German land has carried thousands of years of compelling history. And it hasn’t stopped. Its beating heart in Berlin flows with remarkable architecture, art, and warm culture. Then there’s the enchanting forests and castles. No matter where you stay, you’ll wake up every day on cloud nine. (That’s 9, not nein.)
5/5 stars – ATMs are very popular throughout Germany, especially in the cities and the main towns. Just keep international withdrawal fees in mind if you’re withdrawing with a regular credit card.
Best to round up or tip 5-10%
Most hotels, cafés and stations offer free Wi-Fi.
Prices are reasonable for travellers. Just keep cash handy for cheap pretzels and bratwursts.
Coffee: NZ$4.30 (regular cappuccino)
Water: NZ$2.70 (330mL bottle)
Beer: NZ$6 (pint in a pub)
Food: NZ$13.20 (ein schnitzel)
Taxi: NZ$37.40 (Berlin Airport – city)
Big Mac: NZ$6.50 (Macca’s are everywhere)
Budget: Around NZ$90/day (2x cheap meals, supermarket snacks, train ticket and entry to Heidelberg Castle)
Moderate: Around NZ$165/day (2x cheap meals, supermarket snacks, and entry to Insel Mainau)
Luxury: Around NZ$220/day (2x restaurant meals, supermarket snacks and a private walking tour of Frankfurt)
4/5 stars - Germany is one of the safest countries in the world. Just be wary of your travel money, as there can be pickpockets in busy places.
Reichsmark. Get set. Go.
When Germany was split into East and West, the East used their own currency.
Medieval mark
Older currencies were based on the medieval mark, weighing half a pound.
Cotton cash
Euro notes are pure cotton. So money actually grows on trees!
Late to the party
Lithuania is the most recent euro user, 16 years after Germany.
Paper palette
The different colours on euro notes depict certain periods of European architecture.
Germany uses the popular euro, so your travel money will stay super simple. It also makes it handy if you’re planning to visit Germany’s eastern neighbours or head down to Austria (they use euros too). Even nearby countries with separate currencies may still accept euros, so feel free to stock up on those colourful notes.
Oktoberfest
Get among the best drinking event in the world and gulp down the freshest beer. Prost! (That’s German for cheers.)
Miniatur Wunderland
Ever wonder how Godzilla feels when he visits (tramples) famous landmarks? Find out at this miniatures museum.
Neuschwanstein Castle
It’s as if a book of fairy tales spilt into Bavaria. Witness the pure magic of this castle and many more.
Black Forest
Step into the Schwarzland (Black Forest) and find scenery that postcards cannot replicate – rolling hills, deep green forest, and little villages.
Berlin Wall
There’s a lot to learn about the world from the Berlin Wall. For a day of introspection, visit the fallen divider.
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