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Berlin Facts, Tips and Info
Berlin Time Zone: GMT+1 (GMT +2 from last Sunday of March to Saturday before last
Sunday in October )
Berlin Electricity: 220 V, 50HZ
Dialing Country Code: 49
Dialing Area code: 30
No of Districts: 12
Berlin Currency: Euro
Language: German is the most popular language and many people understand English also.
Berlin Emergency Numbers:
Fire and Ambulance: 112
Police: 110
German Red Cross: +49(30)85 00 55
Emergency Poison Help-Line: +49(30)192 40
Telephone Directory: 11833
Tipping in Berlin:
Usually the service charge is included
to the bill. Anyway if you are happy with the service, you
can keep a tip to round the figure. Berlin taxi drivers
also accept tips.
Smoking In Berlin:
Smoking is prohibited in Berlin public transportation.
This policy is applicable for some restaurants. Best way of finding
smoking policy is check the people around you are smoking. Some times
there are separate designated smoking areas.
Berlin Tourist Info Centers:
Berlin Tourismus Marketing GmbH -
Am Karlsbad 11, 10785 Berlin
Telephone: +49 030 250025
Most of the hotels and hostels provide tourist information and maps.
There are some other tourist info centers also located in the
Berlin city. Once you arrived to the city, you can contact airport
tourist information counter for any inquiries. The main stations of
Berlin also provide information for tourists.
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