A large country in Western Europe
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How fast may you drive on the Autobahn?
As every American teenager "knows" there is no speed limit on the Autobahn. My understanding, however, is that there is still such a thing as excessive speed even on this free-for-all.
So, ignoring ...
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How can I travel to Germany with my dog?
I will be traveling to Germany (from the USA) in a few months and hope to bring my dog, a 10 lb Chihuahua-mix. I would like to do this with a minimum of difficulty, so I am hoping to hear the ...
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Is wild camping possible in Germany? Where?
Is it possible to do wild camping in Germany? Are there specific zones for that?
If yes, can someone recommend a few, preferably with nice trails to walk.
The idea is to go into nature.
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Cheap bus lines in Germany, something like Orangeways?
Are there any cheap bus lines inside Germany? Something like Orangeways?
I've checked Deutsche Bahn cost for transport from Berlin to München and I was shocked with the price about 100 Euro. By ...
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Are there any issues with using credit cards in Germany?
On my last trip to Germany my credit cards (chip-based Visa and MasterCard) were declined more than usual. I've been there like 10 times and haven't noticed this before but on this trip train ticket ...
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Are there any analogs of the Malbork castle in Poland or Germany?
Some time ago I was in Malbork castle and was amazed by its size and beauty.
I want to know - are there some castles similar to the Malbork's, may be not so famous.
I'm interested in castles in Poland ...
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Communist architecture in Berlin
I am going to be in Berlin for a weekend and would like to photograph and tour some Bismarck structures, underground bunkers or any industrial complex. What are my options?
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Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic - Suggestions for 3 week vacation
My wife and I are looking to take a vacation next year, in September, to the above noted countries. I would like to solicit the 'must see' places in those countries. I focus more on the history (ie. ...
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Visa for European countries when traveling from the U.S
What documents do I need when I fly from the U.S. to Germany? Assume I'm going for a few weeks of vacation. Obviously I need my passport. What about a "visa"? Anything else?
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Do all German airports lack free wifi?
I've just been talking to another traveller who was particularly grumpy about Munich airport not having free wifi when he was there recently.
Now I seem to recall that Germany has pretty strict laws ...
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How to travel (relatively) cheaply by ICE trains in Germany?
When I first checked prices for ICE trains in Germany, I was a bit shocked by prices of over 100 Euros (in Poland not far ago the trains where the cheapest way of public transport).
But then I found ...
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Can I take my bicycle into all German trains?
I want to take a train with my bicycle from somewhere in Germany to Switzerland. Concerning this, I have a couple of question that all go to the same direction:
Can I take my bike in every train? Or ...
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Travelling from Germany to Iran
Travelling from Germany to Iran, I'm looking for the cheapest but comfortable way. One idea is to travel to Turkey then going to Iran form there. There are many flights with reasonable price for ...
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Getting from the Frankfurt-Hahn airport to Saarbrücken (Germany)
I posted a question ( Driving into Germany over easter weekend ) about getting to Saarbrücken for a demoscene party and it looks like flying might actually be the cheapest option. I can get to ...
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Museums in Germany about the First World War
In Germany there are many museums about the Second World War and the Nazi regime. But are there also museums about the First World War or at least history museums with exhibitions about the war?
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Is it allowed to drive a bike after 1 (2, 3) beers in Germany?
What is the regulation about bicycle driving in Germany? What is the acceptable alcohol rate in blood?
So, am I generally allowed to drive a bicycle after 1 or 2 beers? In Poland, for example, I ...
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How to get from Frankfurt-Hahn airport (HHN) to Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA)?
I have found a flight from Frankfurt International airport (FRA), but from my city only Ryanair flies to Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN). The problem is that one airport is 114 km from the other. What's the ...
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What kind of Visa do I need to land on the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg?
Assuming I'm not a citizen of the European union, and that I have a Schengen Visa with Germany as the main destination, do I need to make any special arrangements to land at this airport?
The ...
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Driving into Germany over Easter weekend
There's a Demoscene party (Revision) that occurs every year on the Easter weekend in Saarbrücken (Germany), and I'm thinking of attending this year. I live in England and am looking into methods of ...
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Can I live in Munich - Germany for a month with 500 Eur
I have to travel Munich Germany (specifically: Hansastraße) and live for a period of 3 months. I have 500 Eur/ Month stipend. So, can I live? Is it possible to manage Food (pure-veg), Accommodation ...
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Is it safe to buy-and-forget prepaid SIM card with internet tariff in Germany?
When you're geocaching, or using mobile maps for navigation, or simply you're internet addict :) you're likely to buy a prepaid SIM card for internet in your smartphone when you're in foreign country.
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Which parts of the Reichstag building are open for tourists?
I would like to visit the Reichstag building in Berlin, Germany and I wonder:
Which parts of the building are open for tourists?
Is it for free?
Do I need a reservation?
Are there any restrictions ...
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Is it true that a “dekoriert”-sign means that naked women are dancing?
During carnival in German-speaking Europe, there are a lot of bars that have a sign at the front door stating "dekoriert", which means decorated. However, when you go inside, there are no decorations ...
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Extended stay visa for Germany
I want to apply for an extended stay visa for Germany to visit a friend. I want to visit beyond the 90 days that American can visit Schengen countries without going through an application process. ...
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Approx how long will it take to go to Cologne Bonn Airport from Cologne city center?
I will be attending Symfony Day 2011 which will be held at Komed Im Mediapark. Unfortunately my flight home leaves at 17:40 from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) so I have to leave before it's all over.
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Where can you park a camper in Munich?
I am going to Munich (Oktoberfest) tonight in my camper.
Does anyone have any suggestions on where to park/sleep in Munich? Ideally I would like to park for free. Obviously I will not be able to park ...
