Corpus Christi

📣 Traveler notes

Germany offers a diverse landscape of cultural heritage, innovation, and regional variety. Visitors can experience historical sites, varied scenery, and vibrant city life across its different regions.

• Retail shops and many services close on public holidays (Feiertag).
• Public transport may run on a reduced schedule during holidays.
• Some museums and restaurants may stay open longer on holidays.
• Holiday observance varies by state, particularly regarding religious dates.
• Good Friday is often a 'silent holiday' with restricted festivities in many states.
• Smoking is generally prohibited in indoor public spaces like cafes and restaurants.
• Germans value direct communication, punctuality, and honesty over small talk. Use formal titles (Mr./Ms.) and the pronoun 'Sie' unless invited to use first names. Be mindful of local rules in public spaces, especially regarding alcohol and smoking. Respect historical sites and avoid using any Nazi-era symbols or slogans, which are strictly prohibited by law.