GERMANY TRAVEL TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS | 40+ Must-Knows Before Visiting Germany + What NOT to Do!

[@HappytoWander]

*I hope you all enjoy this video about Germany!* Let me know in the comments if you have any more tips you'd like to add, or any questions :)

[@whattheflyingfuck...]

talk slower

[@Jaybone1167]

Very informative!

[@Cm0nd00d]

lol i watched on 2x

[@adeniyiwaliat7744]

Very helpful

[@jogasingh7807]

Yes, a lot

[@The8blackwidow8]

One thing about the toilette situation. If you are in a restaurant and have orderes something (and going to pay it of course), you can use the toilette and restroom for free (since you are a guest of the house and not only there to use the toilette)

[@uliwitness]

The actual law is: Sit-down restaurants are legally required to offer free bathrooms. Although in tourist locations they often still have an attendant and it's generally expected that you tip them (at least if they're doing their job - it's very common in Germany to not tip if e.g. the bathroom attendant failed to refill the soap or a waiter screwed up an order and didn't apologize/fix it).

[@EILEENZ0122]

Detailed and clear expression🙏 Thx for ur devotion😘 I tried the app mentioned by comments section, amazingly it is 💥super save🤩

[@PetraFenzl]

Austrian here. German and Austrians don't jaywalk to set an example for children. You might see someone jaywalk every once in a while, but they will check first if children are present.

[@sunnyflower555]

German here, I can confirm!

[@Tommusix]

And you help parents to introduce their children in learning the laws. I would say it's a kind of respect.

[@whyparkjiminnotridejimin]

No. We don't do it because it's the law for safety. Idc about the children, everyone benefits if you follow rules.

[@EILEENZ0122]

That is very elaborate👍 Plus Europe rail ticket now has a discount😮

[@blueskies7538]

As an American I find that so wholesome!

[@trulyyours4029]

You're amazing and precise! Most youtubers ramble on without pointing out the important stuff. I'm planning on visiting Germany this summer from Greece. I'll make sure to watch all of your videos ❤ Thank you!

[@HappytoWander]

Wow thank you so much for the kind comment!! Totally made my day. Wishing you safe travels to Germany!!! 🥰

[@caroubaer]

As a German, even though we look very grumpy and frowny, we are actually friendly, just in a rough way :D We love to speak english even when you try to speak German with us! When we stare at you, we are just curious and are mostly too shy or uncomfortable to approach you. This is your chance to create an adopt-a-german-program! :) Regarding the Autobahn: Please don't go there intending to drive as fast as you can, it is incredibly dangerous. Germans tend to consider themselves the best drivers in the world and some of them carelessly use some stretches of Autobahn as their personal race tracks. Most germans tend to just go their personal middle ground comfort speed and leave the speeders on the left lane to their fun, but there are still a lot of deathly car accidents on the Autobahn every year, and you don't want to be involved in that. Believe me.

[@meganmcbride7840]

My coworker said Germans dislike American tourist is that true?

[@caroubaer]

Not at all! We are very curious! Speaking from a recent experience as a German tourist surrounded by American tourists in Ireland though, I have to admit, we Germans are easily disturbed by other nations being louder and more touchy-feely than us. We do like our quiet comfort zones when it comes to holidays. ;-)@@meganmcbride7840

[@divebomb99]

@@meganmcbride7840Some of us can be a loud, ignorant, and self-centered. Not all of us of course. I would probably dislike us too. I cannot stomach the majority of my fellow countrymen for the same reasons.

[@EILEENZ0122]

Great detailed sharing! thank you for your dedication 😍 Hope the rail tickets bought in a cheap price can use🥺

[@avery_elisabethh]

This makes me feel so happy bc I was always told Germans are mean and I’m going there in the fall. This makes me feel comforted tho

[@divebomb99]

I cannot thank you enough for this. Planning my first trip there and I have the jitters about everything you discussed (and more). Thank you for making this video!

[@meloetta7157]

My uncle lives in germany he said when i turn 16 i can go there!!! My so excited for the day i do!!

