Quick Guide: Germany
Visiting Germany in Spring or Summer reminds us of stepping into some old Disney fairytale. Charming is a good wood to discribe this country.
What we think you NEED to know
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In Germany you’ll find the world famous Autobahn, meaning highway. The reason for it being so famous is that there most of the time is no speed limit (literally no speed limit at all).
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If you want to get an insight into German culture and traditions, then you should visit in October because of Oktoberfest, the world’s largest fair and beer festival, held annually in Munich.
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Always keep a few coins on you, if you sometimes (or for some people, a bit often) have to pee while on the road. Public toilets and rest areas along the Autobahn charge 1 EUR for use.
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Germany obviously holds a lot of history, so if you are into history this is a perfect country to visit, as Germans gladly share information and stories about theirs.
Our key moments
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Arriving to Bingen am Rhein in South of Germany. The scenery was far more astounding than we had imagined!
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The meet-up and tour of St. Hildegard’s Abbey, with the sweetest, most chilled nun named Emanuela, arranged by Ditte’s grandmother. She told us about the history of the monastery, her own, and even shared a drink and slice of cake in the garden afterwards with the three of us. Ditte’s grandmother and her still keep in touch via email. Amazing.
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The ferry trip on the Rhine was so relaxing and beautiful. And the weather was absolutely perfect, warm, sunny, and mild wind. With a cold class of rosé, what’s not to like?
High season: June-August
Low season: November-April
Currency: Euro (EUR)
1 EUR = 1,8 USD
Population: 84 million people living on 357,600 km²
Location: a central European country bordering Denmark, Poland, Austria, Netherlands etc.
Weather: a temperate, four-season climate with significant regional variations
Driving in Germany:
In general speed limits are a bit higher than other countries.
On the Autobahn some people for sure drive really fast, but honestly Germans are really good drivers!
We’ve driven there many, many times and never encountered any dangerous situations.
You’ll just have to be extra carefull when lane shifting, as people can appear “out of nowhere” or suddenly be right next to you.
This will be NICE to know
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There is countless Beergardens, literally garden-cafés where you can enjoy a beer in idyllic, cozy surroundings often with a snack-meal.
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Germany also have a lot of ice cream cafés, where you can get various deserts, but also “real” meals made out of ice cream, like pasta bolognese. It is actually pretty fun.
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Staying in the food category: you can’t visit Germany without ordering at least one Schnitzel. They are often huge, and very tasty. Yum yum.
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Have an electric car? It is extremely easy to find charging stations in Germany. If driving far, buying a month subscription can save you some.
Driving in Germany:
In general speed limits are a bit higher than other countries.
On the Autobahn some people for sure drive really fast, but honestly Germans are really good drivers!
We’ve driven there many, many times and never encountered any dangerous situations.
You’ll just have to be extra carefull when lane shifting, as people can appear “out of nowhere” or suddenly be right next to you.
Our favorite locations
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The area around Rüdesheim am Rhein and Bingen am Rhein. Just astounding landscape, and cozy, in Danish “hyggelige” vibes.
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The North of Germany is just as charming although you won’t be seeing any mountains. The little town Friedrichstadt is worth a visit. In July they have their annual town-festival. So fun and cool!
This Quick Guide is just a glimpse of Germany. A land that entails much more than it’s history and food. The people are really nice, architecture very charming, and varying landscape beautiful.
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