On the way to Munich, I experienced many kilometers of driving, maintaining the above speed throughout the journey, driving at full speed, and without any psychological pressure, which is completely different from the feeling of speeding in China. As mentioned before, the driving pleasure in Germany is more reflected in the cornering on the winding mountain road. In Germany, there are no isolation barriers in the middle, and even no lane dividing lines.

On rural roads with only one lane in one direction, the speed limit is exaggerated to kilometers per hour. The same is true for winding mountain roads, unless there is a steep downhill road, the speed limit will be set at . Those who can exceed the speed limit under such road conditions are probably good candidates for professional racing drivers. It is precisely because there is no pressure of speeding that you can experience the driving pleasure of high-speed cornering, emergency braking, and then accelerating out of the corner.

Of course, to do all this, you must have a good car with excellent performance. On the roads in Germany, % of the vehicles are BBA. Friends who want to test their driving skills must come to Germany for self-driving, but they must pay attention to civilized driving. 3. Parking Regarding parking, Germany is completely different from the United States. Even in rural towns, there are few free parking spaces.

Since I don't know German, I only choose parking meter locations and public parking lots with barriers to avoid unnecessary trouble. Parking meter parking is relatively simple. You just need to put in coins, press the OK button, take the parking ticket, and put it in a prominent position on the center console. Don't exceed the time limit. Public parking lots with barriers are the same as in China, and they also charge by the hour.

Pay the fee at the exit. However, most of the parking lots here do not have manual payment. You need to pay the fee at the machine before leaving. Insert the parking ticket and pay the fee displayed on the machine. After paying the fee, take the parking ticket, drive, and insert it at the exit to exit smoothly. If you can read German, you will have a wider range of choices.

You will regret not having learned enough when you need it. You must learn more when you are young. Some people describe Germany as a paradise for driving but a hell for parking. Maybe it is a bit exaggerated, but for travelers like Yunluo and An Chuyu who do not know German, it is true. 4. Navigation Most cars have their own navigation system, and BMW navigation also has real-time traffic conditions.

It will prompt you to take a detour according to the road conditions. It is very convenient, but it is all in English or other European languages, and there is no Chinese. BMW navigation can only set the country-city-street-ticket number, so you must carefully mark the street name of the destination before traveling to ensure that the navigation can accurately take you to the destination. If your English level is not good.

Then you can only rent a navigation system with Chinese voice broadcast. That will be another expense. The best navigation system in Europe is TOMTOM brand. If you use a Windows phone, the free Nokia map that comes with the phone can navigate in offline mode, and you can enter the hotel name or attraction name to find the destination.

Of course, the whole journey was reported in Chinese, which was very convenient. Before going abroad, you only need to download or update the latest version of the German and Austrian maps. When searching for destinations, you sometimes need to be online, which can be done under the hotel wifi. Windows phone navigation consumes power quickly, so make sure the battery is full before departure, and prepare a cigarette lighter charger in the car.

This is very important. This time I drove by myself. I first used the BMW car navigation to get on the highway, and when I was about kilometers away from the destination, I turned on the NOKIA mobile navigation to ensure accuracy. 5. Refueling and convenience. Just like domestic highways, there are gas stations and convenience stores every few miles. Refueling is super convenient. Just open the fuel tank cap and pick up the gas gun to fill it up directly.

But be sure not to add the wrong fuel. The name of the fuel type that the car should add will be on the fuel tank cap, so be sure to read it carefully. The fuel gun will automatically pop up when the fuel is full, so remember your fuel gun number. Just report your number and pay when you enter a convenience store. The fuel price is different in different regions and at different times in Germany, but for Yunluo and An Chuyu, who are foreigners, the most important thing is to ensure a smooth drive.

Fill up when you need to. Don't drive in fear to save money. Toilets on German highways are all charged. You have to insert coins to enter. They only accept Euro coins. You will get change and receipts. They are fully automatic. If you don't have Euro coins, remember to change some when you pay for gas. German highways are all free, but you must remember to buy tolls before entering Austria and stick the highway ticket on the windshield.