[@TheOtherKatie]

I watched this as apart of research I’m doing for travel sites/blog/KZbin I want to start and just loved the video so much I stayed for the whole thing, awesome job! Now I can’t wait to go to Germany even though it wasn’t even on my list for a few years. Thanks ❤

[@Ravi_Kumar_Garg]

Great tips! This is a comprehensive guide for first-time visitors to Germany. It's especially helpful to highlight the importance of learning a few basic German phrases. A little effort in this area can go a long way in making your trip more enjoyable and authentic.

[@davidsciascia4654]

What a brilliant primer! So packed full of valuable information, culturally and practically. I'm fairly well travelled but haven't made it to Germany and this was my first video about travel there, so thanks.

[@kehalimakonnen9955]

Germany is my 2nd home the most beautiful in the world and very kind people as far as i know and i lived and worked over 15 years .

[@AndrewPinkFloyd]

Great video! I’m going to Frankfurt for New Years. I wish I had seen this video sooner 😊 I never would have guessed I needed to reserve my train to Stuttgart ahead of time.

[@nordictravelescapes]

Your video and the description box have many helpful tips for people travelling to Germany for the first time. Thanks for creating an informative video.

[@johnluquer]

Some other thing’s to keep in mind is the price listing for purchasing things includes the tax. Something that is listed for 2 euros costs 2 euros. Out of the cities there are no public restrooms you will have to go to a business. Trains have them but strausses don’t. Most restaurants in tourist cities have a English menu if you ask them. To buy a ticket for a Strauss (street car that goes a long way.) you will need coins for the machine and they use town names not directions like north or south so you need a map on your phone. There is a map on the wall usually but it’s not user friendly. ATT has a $10 a day charge to use your phone but I’m not sure if the roaming charges will break the bank or not. I don’t know about Verizon. The No speed limit autobahn is not a myth just history. I was stationed there back in the 80’s and most of the autobahn between cities had no speed limit. Too many wrecks I guess. You did a really good job covering so much in a short video. Good job.

[@Feeber2]

what the heck is a Strauss?? That word, spelled this way, does not exist in German. Spelled a little differently (Strauß) but pronounced the same way, it would mean Ostrich or bouquet depending on the context. I'd love to see some Americans asking "where is the Strauss" in the middle of Berlin haha. I guess you mean a tram/streetcar, but that would be "Straßenbahn", "Trambahn" or just "Tram". Except for that detail, you are very much correct.

[@Beyoutillfit]

I'm planning to go there in May. Thank you for this video!

[@audiepaw]

Same!!!

[@Beyoutillfit]

@@audiepaw I'm going from May 28 to June 1st (especially for the LDC final)

[@wixom01]

I lived in what was then West Germany when I was in the army from 1981-1983. @10:33, quer-durchs-land-ticket (cross-country ticket) is pronounced approximately, "clear deutschland ticket".

[@arunilarasati187]

I wish I watched this video before going to Berlin for the marathon last month. Didn't know what to expect but I ended up love Germany! Really wish I can go there in the future to explore more of it!

[@rebecazacharias2811]

Travelled to Germany recently and your videos were absolutely instrumental. Thank you so much for the wealth of information that you share on here and your website! It helped make our trip so much easier and enjoyable. ❤❤❤

[@kaitlinmarie8754]

The exact speed and straight-to-the-point video I was looking for. THANK YOU!!!

[@makbarve]

This video is super helpful. Thanks for making.

[@robpalmer2032]

This is so helpful thank you! We are planning our trip in Sept/Oct and are excited to see this beautiful country.

[@uliwitness]

Regarding the photos: There is actually a set of privacy laws that mean that, for pictures taken in Germany, you need to get permission of everyone in the picture. Of course, there are provisions for photographing people on public squares as part of a crowd at a distance etc., but if you plan to post your pictures or movies publicly, (which includes KZbin etc.), you should look those up before you get in trouble. There are also some rather strict laws about operating drones (even small ones), even if they aren't equipped with a camera that surprise many content creators visiting here and can result in quite costly fines if you failed to get the required insurance and follow labeling laws.

