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- Beer tent reservation (Oktoberfest)
The beer tents take reservations themselves, often months ahead. Without one, come early, especially at weekends.
- City card or museum pass
Covers public transport or many museums for a fixed price. Worth it if you plan several sights a day; compare the price with single tickets.
- Driving on the left
Traffic drives on the left here. Take your time on the first drive, especially at roundabouts and when turning; an automatic rental car makes it easier.
- Emergency number 112
Across the EU and in many other European countries, 112 reaches the emergency services free of charge. Save it in your phone.
- Ferry tickets
Ferries between the islands and to the mainland fill up in high season, especially with a car. Book early and keep the ticket on your phone.
- Guest card (visitor's tax)
Many seaside resorts charge a visitor's tax and give you a guest card for it. It often serves as your beach pass and brings discounts, so carry it on the beach.
- Permit for the Teide summit
The last stretch to the summit of Mount Teide needs a free permit from the national park. Permits are often gone weeks ahead, so apply early.
- Registration for the Reichstag dome
A visit to the Reichstag dome is free, but only with registration in advance on the Bundestag website. Bring your ID.
- Rhine ferry times
Between Koblenz and Mainz no bridge crosses the Rhine; ferries link the two banks. Check the times, the last ferries often leave in the evening.
- Strandkorb booking (roofed beach chair)
Roofed wicker beach chairs are rented by the day or week. In the summer holidays and on public holidays, book ahead online or with the rental on the beach.
- Tide table
Some beaches, coves and paths are only reachable at low tide, and the tide comes in fast. Check the tide times for each day before you set off.
- Timed-entry tickets for major sights
Many major museums and sights only let you in with a booked time slot and sell out days ahead. Book online before you go.
- Visa for Russia
Most visitors need a visa for Russia, applied for before the trip; border posts do not issue one. The e-visa allows short stays of up to 30 days via certain border crossings only…