It must be posted on the glass. There are photos on the highway to check whether the money has been paid. If there is no highway ticket on the glass, a ticket will be issued. 6. About HERTZ car rental Hertz car rental is more expensive than other small companies, but referring to other people's car rental experience, I feel that the biggest advantage of HERTZ is simplicity. This time I drove for days.

I rented a BMW diesel car with full insurance in RMB, and no other fees. I picked up the car with a full tank and returned it with a full tank. As long as the car is not too dirty, there is no requirement to wash the car. Germany is very clean. After driving it for a long time, the appearance of the car is basically not dirty. There are some dead insects when I refueled for the last time before returning the car.

The carcasses can be easily removed with the special brush and cleaning fluid provided free of charge at the gas station. Take out the floor mats and shake them. The BMW diesel version is really fuel-efficient and has automatic start-stop. I drove kilometers that day and spent a total of EUR 10,000 on gas. After conversion, it only costs RMB 10,000 per kilometer. 7. Tickets for the famous Neuschwanstein Castle.

Hohenschwangau Castle, Linderhof Palace, etc., you don't need to buy tickets as long as you don't go inside the buildings. The exteriors of the castles and palaces are free to visit. The ticket office is near the parking lot of the scenic area. If you don't plan to go in, don't buy a ticket. If you want to go in for a visit, you must go early. In order to ensure the quality of the visit, the number of people inside is limited, so the waiting line will be very long.

It is said that you have to queue for at least an hour to visit Neuschwanstein Castle. The natural landscapes are free to visit, and you only need to pay for the cable car and boat transportation. After returning, a colleague asked about the tickets, and Yunluo was stunned. I don’t remember buying tickets. There are only two cable car rides and one boat ride. It’s not expensive. It seems that traveling abroad is fun.

Climate and Clothing in Germany In the east and south of Germany, the climate type belongs to the temperate continental climate, which is very similar to the climate type in the northern part of Yunluo Country, that is, cold winters and hot summers, and there are obvious four seasons in a year. Summer is the rainiest season, and the other seasons are basically dry and rainless.

Summer in Germany From February to February, these months belong to the summer in Germany. At this time, there is more rain in Germany, but the rainfall is not large. It is just a light rain every day, and the temperature is relatively high. It is very hot and humid. The average temperature in Germany at this time is around degrees, but this is only an average temperature.

Basically, the daily temperature will be around degrees Celsius, and extreme temperatures often occur. Therefore, friends who travel to Germany during this period should be prepared for heatstroke prevention, and bring rain gear with them to avoid being wet and affecting your mood for sightseeing. Germany's winter starts in December of each year and lasts until the following month. At this time, Germany is in winter.

Germany has plenty of precipitation in winter. The average temperature is around 30 degrees, so you should be prepared for the cold weather. Rain gear is also necessary every day, because the chance of snowing is relatively small, and it is basically raining, so it is also very wet and cold. Germany's autumn Germany's autumn is from January to February every year.

The temperature in Germany in autumn is significantly higher than that in spring. At this time, the precipitation is relatively sufficient, warm and dry. I personally think that this time is more suitable for traveling to Germany. Germany's spring is from January to February every year. The spring time is relatively short. But it is relatively cold, and the temperature is not very stable. It may be very cold today.

The weather becomes warmer at night, so the temperature is changeable at this time, which is not suitable for your trip. During this trip, I felt that the weather in Germany was similar to the northern part of Northeast China, with the lowest and highest temperatures. A thin coat is needed in the morning and evening, and a T-shirt is enough for noon and afternoon. Long skirts are recommended for girls who love skirts. Bring a larger one with you.

