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Important infos for your trip to Berlin

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Good to know - practical info for Berlin

What is the best way to get to Berlin? Where can you stay overnight? And what is there to see and experience in the capital? We will help you with all the steps of planning your trip. Here you will find information on travel and entry regulations, hotels and current events. Of course, we also have a few insider tips for your Berlin trip and lots of exciting offers and tickets for tours and activities to make your Berlin holiday an unforgettable experience. Here's what you should know before your trip to Berlin.

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Payments in Berlin

Berlin is a cheaper city than most metropolises in the world and there are plenty of opportunities to spend money. Here you can find useful information about exchanging money and everything about paying in general.

  • Germanys currency is Euro
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    Money & Currency

    Payments in Berlin

    Payments in Berlin are made in Euros. The European currency means that visitors from most EU countries can use the same currency as at home without any problems.

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    City Tax Berlin

    In Berlin, travellers have to pay a city tax for their overnight stay. Here is what you should know.

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    Shopping & business hours

    Opening hours, tax-free shopping, barrier-free access

    The loosest business hour regulations anywhere in Germany and a myriad opportunities to shop: there’s a Berlin business to cater to any taste.

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    Etiquette & Tipping

    What Berliners appreciate

    Giving tips, handling dog leads or smoking in pubs: here is Berlin’s unwritten code of conduct.

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