Germany is a great place to visit all year round, but most travelers go to Germany between May — September when the sky is always clear for outdoor activities. The following is my collection and organization about Germany travel precautions and its attractions for your reference.
Germany travel safety precautions
Visa
For tourist visas, you need to provide a passport, letter of invitation to stay in Germany for a period of time not exceeding 3 months, fill in the yellow application form, otherwise fill in the white application form; must submit 2—3 photographs, the economic certificate of sponsorship (subject to the approval of the relevant German authorities), Notary Certificate of Kinship. The form can be downloaded from the official website of the German Consulate, printed and filled in. The photo requirements are also described in a special document on the website. If you have been in Germany for more than 3 months, you must also submit a medical examination form.
Chinese people travel to Germany for private purposes to apply for a travel visa, generally through two channels, one is entrusted to the Chinese travel agency, the expatriates can give them their passports and relevant documents, and fill out the form required to apply for a visa to provide information, including name, gender, date of birth, marital status, permanent address in the country, the current address, the work unit and position, the purpose of the trip, the duration of stay and so on. . Another way is for travelers to go directly to the German Embassy in China to apply for a visa.
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in the People's Republic of China
Address: No. 5 Dongzhimenwai Street, Beijing, China 100600
Tel: 010-65325556 65322161--65
Fax: 010-65325236
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in the People's Republic of China
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in the People's Republic of China in the People's Republic of China Consulate of the People's Republic of China in Shanghai
Address: 151/181 Pingfu Road, Shanghai
Tel: 021-64336951-53
Fax: 021-64714448
Visitor Visa for Visiting Relatives
To apply for a German tourist visa with a validity period of not more than 3 months, you have to submit the following documents and fulfill the following conditions. The documents and meet the following conditions:
(1) carefully fill in the yellow application form affixed with a photo, two copies;
(2) a valid passport (passport valid for at least 90 days after the expiration of the visa);
(3) a German travel agency booking certificate, which must be written in the travel schedule, round-trip, and the local transportation and accommodations, the group travelers must be (4) Proof of payment of travel expenses;
(5) Proof of medical insurance (certificate of insurance company), one for each person;
(6) Proof of employment from the workplace in German or English: job position, monthly salary, leave permit.
German regulations on entry and residence:
(1) Foreigners visiting relatives in Germany should apply for a residence permit after obtaining an entry visa. This can be done by asking a relative or friend in Germany to apply to the Aliens Office in advance, or by applying after entering the country.
(2) If you change your place of residence after entering Germany, you must report this to the Aliens Office.
(3) Tourist visa holders are not allowed to work. If they want to do any kind of work, they must obtain a work permit issued by the Foreigners' Administration. If the entrant is unable to leave the country on time within the visa period due to temporary special circumstances, such as accident, traffic accident, illness, etc., he/she can get another visa.
Tourist visas issued by the German Embassy in Beijing are generally valid for one entry into the following Schengen countries: Belgium, Germany, France, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Austria, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.
Communication
Post:
The postal symbol in Germany is yellow. Post offices are generally open Monday through Friday, daily from 8:00 to 18:00. Station post offices in large cities are open 24 hours a day. Stamps can be purchased at Tabak and Kiosk in addition to the post office. Letters can be deposited in yellow boxes.
Luftpost for airmail and Eilpost for express mail
Telephone:
From China to Germany: 00+49 (Germany) + area code (no need to dial the 0 in front of it) + phone number. For example, to call Berlin, Germany from China: dial 00-49-30-123456.
To make an inter-area long-distance call within Germany: 0 + area code + phone number. If you are calling to Berlin, dial 0 30 + phone number; if you are calling from the same area, just dial the number directly.
