Zur Sprachwahl
Zur Metanavigation
Zur Sucheingabe
Zur den Bannertabs
Zur Hauptnavigation
Zum Inhalt
Header Mobile Header

    Germany in brief

    domimage

    Facts and Figures

    Capital: Berlin

    Official languages: German

    Currency: Euro (€) (EUR)

    Time zone: Winter: CET (UTC+1) | Summer: (UTC+2)

    Climate September is the beginning of autumn with moderate temperatures of approximately 15-19 °C in the daytime and about 10°C in the evenings.

    Visa: All participants are required a valid passport and may be required a visa for visiting GermanyVisa regulations

    domimage
    By NuclearVacuum
    Neuschwanstein Castle, which King Ludwig II, the “Fairytale King”, built on a rugged hill against a backdrop of idyllic mountain scenery, is one of the most popular palaces in Europe. Photo: Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus e.V. - Andrew Cowin
    Cologne Cathedral is the centre and hallmark of Cologne on the Rhine. The magnificent gothic cathedral towers above the buildings of Cologne. Photo: Köln Tourismus GmbH - Andreas Möltgen
    World-famous and an embodiment of Romanticism – Heidelberg Castle. For five hundred years it was home to Princes, but now the castle ruins rise majestically over the roofs of the old town of Heidelberg. Photo: Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus e.V. - Rainer Kiedrowski
    Brandenburg Gate is Berlin's most famous landmark. A symbol of German division during the Cold War, it is now a national symbol of peace and unity. It was here that Ronald Reagan commanded: 'Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!' Photo: pixabay.com
    The East Side Gallery, a section of the former Berlin Wall, is now the longest open air gallery in the world. Photo: Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus e.V. - East Side Gallery Berlin - Hans Peter Merten
    Zugspitze peak is the highest point in German territory. On top, you can enjoy a magnificent view of 400 mountain peaks in four countries. Photo: Hans Peter Merten
    The Romantic Road offers sights such as magnificent stately buildings, palaces of courtly splendour and romantic medieval half-timbered houses following in swift succession. Photo: Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus e.V. - Foto-Design Ernst Wrba
    Towering peaks and rolling parklands, set against the backdrop of the Alps – this is the Allgäu mountain range. Photo: pixabay.com
    The Semper Opera House in Dresden is home to the Saxon State Opera, which looks back on a long and illustrious past. Musical accompaniment is provided by the prestigious Dresden State Orchestra of Saxony. Photo: pixabay.com
    All over Germany you can find cities with well-preserved historic townscapes. Stolberg with its medieval town center of cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses is nested into the Harz Mountains Nature Park. Photo: pixabay.com
    The Baltic Sea - famous for its natural beauty and clean water – has beautiful shores with white-sand beaches, quaint fishermen's villages and seaside resorts. Photo: pixabay.com
      Germany in motion
          Print page
          • HTML
          • PDF
          Imprint| Data protection| Leipziger Messe GmbH, Messe-Allee 1, 04356 Leipzig © Leipziger Messe 2017. All rights reserved.