth a trip.Tour the Salt Mines, go to Neuschwanstein Castle.Munich is a good College City and a lot of good night life. English Gardens is a large City Park with a great Outdoor Beer Garden and Restaurant.Paris is of course full of tourists in the summer but still worth a visit.Amsterdam is another good youth city. Berlin has some fantastic night life and all of these have History, Culture and Entertainment.The only other two on such a short trip but will take travel time to and from would be Venice and Florence, Italy. Florence is another of my favorite cities, great shopping at open air market for clothes, especially leather and you can bargain.Pass Pisa as umpteen tourist in a small area and takes forever to go into the Tower and that is mainly all there is there. I also lived near Pisa over a year.TIP: you want to see as much as you can in two weeks, less various days for travel, I have discovered as a world traveler if you are having a great time where you are drop a visit to another area and enjoy yourself. The longer you stay in one area the more you will really make great memories and generally want come back.Take the faster trains to travel or save a nights Hotel, Hostel cost and go on overnight trains when feasible. It’s easy to understand the train schedules in Europe as many are in English.If you know specifically where you want to go, check on line for EuroRail Passes, they have all kinds of them and then you only need to check schedules and the track number and get on in time. No long lines that way.Check all the cities and nearby attractions on line and take good notes. Keep on your iPad or laptop for reference.I and my wife will be gong there again end of August until 4 Oct. we will be going to my 5th OctoberFest in Munich before we come home.Enjoy.
I am travelling to Germany for 6 months, being Indian what necessary things I should carry which are not available or expensive in Germany?
Carrying the necessary things is very important. You need to keep in mind that your weight is not going to be high so that you land up paying more than what is going to save.Important Documents:Passport and IDTravel ticketsTravel Insurance12 passport size photographsCards/CashDebit/credit cardsLoose cash up 1000 euroPut as much money as you want in Forex Cards.Clothes7–10 shirts / t-shirts3 jeansWarm winter jacketShorts for summer1 pair of long underwear/wool leggingsGood walking rain proof shoes is must1 pair of flip flops5 pairs of socks5 pairs of underwearWinter capsMuffler2 bed-sheetsHangersPersonal Care:Toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste.Wet wipesTissuesLaundry detergentFace creamHair productsElectronics:Suitcase/travel backpackSmartphoneTablet/laptopAdapters / multi plugsLAN wire / routerCamera1 pair of sunglasses1 watchUtensils:SpoonsBowls Serving spoonsPlatesCoffee mugLunch BoxWater BottleA mug to keep your toothpaste & brush.Pocket UmbrellaFoodFood packets (if vegetarian as some students miss Indian food).Tea BagsEasy to make foods like Poha.Medicine:VitaminsA few painkillers just in case you need them and the shops are closed.Not to miss:Tumbler as we Indian used to jet in toilet.Do not forget to carry rice cooker.Hope this list is going to make your life much easier. Do not forget to share your thought in comment box so that I can improvise it.Hope to see you in Germany soon!
My son will be traveling to Germany in June. (first trip outside the US)?
Everyones answers are good, but as a parent who lives in Germany i think no matter the answers here you are going to worry. It sounds like your son is on a tour. I would suggest that he get a german-english dictionary, and try and not were clothes that screem I'm an American. you know t-shirts with english on them. Under the source list I have put some websights for you to look at. I won't tell you to not to worry, but this will be the experience of his life.
What are the tips for someone visiting Germany?
Apart from the vibe and beauty of Germany,there are many other things also that a tourist should keep in mind while visiting Germany and specially Berlin.Rules:Not just the traffic rules have to be kept in mind,it is very important too walk on the zebra crossing and while riding a bicycle,you should have your front and back safety lights on and don't cross road even if the signal is yellow.This will result in you paying hefty fines.Know your transport zone:You need an appropriately zoned ticket depending on where you are travelling in the city.Generally going farther away from the city centre might see you crossing into a different zone.Always read the zonal maps in the station if you are not sure.Euro Rules:Bars and restaurants don’t have card machines.If they do,some only accept German cards.Have your euros ready,unless you are fine with paying some interest on every withdrawal.Always carry cash with yourself.Cafes availability:No matter where you are in Germany,you will always find a restaurant or a cafe in that avenue.”IMBISS” a local cheap snack that you can find anywhere in Germany,bus stations,market and busy streets.German Beers:Germany,the land of beers,where it’s totally cool to drink beer in public and where having a cold one during lunch break is completely normal.With so many beers on offer it might take a while to find your perfect taste.Transport:Germany is known for its fast and efficient transport.This can be expensive,but only on your will.A direct train from Berlin to Munich can cost you around Rs.14,500,on the contrary an intercity can cost you less than half of the price.