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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Among German cities, all of which are relatively safe compared to those in some...
Last edited: 08 September 2006
History 
Archaeologists have found evidence of human settlements in Aachen dating back...
Last edited: 08 September 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Nestled into the northeastern part of Germany near Belgium and the Netherlands...
Last edited: 08 September 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
If you are arriving in Aachen by air you will have a few options.  The closest...
Last edited: 08 September 2006
Getting Around 
Aachen is a fairly easy city to get around in whether you are walking, take a...
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Aachen is home to a few different festivals during the course of the year...
Last edited: 08 September 2006
Sports & Activities 
The German people are known for their love of sports and physical fitness and...
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Day trips 
Kornelimuenster is a picturesque little village about 10kms southeast of...
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Inside Germany: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Germany Tourism   The Deutsche Mark ( DM) was the primary currency of Germany...
Last edited: 04 July 2009
Crossing the Border 
As a member of the European Union, Germany welcomes other members’ citizens...
Last edited: 30 November 2009
Emergencies 
Emergency Numbers (Valid anywhere in Germany) Police 110 Fire Brigade 112...
Last edited: 23 January 2007
Important Phrases 
Most Germans speak not only German (Deutsch), but also excellent English as a...
Last edited: 28 August 2008
Telephones 
Public phones operate mostly by phone cards, which can be purchased in the...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping and Service in Restaurants, Bars, Clubs, etc. Service and VAT...
Last edited: 28 December 2009
Driving in Germany 
If you come to Germany you might want to rent a car to travel around - so it's...
Last edited: 16 September 2009
Historical Castles 
Historical castles make Germany a very popular travel destination for people...
Last edited: 18 July 2007
Train Travel Terminology 
This is a list of some key railway phrases in english & german: airport...
Last edited: 27 May 2007
Web sites 
Here are some general Web Sites on Germany   http://www.cometo... - any...
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