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NEED TO Climate

KNOW Warm to hot summers, mild winters
Warm to hot summers, cold winters
Mild summers, cold winters
Cold climate
CURRENCY # Hamburg
GO May–Sep
Euro (€)
#
Berlin
LANGUAGE GO May, Jun,
German Sep & Oct
VISAS
Generally not required for
stays of up to 90 days; # Frankfurt
GO May–Sep
some nationalities need a
Schengen visa.
Munich
FUEL Freiburg GO Apr, May,
Sep & Oct
Petrol stations are common # GO Apr–Oct #
on main roads and highways,
and in larger towns.
Unleaded costs around
€1.50 per litre and diesel is
€1.25.
When to Go
RENTAL CARS High Season (Jul & Aug)
Auto Europe (www. » Busy roads and long lines at key sights.
autoeurope.com) » Vacancies at a premium and higher prices in seaside and
Avis (www.avis.com) mountain resorts.
Europcar (www.europcar. » Festivals celebrate everything from music to wine, and sailing
com) to samba.
Hertz (www.hertz.com) Shoulder Season (Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct)
» Smaller crowds and lower prices, except on public holidays.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS » Blooming flowers in spring; radiant foliage in autumn.
Europe-wide emergency
covering police, fire and » Sunny, temperate weather ideal for outdoor pursuits.
ambulance (%112) Low Season (Nov–Mar)
» No queues, but shorter hours at key sights; some may close
for the season.
» Theatre, concert and opera season in full swing.
» Ski resorts busiest in January and February.

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