[@scottmartin3228]

Thanks for the video. I'm going to Germany and Switzerland in October for a Frankenstein Halloween trip.

[@itskyle33]

I think an important note on the Autobahn is that even if you’re going through a no restriction area, the suggested “speed limit” is still 130kmh. If you’re involved in an accident above that speed, even if not at fault, you can still be held liable. At least that’s how I was informed when I lived there. I think a lot of people believe the autobahn is just a racetrack

[@howierfs5471]

Very well done, thumbs up. Not sure if you mentioned to learn bit of german as this is definitely a key opener. Yes, Germany is so different landscape, culture, people, regions, food. It take months to explore and every part is worth to see and to dive into it for a while.

[@EILEENZ0122]

I love and hate Germany. I was fascinated by the stunning scenery and rich history, but I was overwhelmed by the high cost. I think trainpal's discount coupon saved me.

[@NN-rn1oz]

Thanks for the tips. I went to Haren, a non-english-speaking town, and had no trouble travelling like a local, between the Münster airport and the hotel in Haren. I found the people to be nice and serious, no BS. Loved my trip.

[@MADHIKER777]

Excellent tour of Germany, thank you!

[@lydiamoody6096]

So helpful thank you. I’m binge watching your Euro videos! 😅❤

[@MishalMaganlal]

I plan on visiting in june for Euro football tournament.. Your video was really helpful.. I will try looking up more details on inter-city train travel

[@uliwitness]

Regarding train tickets: Whether you need to validate tickets depends on where you buy them. Usually, the train company vending machines (labeled DB) sell pre-validated tickets. The regional transport authority's vending machines (which are often the same type and next to the DB machines if you're in a DB train station) sell un-validated tickets. Since DB also offers regional transport tickets (so you can add connections), it's easy to buy an already-validated ticket by accident. Additionally, yes, public transport in general is on the honor system with random spot checks, but DB trains have much more regular checks than regional trains. Also, Munich and I think *two* other cities in Germany perform their spot checks at the station exits. This doesn't just mean that you need to keep your ticket until you've left the station, it also means that if you're dropping off a friend, you need to get a "platform ticket" ("Bahnsteigkarte") to be able to leave the platform without being fined for fare evasion. (There are usually big signs in Munich "no access without a valid ticket", and during a check, you can get a free platform ticket from the controllers)

[@Magic_beans_]

Regarding German “uptightness” - Every culture has its quirks, and in cultures descended from England one of those quirks is being overly polite to avoid confrontation or even disappointment. If you’ve ever told someone you’d “try to make it” to their party knowing you almost certainly weren’t going, or if you’ve ever told someone “If you’re ever in town give me a call” and then not answered their call, that’s what I’m talking about. Germans don’t have that. Germans keep you at arm’s distance until you’re ready to be genuine friends. Then once you’re in the inner circle, you’re actually in. If a German invites you to stay at their home next time you’re in Hamburg, there is almost certainly a sofa waiting for you in Hamburg. The trade-off is that first part, where you’re merely an acquaintance and they treat you as such.

[@danielledavis6306]

Very informative and helpful!

[@hazelcarter6937]

I just got back this Sunday with a group and we had a great time with our tour guide! The food is good and oh my goodness they give you enough for a family to eat! It’s a beautiful Country and Museums are great. In my personal opinion and experience I ran into tons of rude people, but the language barrier could have been the issue for me. Also the Air conditioning didn’t work, but I loved keeping my hotel window open and that helped a ton! I had some bad experiences with tons of rude people but to be honest again I believe it was a language barrier issue. Will I go back?? That’s a hard NO for me! This is my personal opinion and experience.

[@SA-sr3qn]

Great info, Danke!

[@johnmcnulty6622]

WOW! So happy I stumbled upon your channel! So much valuable information here. Thank you!

