• LANGUAGE - GERMAN

  English is becoming more commonly spoken in the younger generations and touristy areas. It is useful to know some numbers and a few short phrases to get you around. See our printable phrase guide to get you started.

• CURRENCY - EURO €1EU =$1.48USD = £0.71GBP (11/07)

  Cash machines or ATMs (geldautomaten) are widely available and accept all major credit cards and those displaying the PLUS, MAESTRO or CIRRUS logos.

• TIME - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME (GMT+1HR)

  Clocks forward(+1) last Sunday in March, back last Sunday in October, (-1)

• PHONE - COUNTRY CODE 0049

  To use local payphones you need a telefonkarte , available from post offices, kiosks, some Deutsche Bahn tellers and Tabacconists. Sold in various units.

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