By car
If you are traveling by car, an ultra-modern and efficient freeway
network awaits you. Over 700 restaurants,
gas stations, motels and kiosks are open day and night to travelers
driving across the approximately 11,000 km freeway network of the
Federal Republic.
Maximum Speeds:
For cars without trailers traveling outside city limits, a maximum
speed of 100 km/hr applies. Within city limits, the speed is 50 km/hr.
City limits are clearly marked by signs. On freeways, a speed of 130
km/hr is recommended. Cars with trailers (i.e. campers) may drive
at a maximum of 80 km/hr on roads and freeways.
Important rules:
According to the law, seat belts must be worn by all passengers in
the car. For children under 4 years of age, child seats are required,
and children under 12 years of age must use child seat cushions. Motorcyclists
must drive with a helmet. The blood alcohol limit is .05. Before beginning
their journey, it is a good idea for tourists to purchase information
about traveling by car in Germany from the automobile clubs.
By train
 The
railway system enables everyone to travel comfortably to their destination.
There are good connections to both distant and local areas. Airports
(Berlin Schönefeld, Düsseldorf, Munich and Stuttgart) are
also merged into this system. There are 60 different connections to
the neighboring European countries that originate daily in Germany.
The customs clearance usually takes place on the train once it has
left the station. Information regarding the Deutsche
Bahn AG can be obtained in all travel agencies as well as by calling
the federal German phone number: +49 (0) 18 05-99 66 33. A European
bus service completes the railway system. It offers special connections
on particularly interesting routes to tourists. Information regarding
the bus system is also available in each travel agency.
By airports
 Over
100 international airlines offer flights into Germany. Deutsche
Lufthansa offers the most frequent and most versatile flights
together with their Star Alliance partners. They have coordinated
a global route network and flight plans which connect Germany with
700 destinations worldwide. (For more information on Lufthansa or
to make reservations, call: +49 (0) 18 03 - 80 38 03). |
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