Welcome to Germany

Information about Germany

You want information about Germany? Maybe you are planning a holiday or would like to stay in Germany for longer to go to school, to study or work - if so, you are in the right place to find out more!

Visa requirements

We want to make your arrival in Germany as easy as possible. Here you can find all the information you need on applying for a visa, along with an application form as a pdf file to download.

Customs regulations

If you want to travel to Germany here you find the information on relevant customs regulations.

New regulations to take up work in Germany

Specialists are welcome in Germany. The success of our economy is based in great measure on the excellent skills of our workers. In order to be able to maintain and expand this strong position in the global economy, the German Government has opened up access to the labour market to graduates from all over the world. You'll find further details here:

Centre for German Legal Information

The internet portal "Centre for German Legal Information" was founded by a private initiative and is funded by the German Foreign Office. It contains around 1000 German legal documents (laws, decrees, etc.).

Exchange programmes/studying in Germany

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Vacation destination in Germany

Germany is becoming an increasingly attractive holiday destination for guests from overseas. In 2007 a total of 55 million overnight stays by foreign guests were recorded, even more than in 2006 when the country hosted the Football World Cup. It’s interesting to note that most of the guests hailed from the Netherlands, followed by the United States and Britain. Although most visitors from abroad head for the German cities and above all, the capital Berlin, interest in the classic German holiday destinations grows apace. Here is a brief – by no means exhaustive - overview.

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Germany on the Net

Information from the Federal Foreign Office

The German National Tourist Board

Visit Germany and discover its variety.

deutschland.de - Portal to Germany

logo of Germany's portal "deutschland.de"

The Deutschland-Portal is your virtual gateway to Germany

Facts about Germany

Facts about Germany

Facts about Germany is a handbook for anyone seeking reliable and up-to-date information on the Federal Republic of Germany. It provides facts and figures about the country and its people, its government system, social life, political groupings and trends, all the different sectors of industry and business, and the multi-faceted face of culture in Germany and its 16 federal states.

Innovation and Excellence

Zeitschrift Deutschland

The current issue of .de – Magazin Deutschland takes a look into the future by examining tomorrow’s research and technology trends. In an exclusive feature on “Innovation and Excellence” four Nobel laureates from Germany outline what research can achieve in the future. The magazine also spotlights six research areas – environmental technology, medical technology, mechanical engineering, bionics, vehicle technology and nanotechnology – in which Germany leads the world.

The latest issue of .de also includes interviews with Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle and the German ambassador to the United Nations, Peter Wittig, about Germany’s role in the EU and as a global partner.

Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE Visit Germany

Tracing Bach's footsteps

Johann Sebastian Bach wrote musical history and continues to delight people today. We take you on a tour of locations that are, even today, strongly conected to the composer.

A safari in the Bavarian Forest

The mountainous regions of southern Germany are an idyllic place to ski in winter. But few realize that the Bavarian Forest National Park is also home to some large and intriguing animals.

Travel guide: getting around

Whether you want to get around Germany by train, plane, bus, tram, subway, car or bike, read on for some important tips.

Travel guide: public holidays

Germany has many public holidays, some of which vary from state to state. Since most things are closed then, it's best to check dates before you make any plans.

Travel guide: gadgets and communication

These days, traveling abroad doesn't mean you can't stay connected with home or the office. Whether you're in Germany on business or pleasure, here are some tips for everything in your suitcase with a plug.