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Are there any guarded parking lots anywhere in or near Berlin, Germany?
Are there any guarded parking lots in or around the city of Berlin in Germany?
By guarded parking I do NOT mean "guarded" by an automated gate or camera - that is a joke. I mean a real guarded ...
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What's the best way to get from Freiburg (Germany) to Hannover (Germany)?
What's the best way to get from Freiburg to Hannover in October? I mean fast, safe and cheap by best.
How long does it take, approximately?
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Can I make reservations for trains in Italy, France and Belgium from the Bahn ticket desks in Germany?
Assuming that the trains I'm booking don't pass through Germany. So e.g. Rome-Paris.
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Is it better to ship bicycle from Egypt to Leipzig, Germany or to buy/rent one?
I'm studying going to Germany and specially Leipzig this summer for around 100 days. Personally I am very interested in cycling as a sport and as a means of transportation. I have a good bicycle here ...
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Half day in Berlin - after non-classical tourist spots
I will have half a day to spend in Berlin, on a Saturday afternoon. What do you recommend I should go and see/taste? I am not aiming for classical "tourist" spots, as we have a guided city tour ...
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Where can I buy the German environmental badge while driving to my destination in Germany?
I am driving to Germany today and just noticed that I am traveling to a city which requires a so called "Umwelt-plakette" or environmental badge to enter. Normally you need to order them in advance. ...
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Where to buy the best tour to Neuschwanstein castle?
We are going to visit Neuschwanstein castle in September. And can`t choose the tour agent to buy this day tour from Munich. Did anybody take such tour from Munich and can recommend us what to choose? ...
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What is the cheapest way of traveling from Berlin to Krakow?
A friend suggested going by bus to Poznan and from there by train to Krakow.
He said there is no particular reason to go to Poznan, but as whole it's a nice trip. You get to know a bit of Poland and ...
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Tourist destinations from Frankfurt-Hahn airport besides Frankfurt
Some low cost airlines, mainly Ryanair, provide several low cost connections with the little Hahn airport.
Usually this airport is referred to as Frankfurt-Hahn airport and, from a tourist point of ...
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What are the options for a prepaid SIM card in Berlin?
I'll be staying in Berlin for one month and I have an unlocked iPhone (GSM) that I'd like to use while I'm here. What are my choices for SIM cards and packages that include data?
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Berlin to Munich in 5 Days
My wife and I are going to spend our anniversary in Germany in May. We are flying into Berlin and out of Munich, and we have 5 days to get from one place to the other. What would be a good general ...
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Is a German BahnCard valid in Switzerland?
Deutsche Bahn offers a "BahnCard" which offers the holder a 25, 50, or 100% discount on Deutsche Bahn rail tickets.
The wiki page mentions that, due to the "TEE Rail Alliance", the DB BahnCard 25 and ...
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Can I buy a SIM card in Germany for a short duration?
I will be travelling to Germany for 9 days and I need a SIM card there as soon as I arrive at Frankfurt Airport. I can take a SIM from India with international roaming activated but that option seems ...
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How much scaffolding is currently on Neuschwanstein Castle?
I will be in Munich for 2-3 days in a couple of weeks.
I am trying to determine if it is worth taking the time to go out to Neuschwanstein Castle, given both the 4+ hours round trip travel time and ...
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What are the standard border checks when traveling between Warsaw and Berlin by various types of transit
I know that there is always a passport check when traveling by air. Is that the same case when traveling by train, bus, and car?
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Is it possible to travel on river/canal from Bruges, Belgium to some point on the Rhine?
I want to take a canal/river trip that starts in Bruges (Belgium) and ends in the south of Germany. I cannot find the necessary information to tell me whether the river canal system in Bruges connects ...
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Hiring a car in Berlin and dropping it off in Barcelona for a road trip
I am planning on a road-trip from Berlin to Barcelona. I am most interested in knowing if I can hire a car in Berlin and drop it off in Barcelona.
(also, if anyone has tips on routes to take that is ...
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Offroad experience in Germany
I'm looking for a offroad park in Germany, where I can rent an offroad vehicle (but not an ATV) and have some fun for 2-3 days. The best case would be such a place in Hesse or Rhineland-Palatinate, ...
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Which ATMs in Germany have the lowest fees for the foreign Visa debit cards?
What ATMs in Germany are safe to use when it comest to the fee paid for using the foreign (other EU-country) Visa card?
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I have learned that the fees may very strongly and there are many ...
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Sites to see between Regensburg and Frankfurt
I'll be traveling in Germany in June. Toward the end of the trip, we'll be going to Regensburg and then we have three days before we have to be in Frankfurt to fly home. I'm looking for suggestions ...
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Can go to Germany on all-year tires in winter?
I know that German law requires tires apt for snow in winter time. It's quite obvious that I cannot use summer tires, but can I go on universal all-year tires?
What are the exact requirements?
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Is it possible to make last-minute reservations on the City Night Train?
I'd like to take the overnight train ("City Night Line") from Germany to France in a few days. The bahn.de site shows the existence of the train, and gives a price ("from 330 EUR") but says it is too ...
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How to use Kurzstrecke ticket to travel from Berlin to Potsdam?
I have question about using Kurzstrecke ticket to travel from Berlin to Potsdam. As I see it's the most economic ticket plan for stay in Berlin with one planned visit to Potsdam. So I'd have to buy ...
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What's the cheapest public transport from Nürnberg to Prague?
What's the cheapest way to get from Nuremberg (Nürnberg) to Prague (and back) with public transport (buses, trains etc.)?
I've found that ICE costs about 100 Euro, so it's definitely not what I ...