[@citrustaco]

What should one do regarding smartphones and travel? I don't have an international plan and I'm sure I would get large international roaming data charges just using my phone. So I would most likely need to get a sim card. Are there recommended companies? And if I get a sim card in Germany, would it work in other neighboring countries, or would I need to get a sim card for every country I go to. Lastly, where would I find these places outside of the airport? Thanks.

[@acatismansbestfriend5719]

Married to a full blood anerican born German and I can say the "roughness" you speak of is the nature of Germans. My spouse and the entire family speak their minds and do not at all mean offense. It took me several years to realize when my mother in law commented on my appearance or way I did things, she honestly was trying to be helpful. They don't tend to wear their heart on their sleeves like 99% of Americans do. Even though my German inlaws are 2nd gen American, I can state without hesitation that all of this on German people/culture even still holds 2 gens after leaving Germany😂 They really are a fun culture of people who are kind , helpful but also straight forward and no nonsense/extra. 😊

[@vincentxie3090]

I've never visited to Germany before and would like to go there one day

[@humarilu1]

Fantastic Vlog. Thanks for sharing wonderful tips. I appreciate.

[@linaingermany]

I live in Baden Württemberg. I travel a lot to authentic towns and also shoot videos. Welcome 😊😊 My area is called "Swabia". All regions in Germany are different. For example, if in Bavaria people say “Wunderbar“ (“incredible”), then in Swabia “incredible” will be “nicht schlecht“ (literal translation “not bad”). Understand different 😅That is, if your Swabian neighbor bought a new car, then you say - nicht schlecht. and that's ok 😊😊

[@colinhoare9526]

Canadian here…of course you would use “excuse me” as an example 😂😂😂😂❤

[@harrietnelson6048]

Germany is very beautiful!

[@manolitoaguirre90]

Thanks for the tips and the video. You're so pretty!

[@Ladyrosie-ucme6]

very informative and interesting. Thanks

[@sweet2sourr]

Great video!

[@johnluquer]

Something else. Don’t fear traveling to Germany or any ally country in Europe for a vacation. I have been to several and had a great time. I use Expedia. Watch for good deals on flights 6 or 8 months ahead of time. Go during slow tourist off season. I use hop on hop off buses where they have them. You can get a nice hotel on the bus route away from city centers cheaper.

[@Gadaboutsafaris]

Thank you for sharing your travel tips and experiences! Planning ahead, looking for flight deals, and traveling during the off-season are great ways to make the most of your trip and save money. Using hop-on-hop-off buses is also a convenient way to explore cities, especially for first-time visitors. It's important to research and find the best options that suit your travel style and budget. Your advice will surely be helpful to others looking to explore Europe and have a fantastic vacation.

[@healingmindsliverpool]

Thank you so much for this informative video

[@Peleski]

Take an adaptor and a power board for your country (with at least 4 plugs).

[@krakenhawkstratdude204]

Great info. I really appreciate the rundown on the trains.

[@joangodwin6862]

Loved your video lots of great tips! I’m traveling with my family flying to Amsterdam this December (2023) to visit Christmas markets. We have a week. What is the best path to take and towns to visit in a short time. Was thinking train from Amsterdam but not sure where to start. Any suggestions would be awesome! 😊

[@EILEENZ0122]

Train will be faster and has more scenery on the way🥹 and with discount the price will be affordable as well😂

[@esikucostara6150]

I cant wait to go to Turkey again. So beautiful❤

[@corazonparcon3665]

Very informative videos. Do you have videos of detailed information and step by step guide about train travels such as how many train stations in Munich, type train passes/card, where to purchase and cost?

