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Barclay International Group's Germany

With offerings in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Berlin and Bavaria .

Basic Area Facts



Reading List:
A List of Books For the Germany-bound Traveler.






    Basic Area Facts:

    Entry Requirements: As a rule, only a valid passport is required to enter Germany.
    Children may either be included on their parents' passport or travel with their own passport. No passport photo is required for children under 10 years of age.
    In most cases no Visa is required for those who intend to stay in the country less than 3 months and do not plan to work.

    Climate: Germany's climate is generally temperate. Winters can be dull though never particularly cold, except in the Alps, the Harz region of Lower Saxony, and the higher regions of northern Franconia. Summers are usually sunny and warm, though be prepared for a few cloudy and wet days. The south is normally always a few degrees warmer than the north. As you get nearer the Alps, however, the summers get shorter accordingly, often not beginning until the end of May. Fall is sometimes spectacular in the south: warm and soothing. The only real exception is the strikingly variable weather in southern Bavaria (Bayern) caused by Föhn, an Alpine wind that gives rise to clear but oppressive conditions in summer and, in winter, can cause snow to disappear overnight.

    Time Zone: Germany is on Central European Time (CET)

    Money Matters: In general, banks are open from 8:30am or 9:00am until 4:00pm. On Wednesdays, smaller branches are often closed, and larger banks may close at 1:00pm. Banks frequently stay open until 6:30pm on Thursdays.

    If visitors need to exchange money outside these hours, Currency Exchange offices can be found at airports, border crossing points and major railway stations. Hours are generally from 6am to 10pm.

    Shop Hours: German department stores are open Monday-Saturday from 10:00am to 8:00pm and are closed on Sunday. German supermarkets and shops are open Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 8:00pm, on Saturday from 8:00am to 8:00pm (smaller supermarkets close between 6:00pm and 8:00pm), and are closed on Sunday. Shops in smaller towns might shut down for a 1-hour lunch break (usually between noon and 1:00pm). In general, German shops are closed on Sundays; exceptions are bakeries, shops at gas stations (open 24/7), or convenient stores in train stations. In bigger cities, look out for little shops called "Spätkauf"; opening hours vary, but they are usually open until 10:00pm or 11:00pm during the week, and on Sunday afternoons.

    Tipping: In restaurants, service is usually included (under the heading Bedienung, at the bottom of the check), and it is customary to round out the check to the next mark or two, but never more than 5% of the total. In cafés and beer halls, where it may not always be clear if service is included, give 10%.

    Taxi Drivers also get 10%. For railway and airport porters, round out the requested amount to the next mark. Hotel porters get .50€ per bag. Doormen are tipped the same amount for small services, such as calling a cab. Room service should be rewarded with at least 1€ every time you use it. Maids should get about .50€ per day (though service charges are normally included in our rental price). Service station attendants get 50 pfennings or .50€ for filling the tanks, checking the oil and tires, or cleaning windshields.

    Electrical Current: The standard voltage throughout the country is 220 volt, 50 cycles. Americans will need a plug adapter, or converter, to use their appliances in Germany.

    Emergency: If a visitor has a general emergency, they should go to the nearest telephone and dial 112 to request assistance. In order to get the police, dial 110 to request assistance.

    Tax Free Shopping: The price of goods purchased in Germany includes 19% value-added tax (VAT). In order to receive a refund of some or all of this tax when you leave the country you can request a Tax Free Shopping Check in stores which display a "Tax Free" sticker. When leaving the country, before checking your baggage, have your check stamped by the German Customs Service. You may then be able to obtain a cash refund at one of the Tax Free Shopping Service offices which are located in the major airports and many train stations and in some ferry terminals.





Tourism Link:

German Tourist Board:
http://www.germany-tourism.de





Düsseldorf

Residents of this Rhine-based city believe that their promenade, the Konigsalle, is one of the most splendid boulevards of the world. Those strolling the "Ko" as it is affectionately called, can window-shop from the most expensive items the world has to offer and then indulge in the bountiful fare offered by the boulevard's numerous cafes and restaurants. There's plenty for historians and culture-lovers as well, including theater, concerts, nearby castles and the great works of art at both the North Rhine-Westphalia Art Collection and the Goethe Museum.


Currently we do not offer any properties in Düsseldorf




Frankfurt

Germany's financial capital is a city of skyscrapers, replacing many of the historical landmarks that were destroyed during World War II. Business travelers usually outnumber tourists eager to explore this former Roman settlement that later served as one of Charlemagne's two capitals, as well as the site for the election and coronation of emperors of the Holy Roman Empire. Such tourists seek out sites such as poet/dramatist Goethe's House and Museum, as well as nearby cities of interest, such as Heidelberg and Wurzburg. Corporate travelers will appreciate BIG's apartments in Frankfurt, which save them substantially over the city's average per-diem costs.


Currently we do not offer any properties in Frankfurt





Hamburg

Between the River Elbe and the city's large lakes and numerous canals, it's hard for visitors to forget that Hamburg is a major port city. Likewise, Hamburg's evolution into a leading corporate center is reflected by the sleek avenues and sterile, modern office buildings. However, nature-loving and culture-minded tourists can always take refuge in the hundreds of riverside and country paths within the city's boundaries, as well as the renown collection of paintings in the Kunsthalle Museum.


Currently we do not offer any properties in Hamburg





Berlin

Berlin will do you good! A large variety of sights, cultural highlights and shopping opportunities are just waiting to be discovered. Living in the city centre, you are just minutes away from the Kurfurstendamm and the world famous Gedachtuiskirche (Memorial Church).



Bavaria

Bavaria is located in the southeast area of Germany, and is geographically the largest state (Bundesland) within the country. With nearly 12.5 million inhabitants, Bavaria is also one of the most populated of the german states. Bavaria's beauty is unquestioned, containing the Bavarian Forest in the eastern region as well as the Bavaran Alps in the south. The capital of Bavaria and by far its largest city is Munich.

Munich has been nicknamed "Germany's secret capital," and is considered the country's most important tourist destination as well as its most attractive city. Visit its beer halls, museums, churches, palaces and busy shopping streets -- Neuhauserstrasse and Kaufingerstrasse --as well as its Englischer Garten, a park measuring three miles long by over a mile wide.

BIG's apartments throughout Bavaria allow you to enjoy the amenities of a hotel and the comforts of home, with money left to enjoy all this easy-going and beautiful region has to offer.



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One caveat: We have written our property reference pages to be as concise as possible. Therefore, if an amenity is NOT listed, chances are it is not offered by the property. Though we attempt to be as accurate as possible and ask each property to recheck the information that they have provided, breakdowns in communications can occasionally occur. For that reason, Barclay International Group cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies contained in the information. If you do uncover mistakes in our information, please bring them to our attention so we may correct them as soon as possible. Also, rates occasionally change mid-season due to currency fluctuations and so forth; we cannot guarantee rates until actual bookings are placed. Consider the rates contained in our rate sheets to be approximate rate guidelines, rather than figures carved in stone. We have included links to country and city information in our pages. While we will attempt to verify these links on a regular basis, we would certainly appreciate it if anyone discovering a non-operational link brings this information to our attention. Thank you.


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