A thicker shawl. We were very lucky that there was no rain during the week, so we were able to enjoy the trip. On average, there should be one rainy day per week. After February, the ice and snow conditions on the German-Austrian border roads increased. Austria stipulates that all vehicles entering Austria must be equipped with anti-skid chains after February. Friends who have no experience in driving on ice and snow should carefully choose the travel time.

9. Shopping in Metzingen Metzingen is said to be the largest outlets brand factory store in Germany, which is different from that in China or the United States. Metzingen outlets is not a specific business district, but a series of stores built along the main road of the local town, without physical divisions, mainly selling local German brands and European first-line brands.

Last year, I went to the Palm Springs outlets in Los Angeles, USA. By comparison, Metzingen has a clear price advantage over the first-line European brands, and you can also get a tax refund. The disadvantage is that the brands are not as complete as those in the United States. LV and Chanel are not here, but other major European brands can basically be found. American brands are still much cheaper in American outlets.

Except for restaurants and bars, almost all stores are closed on Sundays, even convenience stores and supermarkets. This is very important. Be sure to pay attention to the time when planning your shopping trip. 10. Entry German immigration officials are very friendly, but if you answer questions incorrectly, it will also cause unnecessary trouble. Visa validity period. Usually.

It should be noted that the validity period of a German short-term visa is consistent with the duration of stay, that is, the visa expiration date is the final departure date, and the duration of stay is not calculated from the date of entry. In short, those who come to Germany with a short-term visa must enter and leave the country within the validity period of their visa. Otherwise, it is considered overstaying. Visa type. The visa type must be consistent with the actual purpose of entry.

German border guards conduct strict inspections during immigration. Many Chinese business delegations have been repeatedly blocked because the type of visa does not match the actual purpose of entry. For example, a delegation from a certain city came to Germany with a business inspection visa. Because the actual itinerary did not involve any business activities but was purely for tourism, the German border guards revoked their visas, refused entry, and fined them.

Travel visa. If you can remember your itinerary and can answer the main destinations of your trip fluently in English, you don’t need to prepare. Yunluo and An Chuyu passed the customs smoothly in this way. If you are not so confident in your English, before leaving, make a form with the specific itinerary of this trip in English, carry it with you, and submit it to the customs officer when you pass the customs.

There are also return tickets, which can ensure smooth customs clearance. It is said that the customs has strict requirements for carry-on items, but Yunluo and An Chuyu were exempted from X-ray inspection this time. It seems that language communication is very important. If you can gain their trust, it will bring you a lot of convenience.

Tax refund point for checked baggage: It is at the counter in Terminal 1, and it is not clear in Terminal 2. If the items for tax refund are in the checked baggage, please tell the staff when checking in. They will attach the check-in tag to the baggage, and then you can take the baggage away and go to the tax refund point for checked baggage to complete the tax refund procedures. Then someone will deliver the baggage to the plane.

The German customs counter and the tax refund counter are connected. First, stamp at the customs counter with the black eagle emblem. Customs officers will conduct random inspections and check the items to be refunded. It seems that tour groups or people with a lot of tax refund items are more likely to be selected. After the customs stamps the tax refund form, take the tax refund form to the tax refund agency window next to it to collect the tax refund.

Because of the random inspection, there is a long queue at the customs window, but there is basically no queue at the tax refund window. Sometimes, the queue time can be very long. Especially during the peak tourist season, friends who want to refund taxes must arrive at the airport in advance. 2. Carry-on luggage tax refund is after security inspection and border inspection, and then at the window in the isolation area.

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You have to queue up. The process is the same as checked baggage. The customs counter with the black eagle emblem will stamp your baggage. There may also be random inspections. After stamping, you can go to the relevant company to collect the money. The largest tax refund company is GlobleBlue, which is right next to the customs. You can get the money after stamping. There is a handling fee for cash, but there is no handling fee for credit cards and Alipay.

Other tax refund companies require you to go through the duty-free shop and then go to a bank counter. Whether you are checking or carrying items that need tax refund, you must fill in the information on the tax refund form in advance. Including name, address, nationality, passport number, etc., must be filled in in English. If you fill it in hastily at the tax refund counter, it will delay things.