[@Akuryoutaisan21]

Very handy thanks

[@Miaxkash]

Great informative video

[@MountainTopHigh]

Hi. I just came across your video series & am looking forward to watching them all. I’m heading to Frankfurt in mid January 2024 for an entire month (my 1st international trip!). I’m tagging along with my husband who has to go for work. I’d love to hear some suggestions for daily activities for a woman to head out to keep busy exploring daily but to do so safely. We’re staying in a small town near the Military base about an hour from Frankfurt. Thanks & Happy Holidays 🎄

[@freshmojito]

Hi! I was raised in Frankfurt, thanks for coming over to visit us! Reading that it's your first international trip, the advice I have is rather general. Apologies if it's too broad or obvious. Firstly, I'd like to steer you towards TripAdvisor, which is much more catered towards travelers than KZbin. There's a things to do section from which you can pick all the sights you want to explore. There are also TripAdvisor forums on the web which can help you with any specific questions about Frankfurt. Secondly, I'd like to share 2 tips for getting the most out of any foreign location: book a foodie tour, and stay away from people of your own nationality. Food tour, because it gives you a great feeling for the city and the guide can answer any questions you have on culture, people, food, locations and much more. Regarding staying away from people of your own country, I do not mean this in a negative way. There's obviously something to learn from folks who have been there before you and speak your language. However, the greatest travel experiences have always occured when I've been outside of comfort zones, i.e. outside of your own tribe. So hop on a train to Mainz, and figure out the schedule and fares by talking to Germans. Go visit Munich, have some croissants in Paris, and admire snow covered peaks in Zurich. Nothing is really far away in Europe, you can drive, fly or take trains everywhere easily. Definitely do not stay at home all week waiting for your partner. If you're still here on Feb. 08, do visit Karneval in Cologne (forget about Fasching in Frankfurt, the real thing is in Cologne). Hope you'll have an amazing experience!

[@MountainTopHigh]

@@freshmojito I think this is great advice ! I’m not a huge fan of following the herd & would much rather avoid the big tourist destinations. I’m getting more excited about this adventure every day! No way do I play on sitting around the hotel all day. One doesn’t get opportunities like this at my age & I plan to savor it! Thanks for your response!!

[@CharlesLing]

Very informative 🎉subscribed

[@henrynjage108]

Is there a Hotel One in Nuremburg? What of Airbnb??

[@hobeone1192]

plan on going there with no plan...just winging aimlessy with a pack and see what happens...best way to travel IMO..can't be disappointed if you have no expectations or plans. Lol

[@karonfowler6101]

Tip #4 I just checked with the motel one and unfortunately it does NOT have a coffee & tea machine or kettle, mini fridge to store my drinks etc, laundry services, and many more on this website

[@sarinsahil]

Thank you so much! Please do a detailed version on the trains. Can one carry luggage as an international traveller? How safe is it to store it somewhere? Thank you :)

[@caroubaer]

Hi, German here! Most long distance trains (ICE) have luggage compartments within the seating area, where you can store your luggage and have an eye on all your stuff. Also usually Germans are quite polite on watching your things for you, too, if they are placed more remotely. Though even if there are stories on luggage being stolen out of those trains too. So still be a bit careful there. Train policies still require you to only bring as much as you are able to carry within one go, so be careful how much you bring. Regional trains are a bit more tricky as they don't have as much storage and there are more people bringing bikes, strollers, wheelchairs and other things, so this can be more complicated. Regarding your second question, all major train stations have huge locker rooms, where you can lock up your luggage, this costs just some small amount, like 2 € or something.

[@sarinsahil]

@@caroubaer Thank you very much for your detailed response. I am very grateful :)

[@BOPONDAGRIND]

Thanks for the info

[@AverageJoesLibrary]

Just went to London and man their system is awesome. You just tap on and tap off with your card, so simple. It seems Germany every day we will have to buy a ticket and I saw some only last 2 hours?

[@LibertyDino]

Yup and they are really expensive too

[@AverageJoesLibrary]

@@LibertyDino Germany cost just as much and was way less confusing. London also caps you per day so like after 8 pounds you don’t pay anymore. Plus Germany if you do anything wrong you get that €60 fine which is nerve wracking. I’ll pay a lil extra while traveling for convenience. Locals/commuters may have it better on Germany I’m not sure.

[@hollyhoman1625]

We will visit Germany this December. It will be my first time but my husband was stationed in Nuremberg from 78 to 80. Is there a link you can provide that will give me much of the info you went over in this vid? I really want information on travel options, trains, etc.

