Vital Info

  • 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.

EMERGENCIES

AMBULANCE 112
FIRE 112
POLICE 110
TOURIST OFFICE EURAIDE www.euraide.com Zoo Bhf
EMERGENCY DOCTOR 31 00 31
INSIDER TOUR 692 31 49

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