General Information
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Location

Berlin is located at the heart of Europe in eastern Germany and is only 70 km away from Germany’s boarder with Poland. Berlin covers an area of about 890 square km and the border of the city is 234 km long.

Berlin is the capital of and a state within Germany, lying on the river Spree, where the river ends in the river Havel.
Climate

Berlin lies between oceanic and continental stamped climate. However it can have precipitation in all seasons. The influence of the sea is not strong and therefore the winters are a bit colder and the summer a bit warmer. In the centre of town it is always a few degrees warmer than outside the centre.

MaximumMinimum
Berlin weather in September18°C / 64°F9°C / 48°F
Precipitation mm (inches)44 mm (1.77)
September is the perfect time to visit Berlin as the weather is still hot and the city of Berlin can be pleasant and warm with many hours of sunshine. Casual clothes can be worn as it is still mild. Also Precipitation is low and rainfall is unlikely.

Banks

As well as Bureaus de Change, mostly situated around train stations and airports, there are branches of all major banks across the city. The opening times are convenient with many banks open the whole day, five days a week (Monday through Friday). The Reisebank Offices are open 7 days a week. Outside banking hours you will find cash machines on nearly every street corner.

American Express
Bayreuther Straße 37 , 10787 Berlin
Phone +49 (30) 214983-0

Reisebank Airport Tegel
Terminal A, 13405 Berlin
Phone: +49 (30) 41701355

Reisebank Bahnhof Zoo
Hardenbergplatz, 10623 Berlin
Telefon +49 (30) 881 71 17

American Express
Friedrichstraße 172 , 10117 Berlin
Phone +49 (30) 20 17 400

Reisebank Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz, 10557 Berlin
Phone: +49 (30) 20453761

Reisebank Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof, 10243 Berlin
Telefon +49 (30) 296 43 93

Currency

Since Jan 2002 the Euro was made Germany’s official currency. The Exchange Rate is: (1 € = $ 1.29; 1 Dollar = € 0.77; Rate in May 2010)

To convert other currencies you can visit www.xe.com.

Electricity

In Germany sockets operate with 230V, 2 pin plug and comply with European standards. For appliances from outside Europe you should bring the necessary adapter with you.

Emergency numbers

The most important emergency numbers:
  • Police: 110
  • Fire Brigade and Ambulance: 112
  • German Red Cross: +49(30)85 00 55
  • Ambulance: +49(30)31 00 31
  • Emergency Poison Help-line: +49 (30)192 40
  • Confidental Help-line: 0800 111 02 22
Opening hours

Since November 2006 the 24 hour shopping from Monday to Saturday in Berlin is allowed. The shops can also open on six Sundays and the Advent Sundays. Most shopping centres and department stores stay open until 8 pm, some even until 10 pm, but the opening hours can differ.

Time

Berlin is in the Central-European time-zone, which means one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, and has daylight saving time in summer. In September it would be vital to set any clock an hour forward while in Berlin.

Tip

The prices include service and tax, but it is customary to round up the bill. A 10 per cent (10%) tip is usual.

Population

The population of Berlin is about 3.5 million.

The population density is about 4,000 per square kilometre.

Language

German is the first language in Berlin; however the genuine Berliners speak a distinct dialect. English is widely spoken and most Berliners have a strong standard of English. Berlin being a multicultural city, Turkish is the second most commonly spoken language in some areas.

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