Practical Info

How can I get on the internet? Why isn't my hairdryer working? How much tip should I leave? There are always a few practical things you need to know when travelling. In order to make your travel preparations as simple as possible, we've made a list of the most important information you’re likely to need.

Banks

As well as bureaus de change, mostly situated around train stations and airports, there are branches of all major banks across the city. The opening times are...

Bluespot

bluespot app or bluespot terminal – either way you’ll be in the know.

Business Hours

Whether you still need some crisps for a TV evening or a chic outfit for a party night: anyone who wants to go shopping late in the evening will find their paradise...

Currency

Since 2001, the official currency in Germany in Euro.

1 Euro = 100 Cents
Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 Cents; 1, 2 Euros
Bills: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100,...

Entry Requirements

Non-EU citizens need a valid passport to enter Germany. Information sheets listing the regulations for persons from the respective countries, who want to stay less...

Etiquette and Tip

Read here all about “Berlinish" etiquette and tip.

Internetcafés + WLAN

It doesn’t matter if you’re surfing, sending emails or downloading - you’ll find somewhere to get online everywhere in Berlin. A coffee break and keeping in touch...

Left Luggage Possibilities

Regardless of whether it’s the mountains of shopping from the morning or the heavy travel luggage, you don’t always feel like dragging your bags around with you...

Newspapers, TV and radio

No other German city offers such a wide variety of newspapers, TV broadcasters and radio stations as Berlin. Tourists and Berliners can get event tips and news from...

Time

Berlin is in the Central European Time Zone, i.e. it is always one hour later than Greenwich Mean Time. Summer Time, when the clocks are put forward one hour, is from...

Travelleing Time + Weather

Berlin has a continental climate, which is distinguished by large seasonal temperature fluctuations. In summer the temperature can reach over 30 degrees. However,...

VAT / TAX-free Shopping

Value added tax (VAT) is a type of sales tax. In Germany the normal VAT rate of 19% is added to the net price. On certain products and services, such as books, staple...

W-LAN for all: “Public Wi-Fi Berlin”

Starting right now, Berlin visitors can surf on the city’s own W-LAN on their smartphones, tablets and notebooks for free for 30 minutes daily. There are 44 access...

Chill out in a restaurant along the water

Located directly on the water, this romantic, relaxed and comfortable restaurant is decorated with wooden furniture, old lamps and ornate picture frames. Simply put, Freischwimmer is a cool location in Kreuzberg’s Flutgraben area. The restaurant is in a very old building that was once used for renting and repairing boats. The entrance is directly next to Berlin’s oldest gas station. You can sit outdoors during the summer and indoors during the winter.

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