From Germany to China: 00+86+area code + phone number
From Germany to Hong Kong: 00+852+phone number
Other
Emergency
For police stations: dial 110
Fire alarms: dial 110
For the police: call the police station in Berlin. p> Fire (Feuerwehr Rettungsleitstelle): dial 112 for commonly used German phone numbers
For calls within Germany: 11 8 33
For international calls: 11 8 34
ADAC Car Club Assistance in Germany: 0 11 69
Train inquiries in Germany Service: 0180 5 99 66 33
Financial Currency
ATMs:
Many banks are equipped with Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), which are a convenient way of withdrawing cash from your bank account.ATMs are usually open 24 hours a day. They are usually open 24 hours a day, but sometimes you have to swipe your bank card through a magnetic slot to get into a safer place before you can use an ATM.
Cash:
Cash is still the most important thing in Germany, so you'll inevitably want to carry a few banknotes and coins, let's say around 100 euros, and make sure you have cash on you at all times. And be prepared to pay your bills in cash wherever you go. Note: Banks only exchange foreign banknotes, not coins.
Tax refunds:
Shopping in Germany includes 15% VAT on the price of the goods, and non-European Union tourists are entitled to a tax exemption if they take their purchases out of the country within three months. If you spend more than the minimum amount of money in stores with the "European Tax Free Shopping" logo, you will receive a "tax free shopping check" and can apply for a tax refund at the customs office after passing through customs at the airport. If you are traveling in several countries in the European Union, you can apply for a tax refund in the last country you left, which is subject to a processing fee.
Travel
Travelers entering Germany from EU countries can bring into Germany duty-free goods in quantities not exceeding the following regulations:
Tobacco products —— 200 cigarettes, or 100 cigars, or 50 cigars, or 250 grams of tobacco.
Alcoholic products—— l liter of wine containing more than 22 proof alcohol, or 2 liters of wine containing less than 22 proof alcohol, or 2 liters of sparkling or spiked wine, or 2 liters of ordinary wine.
Coffee—— 500 grams of coffee or 200 grams of espresso.
Tea—— 100 grams or 40 grams of concentrated essence, etc..
Perfume—— 50 grams of perfume or 0.25 liters of floral water.
Note: Duty-free tobacco and alcoholic beverages can only be brought into Hong Kong by persons aged 17 years or above, and coffee must be brought in by persons aged 15 years or above.
Travel Gear
Commonly Used Words for Train:
U(U-bahn) City Subway S(Schnell-bahn) Suburban Train DB(Deutsche Bahn) Deutsche Bahn Hbf(Hauptbahnhof) Central Train Station Ab ( Abfahrt) Departure time An(Ankunft) Arrival time Gleis Platform Fahrkarte Ticket DB Reisezentrum Train Station Information Zoll Customs Eingang Entrance Ausgang Exit Messe Exhibition D(Damen) Women's restroom H(Herren) Men's restroom Nichtraucher Non-smoking area Raucher Smoking area Verspaetung Late
Language:
1) Greetings:
• Guten Morgen, Anne! Good morning/ Good morning, Anne!
• Guten Tag, Herr Müller! Hello, Mr. Miller!
• Guten Abend, Frau Schulze! Good evening, Frau Schulze!
• Hallo, Petra!
• Tag, Georg!
2) It's nice to meet you
• Es freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen.
• Freut mich, Sie zu sehen!
• Ich freue mich, dich zu treffen!
• Schön, euch zu sehen!
3) Ask how the other person is doing
• Wie geht es Ihnen/ dir/ euch? How are you/you/you guys doing?
• Wie geht`s?
You can answer the above question like this:
• Danke, mir geht es sehr gut. Thank you, I'm fine.
• Danke, uns geht es gut. Thank you, we are fine.
• Danke, sehr gut. Thank you, very well.
• Gut. nice.
• Es geht.
Customs/Etiquette/Taboos
1. The Germans make a very clear distinction between you (Sie) and you (du), and the formal Sie must be used to address an acquaintance unless du is offered, and casually addressing a store clerk as du (which is reserved for close friends and family) will only invite anger and poor service. Although du is usually acceptable in bars where young people congregate, if you are not sure which to use, use Sie.
