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My map of Bavaria's Pfaffenwinkel

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My map of Bavaria's Pfaffenwinkel
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Berlin och Potsdam
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Souvenir shop at Kurfürstendamm
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the only fear is runnin out of beer!
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Weather Munich

12 Reviews Munich has a continental climate. However, because the city is located near the Alps, it is likely to rain often. Thunderstorms also often seem to appear out of the blue. Make sure you take your...

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Weather Hamburg

9 Reviews In summer you need all sorts of clothes. In 4 days we had very cold and nice warm. So we need pullover and shorts. Don´t forget your umbrella!!! You need warm clothes when you take a harbour cruise...

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Souvenirs from Berlin

by hopang

We always shop for small and handy souvenirs, guide book and postcards to take home when we travel in a foreign country since our travel motto is to take nothing but souvenir snapshots and to leave nothing but shoeprints. Berlin is no exception. Picture location and attraction plate, several refrigerators magnets and replica of famous beer glass are what we purchased from the city of Berlin beside the several postcards we sent to friends and relatives. You may shop from many souvenir shops in the city especially at Kurfürstendamm shopping district. They even open until late at night.We bought also a Berlin guide book in Swedish, viz Berlin och Potsdam, published by Schöning GmbH & Co (as depicted on our second photograph). This guide book has more than 170 beautiful photographs including several city maps and a map of metro and subway network in the city of Berlin - wonderful to keep,...

When camping in Germany

by mustertal

Plastic boxes with lid's ,keep thing's dry as does black bin liner's.Always make a list You need, water-proof's, good strong footwear.A pair of jogging trouser's for ease around the campsite. Always remember to take a little more than you need. Have a couple of hook's to stick on the door to hang thing's on. When going to the toilet block, keep your toiletries in a carrier bag stops then getting wet. Always take a First aid Kit, suntan Lotion and insect repellent Nothing special ,just what you would normally take. Take enough gas to last your trip, if possible. Camping gas it available, but not Calor gas. Have a supply of tin's for emergency's. Keep matches in a container to keep dry. Don't camp under tree's or near water. Make sure you are well pegged downguy rope's as well. Take spare batteries, toilet paper, torch, tent peg's to suit all types of ground, some can be hard and...

Cold autumn

by mirchica

If you go in the autumn and you’re from a warm country be prepared for cold weather. Germans say that the winter starts in October. Take an umbrella and warm clothes cause the weather could be very windy especially along a river.

General

by hopang

A rucksack or a light travelling bag for you to carry along with you when touring Germany. It will become handy when you pruchase some small items such as postcards and small souvenirs. Summer can be quite hot in Germany, therefore light clothing may be necessary. But please bring along a light jacket in case it becomes chilly with lower temperature. It can be quite cold in the evening. You definitely need thick winter jacket if you decide to visit Germany during winter. Don't forget to bring along with you your daily supplies of medicines if you are on medication. We would suggest painkillers and headache tablets in case you fall sick during your vacation! Other items you may consider are plasters for minor cuts, nail-creeper and small scissors. You are not supposed to forget to bring along your digital camera, camcorder plus accessories such as battery, battery charger and memory...

Do I Need Rain Gear?

by Kathrin_E

Yes you do need rain gear - any time of the year. Any season. Rain occurs all year round. If there is a rainy season here, it lasts from January to December. Statistically winter and summer get more rain than spring and autumn, but you cannot rely on that. Weather statistics are useless because every year is different, and weather forecasts are not reliable for more than three, maybe four days in advance. Anything further has the value of a prediction by Sybil Trelawney.Rule of thumb: In summer the rain is usually warmer than in winter.Never ever, not even in highest summer, travel in Germany (and the rest of Central Europe) without a rainproof jacket, at least one warm fleece or sweater that fits underneath the jacket, and at least one pair of closed shoes that are suitable for walking in the rain. Also take a folding umbrella unless you either absolutely hate them, or spend your...

"Zwiebelsystem" - "Onion System"

by Kathrin_E

"Onion System" describes how Germans pack and dress when travelling in changeable weather conditions. Layers, layers, layers, like an onion, that can be put on or peeled off according to current conditions and needs. The weather cannot be predicted for more than a couple of days in advance and changes quickly, so you never know. Especially in spring and autumn "Zwiebelsystem" is the only way to go. You wll have warm sunny days and you will have chilly overcast or rainy days. If you want to pack light but have something suitable for all conditions, bring clothes that can be worn in layers. Emergency motto: "Today I will wear all my clothes..."

Onion-style-clothing...

by chris.hh

If we go out for a small holiday within Germany we alway take along "onion-style clothing" which means one skin over the other... So you can get rid off one after the other. Even in summer you can be in need of a light jacket. It can rain in summer as well as it even can hail (those little icy balls...). My relatives from the States where very confused when this happened once when they where on a visit in summer. So take along a rain jacket or an umrella, as well as sunglasses. Be prepared for everything;-) Also a sweater and a pair of jeans in the middle of the summer should not be missed in your suitcase.

Luggage

by jabakie

If you are travelling my train - TAKE A BACK PACK!!!!!!!!!! You don't check your luggage in on trains in Germany - you drag it with you, wherever you go - not wise to be dragging suitcases on and off a train...THIS WAS NOT FUN :) If you go in winter - take a very warm jacket - and make sure it protects you from the wind. lots of cameras! Scenery is amazing -take lots of photos!

Not too much will be hard to find.

by gypsymoth

I brought a purse that was basically a really small messenger bag. It was nice because I could put all my stuff in it such as my guidebook, a water bottle, camera, and a snack, but it was not so huge that it was heavy or in the way. I also picked up a slightly larger wallet than I normally would use at home, the type that is designed to have a checkbook put in it. It had more sections for bills, and a larger zippered area for coins. I picked it up on a clearance shelf at Target, and it actually wound up being a huge help, because the wallet I normally use does not have a good section for coins, and the extra areas let me easily keep my dollars and euros separate. I was glad that I brought a light jacket, even in July. I thought this might just be because I am not acclimated to colder weather, but even the local people were wearing small jackets. I also was glad that I wore sturdy tennis...

PACK LIGHTLY

by Rumi-fan

Pack lightly. My daughters learnt this tip recently. Hahah, this luggage is for 4 people.....still too much. For those not used to cold weather, i recommend (at the least) thermal under garments. These are so effective and reduced my need for extra heavy layers of clothing.

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