Destination
Germany
Germany is far more varied than most people expect. These guides cover Berlin and the big cities plus the castles, river valleys and forests, with a focus on getting around cheaply by train.
Guides and stories from Germany
Everything I wrote about Germany, from city guides to personal tips.
Germany in numbers
Germany covers about 357,592 km² and is home to roughly 83.6 million people, with Berlin as its capital. The main language is German, and you pay with the Euro (EUR).
- Official name
- Federal Republic of Germany
- Capital
- Berlin
- Size
- 357,592 km2
- Size in Europe
- number 7 of Europe
- Population
- 83.6 million
- Language
- German
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
Speak like a local
A few words go a long way. This is how you say them.
Word Meaning Say it like
Hallo Hello HAH-loh
Danke Thank you DAHN-kuh
Bitte Please BIT-uh
Ja Yes yah
Nein No nine
Was kostet das? How much does it cost? vahs KOS-tet dahs
Prost Cheers prohst
Tschuess Bye CHOOSS
Videos from Germany
My full travel videos filmed in Germany.
Stuttgart, Germany - Interrail Challenge VLOG 1 (first solo Interrail)
Reels from Germany
My Instagram reels filmed in Germany.