Judging from the experience of Yunluo and An Chuyu, the customs officers are not as harsh as what is said on the Internet. They basically do not check goods with tax refund amounts below Euros, but they must check goods with larger tax refund amounts. Yunluo and An Chuyu have many tax refund forms of various sizes, and except for checking a famous watch, the others were just routinely stamped.

Language communication is very important. You must learn English well. 12. Public transportation in Germany Although Yunluo and An Chuyu were traveling by car, they were impressed by the developed public transportation network in Germany. There are trains in major towns. Buses can go to various villages and scenic spots, and the subways in the city are even more extensive.

If you have time, you can study public transportation in Germany. You can travel around without driving, but the time cost will be higher. Yunluo and An Chuyu took the subway in Munich. A one-day ticket of 10,000 euros can be used to take the subway to any corner of the city. For a short ride, you can buy an hourly ticket of 10,000 euros. The following link can be used to purchase German train tickets online.

Total cost: air tickets, hotel and hotel parking fees, EUR, about RMB, car rental, fuel and Austrian highway fees, EUR, about RMB, I can't remember the meal cost, two people should spend about EUR a day, total cruise ship cable car fees, EUR, about RMB, excluding shopping, the total cost of self-driving in Tiandeao is about RMB, which is cheaper than group travel.

And the accommodation is good, the food is delicious, and the fun is free and enjoyable. The social security in Germany is very good, so there is no need to worry about theft. 14. A small episode, the luggage returned late from Frankfurt. After arriving at the airport, only 100 pieces of checked luggage arrived. This is a problem that I have never encountered before. This has to start from Frankfurt Airport.

Lufthansa check-in and baggage check-in are all self-service. Check-in and baggage check-in process: Scan your passport. After confirming the passenger, you will be asked to enter a one-digit ticket order number on a full English ticket order (you may not find it after returning, otherwise you will take a photo and upload it), so you must carry the ticket order with you.

After inputting, select your seat and get your boarding pass. Take your boarding pass and go to the baggage check-in counter. Put your luggage on the conveyor belt to weigh it and check it is within the weight limit. Put your boarding pass on the machine for scanning, and the machine will spit out a sticker. Tie the sticker to the luggage to be checked in. After confirmation, the luggage will automatically go through the X-ray security check. After the security check is clear, the machine will spit out the baggage ticket.

You must keep this with you. If your luggage is lost, this is a valid certificate. There will be Lufthansa staff next to the self-service machine. If you have any difficulties in operation, you can consult them. If you are returning to Sihai City with a piece of luggage missing, you can go to the luggage registration office to register with the luggage ticket. It is said that this is normal on international flights. Let Yunluo and An Chuyu go back, and the luggage will definitely not be lost.

It will just be one day late. Sure enough, the next day, the luggage was delivered to my home for free. 15. Money-saving strategy This self-driving trip to Germany, the average cost of food, accommodation and transportation, Lufthansa direct flight, luxury hotels, and high-end car rentals are comparable to group luxury tours. The actual cost is much lower. If you calculate carefully, the cost will be even lower. Yunluo will calculate it carefully below.

See how much you can save without reducing comfort. Change the entry and exit point to Munich. There is a subway from Munich Airport to the city, so don't rent a car for the two days of sightseeing in Munich. The total amount of money saved in renting a car (RMB) and the two-day parking fee of the hotel (Euro, RMB) is RMB per person. Yunluo and An Chuyu booked their tickets more than a month in advance.

Book six months in advance, and you can save 100 yuan per person. Hotel breakfast. After returning, I took a German dictionary and carefully studied the details of the hotel bill. The so-called free breakfast is actually included in the room rate, basically 100 euros per person. The hotel breakfast is basically bread, sausage, fruit, coffee, and there are more varieties. These can be solved in supermarkets and bakeries. (~^~)