2. You may refer to the war, but be sure to use decent and pertinent expressions, and be careful not to imply that fascism is inherently German.
3. Be firm but polite in dealing with the German bureaucracy; yelling will only get you shut down. Germans lower (not raise) their voices when they are angry.
4. Give your name when you call, even when calling a hotel or restaurant to reserve a room or table.
Power
Voltage 220V, 50Hz, sockets with two-phase round pins.
Recommended Must-See Attractions in GermanyKochmreischberg
This 100-meter-high, late Gothic-style building towers majestically above the Moselle River on an abrupt peak. The entire mountain towers above the Moselle, emphasizing the castle's cool and arrogant character. The castle also has a falconry (Falknerei) with air shows, a medieval knight's banquet in the vaulted cellar, a parade around the castle with costumed elves and a robber's dinner (Räuberessen) for the children.
Palace of Berleburg
The Schlossmuseum at Schloss Berleburg houses part of the princes' art collection, weapons, hunting equipment and the uniforms of the princes. Also worth seeing are a large number of porcelain and sculpted glassware from German workshops, plastered roofs in several rooms and a large amount of furniture.
Basilica of St. Kastor
The ambassadors of the sons of Ludwig the Good (Ludwig der Fromme) opened 842 diplomatic negotiations in this Romanesque church, Basilika St. Kastor, which was built in 836, and finally signed the treaty of partition of the Franks in 843 AD. The Treaty of Verdun, which divided the Frankish Empire, was signed in 843. The present building was constructed at the end of the 12th century. Pope Johannes Paul II elevated St. Kastor's Church (Kastorkirche) to the status of a secondary cathedral. The fountain in the church square is interesting, and the curious inscription on it recalls the Frankish era that ended in Koblenz.
Ulm Cathedral
Ulmer Münster cathedral (Ulmer Münster) is 126 meters long and 52 meters wide, *** with three towers. The twin towers on the east side stand side by side, and the main tower of the church on the west side towers over the city, which is very spectacular. Ulm plan to build a cathedral began in 1377, the same year June 30 buried the cornerstone. 1392— 1419 years local architect Ensinger (UlrichEnsinger) presided over the construction of the main tower of the church of masonry, design height of 156 meters, but after the Ensinger extremely children and grandchildren three generations of the efforts of a relay race, but still failed to realize the designer's desire. After the end of the 15th century, the church's construction intermittently, after several repetitions, generation after generation to leave the name of the architect and uncountable stonemasons involved in the basement of the church's main tower, until 1890 under the auspices of the architect Bayer (AugustBeyer) finally realized Ensinger's vision. The height of the main church tower reached 161.6 meters, exceeding the world-famous Cologne Cathedral by 4.6 m. In 1944, a stray bullet pierced a hole in the main church tower, and after the war, the restoration project lasted for 10 years, and was basically restored to its original state in 1970. The main tower of the church in 70 meters, 102 meters, 143 meters high with a circular platform, 768 steps circling up, the channel is only one person wide, two fat people sideways can not be up and down at the same time. Standing on the platform at the top of the tower overlooking the Danube River and Einstein's birthplace of the whole picture, the locals say that this church is not only God gave them the honor, but also several generations of craftsmen left to future generations of masterpieces, lost and can not be regained treasure.
Antikensammlung
The Antikensammlung (Ancient Art Collection) houses a large number of authentic artifacts of the Ancient Period (e.g., Greek clay containers and ancient arts and crafts), as well as replicas of the most important sculptures of Greek and Roman origin, such as Parthenon-skulpturen. skulpturen), Apollo of Belvedere (Apoll vom Belvedere) and Laokoon. Original vases and Arts and Crafts objects from the Archaic period give a more direct insight into the period.
Messe Frankfurt (Messe Frankfurt)
consists of ten halls with a total area of 400,000 square meters, of which 263,000 square meters of exhibition space. Although it is the third largest exhibition hall in Germany, it is the most important one. Every year, there are at least 50 exhibitions here, including the Wei exhibition, automobile exhibition, spring and fall consumer goods exhibition is the world's largest exhibition of its kind.
