UK citizens travelling in Europe should carry a European Health Insurance Card. This replaces the old E111 formas as from January 2006. The EHIC card is available free from www.ehic.org.uk and entitles you to free or reduced rate health care if you become ill or get injured in many European countries, under a reciprocal arrangement with the UK’s NHS
Emergency Numbers
Police 110
Fire & Ambulance 112
Currency
Germany is one of the Euro countries
Electricity
The plug in use in Germany is the typical European two round pin plug.
Tipping
Tipping is common both in bars and restaurants. If you received a good service it is advisable to give about 10% of the value of the order.
Phoning Home...
The country code for Germany is +49, the country code for England is +44
Time Difference
Germany is one hour ahead of the UK
A Bit of the Lingo
Ja – Yes
No – Nein
Danke – Thank you
Bitte – You’re welcome
Entschuldigung – Sorry
Bier - beer
Tor! – Goal!
Der Schiedsrichter ist ne Flasche – The referee is a loser
Wir sehen uns im Finale – I see you at the final.
Ich möchte mein Steak roh – I’d like my steak rare.
