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Germany can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, the UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International …

Leipzig is charming in every season, so the best time to visit depends on the travel occasion and one's interests: in spring, parks such as the Auenwald begin to bloom, while from May until September, bars and restaurants open spaces are still ready to be enjoyed. From October on, however, Leipzig is dominated by …

Leipzig-Halle Airport is located 18 kilometres from Leipzig city centre in Schkeuditz. Getting to and from the airport is easy with the Airport Express railway service, which runs every half an hour, taking visitors to the city centre in only 14 minutes. Taxis are available outside Terminal B and outside Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, and they …

Boasting one of Germany’s largest tramline networks, with no less than 15 routes, as well as 3 suburban railway services and more than 30 bus lines, getting around Leipzig is a piece of cake. Weekly travel cards, group and family tickets are available and can be bought at every ticket station or in the …

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You can buy stamps in post offices and at tobacconist shops. Post office opening times vary — they are normally open between 8 am and 6 pm weekdays and between 9 am and 1 pm on …

You can fill your prescription and buy over the counter medication in Leipzig by finding one of the many pharmacies signed with the large red letter “A”. They are often confused with drugstores (Drogerie), where you can get toiletries, but not medication. Pharmacies in Leipzig are usually open just like any other store: closed in …

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Germany uses the Types C and F (with two earth clips on the side) electrical plug with two round pins, same as in many countries in Continental Europe. The standard voltage is 230 volts, but some hotels have special plugs for 110 or 120-volt …