Berlin Film Museum
Located at Potsdamer Platz. Berlin's first ever movie-themed exhibition hall. With an exhibition area of 1,500 m2 and 16 exhibition spaces, the museum regularly exhibits historical documents related to film technology, art and mythology, more than 20,000 original screenplays and manuscripts, and the history of the evolution of the film town of Hollywood, while regular exhibits include a multimedia room, a film library, and an Internet center, which is used to present the impact of film, television, and other multimedia imaging tools on people's lives.
Nikolaikirche
The city and parish church of St. Nikolaikirche was built around 1165. Located at the crossroads of two important trade routes, east-west and north-south, this church was built in honor of Nicholas, the patron saint of medieval wholesalers and traders. Today it is still located in the city center in an office building that welcomes visitors from all over the world.
City Gallery
The Kunstsammlung der Stadt Karlsruhe was built more than 100 years ago in a spirit of civic innovation by the Karlsruhe jurist Ferdinand Middot. Ferdinand Siegel, a Karlsruhe jurist, formed the basis of the museum with his collection of rare prints from the 16th to 19th centuries. Through acquisitions, inheritances and gifts, the various urban art collections **** contain around 15,000 works of art: paintings, engravings, drawings, photographs, art objects and objects of art, amongst others.
Cologne Cathedral
Cologne Cathedral is a Gothic masterpiece, built in 1248 and completed in 1880, over seven centuries, its successive builders absorbed the same beliefs and were absolutely faithful to the original plan. In addition to its own unique value and the artistic value it contains, it demonstrates the strength and endurance of Europe ____. It was destroyed in the Second World War and then completely restored in the following years.
Swansea Castle
Neuschwanstein was the dream world of Louis II of Germany, a world of exclusive beauty. He lived a lonely life, either facing political conspiracies or personal attacks. In those days of monarchical power, he was dissatisfied with his status as a titled figurehead, and tried to change it but could not, and thus often disagreed with the elders in his cabinet. His association with the famous composer Wagner was strongly criticized by the cabinet and the people for excessive spending and lack of public and private interests. Wagner's eventual forced departure from Munich made Louis II more and more disgusted with Munich, and preferred the Bavarian mountains —— a world in which he felt happy and at ease.
World War II Museum
The headquarters of Hitler's Third Reich, it is now the World War II Museum. Located on the outskirts of Nuremberg, it was built in the shape of an ancient Roman Coliseum, and the Nuremberg people sealed things like models of World War II soldiers and helmets underneath a glass floor for people to trample on.The city's dark years began in 1933 when Hitler decided that the congress of Germany's National Socialist Workers' Party (NSDAP) would be held in Nuremberg. It is said that Hitler built his headquarters here mainly because it was the center of Europe and a place visited by successive Caesar emperors.
Romanplatz
Romanplatz is the only square in Frankfurt's modernized cityscape that still has the appearance of a medieval street. Next to the square is the old town hall (Rathaus) with its characteristic stepped herringbone roof. There are also the Imperial Cathedral (Kaiserdom), the Romer Hall (Romer) and the Old Church of St. Nicholas. The Imperial Cathedral, built in 1239, has a Gothic style facade. It was not only the spiritual center of Frankfurt, but also the place where German kings were crowned. Between 1562 — — 1797, **** 10 emperors were crowned here.
The Capitol
In the center of the Capitol are the ruins of the building. Every day there is a mirror ——***365 sides —— casting sunlight into the hall. The people built the Reichstag on the spiral slope of the roof. Here you can enjoy a great view of the Berlin sky and take a break in the rooftop café.
