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Learn some German before your trip. As is known to all, German is the main language spoken in Germany, but when you travel in Germany, you will find that almost all the people can speak English more or less. However, it is still recommended that you can speak some German so that you could make yourself easily understood when communicating with Germans. You will find it really useful when ordering a meal, asking directions and especially when traveling in some areas which are not popular tourist attractions.

Don’t rush on your journey. Germany is a country that boasts of its beautiful countryside views and every tourist is not willing to miss such fantastic scenery. Since tour time is limited, a list of places of interest that you want to visit becomes necessary and helps you to arrange your time. Planning your trip carefully so that you do not have to rush on your trip and also you can visit your favorite sites. Southern Germany is famous for its castle tours which attract a lot of people who are interested in history every year. Central Germany is an ideal place for those who want to ski or hike their way through the country.

Get your passports and visas ready. If you are not a citizen from European Union members, you should bring a valid passport to enter Germany. For U.S. citizens who want to pay a visit to Germany, a valid passport is required as well and if the stay is going to last more than 90 days, they also have to get a visa.

Another advice is that you’d better pack light when you travel in Germany and in any other areas in Europe. Make sure your luggage can be put into the carry-on compartment on the plane; otherwise it will not fit in the room offered on trains. What’s more, you should always bear in mind that you may live in a hotel that has no elevator and you have to carry some heavy luggage up to your floor.

Don’t visit too many places in a short vacation. If you choose Germany as a destination for a short vacation, picking up one city or one town to visit and stay is a smart choice. Thus, you can enjoy the vacation without wearing yourself out traveling long distances in a hurry. Instead, you can get familiar with the local customs and feel embraced in the charming town through your stay. You will feel more relaxing in the vacation and look forward to a second visit.

Shopping in a environment-friendly way. When you do some grocery shopping in Germany, be aware that you need unlock the cart by paying a deposit and after you use it, you can get your deposit back when you return the cart. Moreover, you are expected to bring your own bags to carry the groceries since the bags need to be purchased in Germany. Bringing your own bag is not only a way to save money but also a move to protect the environment in the long run.

Public phones are rarely seen in Germany so you’d better make your cell phone bill paid before you leave. However, in some public places such as cafes, you may be allowed to make free phone calls and have free access to the Internet. But such places are rare and hard to find.

Water in most restaurants in Germany is not free, and don’t be surprised when you are asked to pay for it. You are also expected to tip the waiters or waitresses in bars and restaurants in Germany. A good tip in Germany is two or three EUR.