About Berlin
This article includes up to date practical information and facts about Berlin to make the most of your trip, including the city's population, the official types of sockets and plugs, its history and several oddities that make this city unique.
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Berlin Facts & Figures
Berlin is the most populated city in Germany with an estimated 3.5 million inhabitants.
Currency
Germany was one of the first EU countries to adopt the Euro in 1999.
Time Zone
Berlin, like the rest of Germany, has a Central European Summer Time (CEST) in summer and a Central European Time (CET) in winter.
Healthcare
Just like the rest of Europe, a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is needed to access free healthcare in Berlin. For non-Europeans, check out this travel insurance.
Electricity and Plugs
The standard power sockets in Germany are Type F, like other European countries, except for the United Kingdom and Ireland. If you need an adaptor, you can either get one online, once you get to Berlin or ask the staff at your hotel if you can borrow one.
Useful Telephone Numbers
- Emergencies: 112.
- Police: 110.
- Country code for Italy: 49.
- Area code for Berlin: 30.
Oddities about Berlin
Ampelmännchen
Films set in Berlin