Rhine Valley
The long, long Rhine River flows through the southwestern border of Germany, and there is no better place to take a cruise than from Mainz to Koblenz, a stretch of the river where many ancient castles stand on the towering rocks on both sides of the wall. One of the most picturesque places in Germany is the Rhine Valley between Bingen and Bonn. Countless poets, painters, and musicians have filled this valley, dotted with ancient castles, with magical colors.
Frankfurt's Old Town Hall
The Old Town Hall consists of three fine herringbone-roofed buildings, one in the center of which is called the Rema. On the second floor of the Rema is the Emperor's Hall, where the celebration of the coronation of the Holy Roman Emperor was once held. Today, when there are no special celebrations, the hall is visited by workers. It is decorated with portraits of 52 emperors of the Holy Roman Empire, which are life-size and very impressive. On the side opposite the Rema is a row of beautiful timber-framed buildings, these were rebuilt later. It is said that before the Second World War, Frankfurt had many such beautiful buildings. Nowadays Frankfurt is full of modernity, but people wanted to keep at least some of the former appearance in the center of the old neighborhood, around the Remar Square, so after the Second World War, those beautiful old buildings were rebuilt and preserved. These include the Cathedral, where the election and coronation of the Holy Roman Emperor took place, as well as the Old Town Hall, the Church of Nicholas, and the fountain with the Statue of Justice in the center of the square. In the summer, it becomes the festival square of the "Summer on the Main", and in the winter, four weeks before Christmas, the Christmas shopping market is held here.
Marienplatz
Located on the north side of Marienplatz in the center of the city, this neo-Gothic building from the late 19th century to the early 20th century is one of the most striking symbols of the city of Munich, in particular its soaring central clock tower. In this 80-meter-high tower there is a set of Germany's largest doll wall clock Glockenspiel, is to attract the attention of tourists focus, every day at 11:00 and May to October at 12:00, 17:00, 21:00, when the bell rings, the tower in the center of the two-storey-high stage, will appear a group of real people and the height of the dolls, a lively puppet show; the upper stage is the medieval horseback riding battle, the lower stage is the medieval The upper stage is a medieval battle scene on horseback, and the lower stage is a group of people performing joyful dances at festivals. Although mechanically operated, it is quite flexible, and every time it is time for a performance, Marienplatz will be filled with crowds of people who are looking up at it. For a great view of downtown Munich, take the elevator up to the bell tower. The square in front of the New Town Hall, where you can enjoy many street performers and cafes and restaurants, is the most common place for people to gather, and can be said to be the heart of Munich.
Marienplatz
Marienplatz is Munich's center square. In the center of the square is a statue of the Virgin Mary, and on the north side of the square is the Gothic architecture of the City Hall (Rathaus), which was built in 1867-1908. In the middle of the town hall is the 85-meter-high clock tower with its famous chiming dolls, which chime at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. The dolls come out to music to show the scenes of the wedding ceremony of Wilhelm V in 1568 and the eradication of the Black Plague. Not far to the northwest of the square are the two famous onion-roofed Frauenkirche churches, the symbols of Munich.
Beethoven's House
The birthplace of the great composer Beethoven (Beethoven-Haus) is located in the center of the city, and is a sacred place for music lovers all over the world. It is the only preserved Beethoven family residence in Bonn, and 150 original exhibits reflect his work and life, including his famous portrait and the last grand piano he used.
Alexanderplatz
Located at the intersection of Karl Marx Boulevard and Karl-Liebknecht Street. It is the central district of the former East Berlin. Alexanderplatz was first used as a market for wool and livestock, and in 1805, when Tsar Alexander I of Russia visited and met with Friedrich & middot; Wilhelm III, he paraded his troops here, giving it its current name. After World War II, Alexanderplatz became a showcase for the "new" ****productivist architectural achievements. The buildings surrounding the square include the Plaza Hotel, the Bellorina department store and the Teachers' Hall.
The Brandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg Gate, the last of the 18 gates, is located in the center of Berlin, at the intersection of the Lindenstrasse and the 17th of June, next to the Berlin Wall, making it representative of the division between East and West Berlin, and a symbol of the unification of Germany. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Brandenburg Gate was once again opened to the public. The gate was constructed of sandstone and flanked*** by six Doric columns supporting five passages 11 meters deep.In 1794, the top of the Brandenburg Gate was adorned with a four-horse chariot and a statue of the Goddess of Victory shaped by Schadow, pointing east towards the city center. During World War II, the buildings around the Brandenburg Gate were completely destroyed.
King's Road
Düsseldorf's King's Road (Königsallee), nicknamed "Kö", is considered one of the most beautiful boulevards in the world, with its elegant shopping promenade. More and more famous brands compete to occupy a place in the King's Road, they are undoubtedly a symbol of luxury and upscale. The names and acronyms of the fashion stores are so well known in the industry that it is easy to know "who's who": Armani, Kenzo, Joop, Jil Sander, all of which have long made their home in Düsseldorf.
Jesuitenkirche
Jesuitenkirche is one of the most important baroque churches in southwestern Germany, which was built in 1733-1760 in the Pfalz Elector Carl-Philipp und Carl-Theodor (Kurfürsten). Carl-Philipp und Carl-Theodor von der Pfalz). Mozart praised its outstanding acoustics and atmosphere.
Berlin Cathedral
The Berlin Cathedral stands at the eastern end of Limburger Strasse. More than a simple imitation of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, the church's vaulted ceiling gives the interior a bright and spacious appearance, which contrasts with the church's eerily cold exterior. Inside are the royal tombs of Hohenzollern, with a large patio that reaches 114 meters high.
Miniatur Wunderland
Railroad fans should take note: Hamburg Warehouse City is home to one of the world's largest model railroads —— Miniatur Wunderland, with more than 450 trains, 50,000 trees, 30,000 statues, 10,000 cars, 5,000 meters of railroad tracks and countless bridges, **** with the composition of a model building landscape superb. In this world of railroads, the demonstration takes place every half hour, day and night.
Mozart House
The world-famous Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart), whose father, Leopold Mozart, was born, was the first to live in the city. Mozart), was born in a 17th century generations engaged in handicrafts family. Existing documents reproduce the life and deeds of Leopold, his son and his Swabian ancestors, and also display a 1785 old stringed piano that can still be played
Schillerplatz
Schillerplatz is said to have been the old stable, and it is the only post-war plaza that has been rebuilt in its original form in Stuttgart. At the beginning of the 16th century, Duke Friedrich of Württemberg commissioned the then famous architect Heinrich Schickhardt to complete the design and construction of Schillerplatz.
In the center of the square is a statue of the great German writer Schiller, completed in 1839 by a Danish sculptor. Schiller was born in Marbach near Stuttgart.
The Port of Hamburg
The Port of Hamburg (Hamburger Hafen) is the world's premier maritime cargo transshipment terminal, the gateway to the markets of Northern, Central and Eastern Europe and a bridge between the continent and the rest of the world, as well as being the most important ocean-going seaport in Scandinavia, Central and Eastern Europe. The most important seaport in Scandinavia, Central and Eastern Europe. The entire harbor can be explored by boat from the 700-meter-long berth right next to the trestle bridge.
Recommended Must-Do Things to Do in GermanyTake a trip to the Swan Castle Wonderland
Germany has the most castles in the world, with a reported 14,000 still standing. Among the many castles, the most famous and glamorous is Neuschwanstein Castle, located in the foothills of the Fussen Alps. King Ludwig II of Bavaria built the distinctive Neuschwanstein Castle with a lifelong dream of living in a fairy tale world. His life as an emperor was similar to that of Li Yu, a Chinese king at the end of the Tang Dynasty, who was an artist but had no talent for ruling the world, and who lived only forty years. Let an artist full of romantic fantasies to take charge of the country's politics, and in the end can only end up with a "cupcake". I believe many people know the fairy tale castle in Disney Park, which is modeled after Neuschwanstein Castle. People flock here to find the real fairy tale world.
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