[@LibertyDino]

Be there for him. He is not going to recognize the place anymore. The Germany he remembers died in the mid 2000's

[@anahash3221]

what can i do on christmas day ?? will reach in the afternoon, are there any scenic places to visit because castles are closed that day

[@elsierra9741]

What about trading dollars for Euros? No one really covers about exchanging money and getting a phone plan to use in that country

[@Magic_beans_]

*Exchanging money:* Assuming you need cash (cities are getting increasingly touchless) your best bet is an ATM at a bank. Standalone ATMs or those at locations like airports will usually give you a worse exchange rate. Just use your card like you normally would, but maybe try to do fewer transactions because each one will have a fee. If the machine offers to do the currency conversion for you, say no; their rate will pretty much always be worse than the rate your own bank gives you, sometimes by 10-20%. Because each withdrawal will come with a fee, you may want to do fewer and larger withdrawals (for example €300 every third day rather than €100 every day). That assumes you have somewhere safe you can stash the extra; pickpocketing is unfortunately common in European cities, so I wouldn’t recommend walking around with any more cash than you plan to spend that day. If you can’t help it (for example traveling between cities) that’s what a money belt or neck wallet is for. *Getting a phone:* If your phone is unlocked and reasonably modern (after about 2021) you should be able to buy an eSIM card. It’s basically just a code that you activate in your phone’s settings and it’ll automatically connect to the local phone network when you’re there. If you’re still making payments on your phone, you probably won’t have the eSIM option. You’d need some combination of (1) not using your phone for calls and using data only when connected to a trusted WiFi network, or (2) pay your own cell phone carrier for their international package. I have AT&T (USA) and their package is $10 per day for unlimited use. It’s a bit pricey but works just well. If you don’t buy an eSIM or a data package make sure to go into your phone’s settings and turn off Data Roaming. Data Roaming rates are unconscionably high; even modest data use like checking Google Maps and looking up your destination’s website can cost more than that $10 a day.

[@ny851]

Thank you!

[@LHP74D3]

Hi there, I'm traveling to Germany in September and October. My first time to visit, can you give me an idea how to dress for those months? Do women wear jeans and skinny jeans? Thank you.

[@DarknessBoundAdventures]

This was a great video and will help me when Hubby and I go to Germany from the Christmas markets.

[@HappyLibra-xx3kv]

Very informative and I choose Munich for my first time it seems friendly small and something I can handle, I would be more overwhelmed with anything else

[@Molly-he4pe]

I was wondering, do they ID people as much as they do in the US? I understand there is a younger drinking age so I was wondering how much I will need my ID readily available

[@HappytoWander]

I have genuinely never been IDed once in Germany for ordering alcohol haha. If you have a very young face then maybe that’s a different story but I would say it’s not too common to ID, especially when compared to North America. Hope that helps! Safe travels :)

[@tomschreiner3717]

It depends on what you look like. If you're in an age where it's hard to guess you're an adult they ID you more often when you smoke or drink in public. I'm a native and was only two times ID'ed just by sitting on a bench in a park in my entire life (which was known for drug trafficing). But could be more often when you have darker skin, at least that's what immigrants blame about.

[@Xxxxxxxxxxcxccc]

can i book my seats in ticket desk at Schipol airport if part of my eurail pass travel is from luxembourg to germany?

[@Ken-rr9zr]

Enjoyed your video, can't wait for our 17 day trip in Sept/Oct to check out as much of Germany that we can.

[@davclu4581]

visiting in Germany, is it difficult for a person with Pescatarian diet?

[@AbnerAcuña-z2z]

Can you feature friedrichshafen Germany?

[@giovanniamore7532]

guten tag, welche kartoffel können sie empfehlen..?

[@guentherschmidt4267]

Perfect content! Lots of important information! I enjoyed the video very much. Please slow down!!! I think you are talking way to fast! (Are you payed for words per second? 😊)

[@rayannagraves8284]

Thank youuu❤

[@1bigdadycool21]

Im plannimg to go to berlin with my kids and plan to take the train to munich any helpful info would help thankyou in advance

[@LibertyDino]

Take a plane not a train. If you take a train take one that goes straight from Berlin to Munich and take sear reservations and maybe book first class. Expect heavy delay and a stuffed train hence why I recommend the first class.

