Germany Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Germany
112
General Emergency
110
Police
112
Ambulance / Medical
112
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Berlin
Currency
EUR (€)
Official Language
German
Country Code
+49
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Germany
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
100 km/h
Highway
Recommended 130 km/h (unless posted otherwise)
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No toll vignette for passenger cars on highways (free). Environmental badge (Umweltplakette) required in many city zones.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5 to 10 percent customary in restaurants. Tip is usually given by rounding up when paying.
- DO Be punctual for appointments.
- DO Maintain direct eye contact when making a toast.
- DON'T Do not cross pedestrian lights on red.
- DON'T Respect official Sunday and nighttime quiet hours.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type C & F (Europlug / Schuko, 230V, 50Hz).
Tap Water: Very high quality, safe to drink directly from the tap.
Insider Tip: While card payments are rising in Germany, smaller bakeries, beer gardens, or rural inns often still prefer cash. Always keep some cash handy for spontaneous trips!