[@FazlulKorim-ob3nx]

I am completed my Higher Secondary Education in Bangladesh. Bangladesh's Higher Secondary Education is 12 years of student life.On the other hand, Germany’s' Abitur is equivalent of 13 years of student life. Can I apply for Bachelor's degree in Germany? My aimed programme required equivalent certificate of 'Abitur'. If I want to eligible for this, what I will have to do?

[@bratt485]

Amazing

[@Morph-ur3fx]

Thanks for this video and greetings from germany.

[@flittermouse1233]

is there going to be one for Poland?

[@Jojoin514]

My prince charming and I love your videos, specially the ones on Christmas markets in Germany. We have done trips to different regions of Germany for Christmas market season and currently planning a 4th this coming December. This time we will be in the North Rhine Westphalia region with stays in Köln, Münster, Dusseldorf, Aachen, Bonn and Monschau. The only disappointment I have had so far in Germany, especially in Bavaria was language related. I was wondering if you while you lived in Munich if you experienced anything similar to what I experienced. I took private online classes from Goethe Institute and am B1 level, so I would assume that while I can't claim to be totally fluent, I can certainly converse reasonably. Of course, being in Germany is the time to immerse myself, but sadly I would too often get, "You're not German, why are you speaking German?" and then either reactions varying from eye rolls, talking behind my back with co workers and being ridiculed (I could understand every word) and in one case being told that I shouldn't bother. I come from Montreal, Canada and speak 4 languages fluently aside from B1 German and when tourists come here and say a few words in French, we are thrilled with the fact they actually took the trouble to learn a few basic words. Therefore I am not understanding why Germans would react in that manner. We were also in Austria last December and their reaction was the opposite! They were thrilled that a Canadian who is not German would actually take up German and I was told by young and old that my pronunciation was excellent and they were more than happy to oblige in German. It made for some very interesting conversations, new friendships and dinner on the house by one restaurant owner and one very memorable evening with an invitation to stay with him and his family next time we are in Austria. All the best and keep up the great videos!

[@MW-mg3qf]

Their are idiots outthere every where you go, it is sad. I feel sorry for you.....

[@diamondgirl328]

❤thanks .

[@shelbyjehlen3817]

Can you slow down for those who need it?

[@Lisa-kz7vw]

I was looking at hotel options for Belgium and came across Motel One never heard of it saw they had locations in many countries in Europe I was looking to visit they look very nice good to know it's actually a good option I kept thinking the price was to good to be true good tips thinking about visiting Germany during Christmas seasons.

[@rachel.isabelle]

Hey! This information has been extremely helpful! I was wondering if you (or anyone reading this) had any advice for me...I'm basing myself in Munich and wanting to make day trips to Lake Eibsee, Rothenburg and Neuschwanstein castle...it's my understanding that the Bayern card covers all these, the problem is the time restraints on that card. I'm a photographer and want to get to these places early to beat the crowds, which means arriving around 6-7am in the morning but the pass only starts at 9am!! Any suggestions on what I should do? I know the night pass would cover that time to get there, but it doesn't cover the trip back to munich. Is there another pass that would better suit this situation?

[@HappytoWander]

Hi! If you happen to be visiting on the weekend then the Bayern ticket is valid from midnight onwards. Otherwise maybe you can look into the D-Ticket (€49 for unlimited trains the whole month) if you’re gonna be using it enough. Otherwise I’m not sure - but maybe someone else here can chime in. Hope that helps!

[@rachel.isabelle]

@@HappytoWander Thank you so much! I'll look into that pass...I'm assuming something like that doesn't cover local busses (eg the bus from Fussen to the castle for instance)..do you know if I can just pay cash on the bus? or do you need to buy a local bus ticket? thanks so much again

[@tobi7777]

@@rachel.isabelle you can! Only public transport in city areas you need to buy them in advance

[@kessas.489]

5:50 Oh yes! Foreign People love to stare!

[@EILEENZ0122]

Thank u for sharing😍 Another useful content besides European rail offer video😌 Hope everyone enjoy their travel to Europe 🚂

[@sangeeta-pw8ip]

Nice

[@elevenmattos4958]

Please..speak slower!!!! Lol😅 some of us are not natives ..still we love your videos!!!!

[@davidsciascia4654]

In the meantime: You can slow youtube videos down by clicking on the 'cog' symbol at the base of the video and choose 'playback speed' .25, .5 or .75. It really works well!

[@ceciliagambettapa7811]

​@@davidsciascia4654Awesome! I didn't know this feature and it really helped me 😊

[@AbnerAcuña-z2z]

MORGEN guys

[@Profundis1]

As a German: Very good summary! Except maybe that Germans are not that unfriendly as they sometimes look like, especially against Americans. We're generelly proud when US-citizens come to visit our country.

[@LakpaTmg-tl3sq]

Ma'am I m Lakpa Tamang from india but now I m staying in europen country ( Slovakia) but I want to do job in Germany.can you kindly help me please?

[@kathleensaldana7013]

@HappytoWander. I have a question about the regional pass. If i buy a regional pass for Baden-wurttemberg but im staying in frankfurt, do I need to buy a separate ticket from frankfurt to somewhere in Baden-wurttemberg before i can start using the regional pass? Or can i use the pass to go from frankfurt into Baden-wurttemberg?

[@HappytoWander]

Hi! The regional pass will only be valid in that particular region so you will need to pay your own way to get into BaWu. You may want to look into the Quer-Durchs-Land ticket, which is more expensive but covers you for trains all across Germany. Hope that helps!

[@kathleensaldana7013]

Thank you it does!

[@fridagonzalez9392]

This seems so stressful! I want to go to Berlin for my honeymoon!!

[@MakeupandMentalHealth]

Bronzer everywhere is definitely the way to go in the summertime. ❤❤❤😊

[@RealEstateMiami101]

This is a very interesting culture, shocking as well. My son 15th birthday is coming next year and for some reason he wants a trip to Germany, he likes this country, I’m not sure I’m going to enjoy this trip so much but let see, specially because I use the restroom often and here in America there is no issues for that. 😮

[@kushpaladin]

my dad took me to German when I graduated high school. it was really fun and a lot of people spoke english

[@scallopchiang1228]

Thank you for the video! We had made plans to visit Germany for about 3 weeks this coming August. Our plan is to go slow and we will be having a looping road trip starting from Frankfurt, moving south towards Stuttgart and East towards Munich and probably with a final stop at Nuremberg before heading back to Frankfurt. Question is what kind of weather are we expecting for the month of August? We are really not sure what clothing to pack. Thank you too for your website! Plenty of fantastic tips in there, will fill up our evenings nicely doing a bit of reading.

[@milamolinari5229]

in general it is really, really hot in August, it is the hottest month.Temperatures between 30 - 38 degrees. If it is a "bad" summer, it can rain a lot and temperatures fall to around 20 degrees. But the last 20 years all summers were really, really hot

[@scallopchiang1228]

😱🥵🥵thank you!

[@Ken-rr9zr]

Hope you have a great time there. We are doing something similar but only going for 2 2-1/2 weeks. Will be in Berlin at end of Sept for the marathon, then work our way down to Munich, then into Austria, then to Frankfurt, up to Hamburg and finish back in Berlin. If it wasn't for the marathon we would have flown in and out of Frankfort, but wanted to make sure everything was as easy as possible before my race day. Can't believe it's only 5 weeks to go. Any tips on things to see or do in Germany we will gladly take them. Happy travels.

[@lourdesramos1699]

Is Germany accessable for disable people

[@tomschreiner3717]

Depends on what you'd like to see and do. If you plan carefully, it's almost no problem. Above all in cities it's better than in most countries of the world. For example the parking spaces nearby the entrances of bigger supermarkets are almost always only for disabled people (with a special licence).