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Safety update: Germany March 2026

Started by TexasHeat · 28 Feb 2026 · 1470 views

TexasHeat member
#1
28 Feb 2026 at 20:01
Safety update for General Information based on recent experience and community reports:

General Safety Level: Low risk if you stick to known areas.

Common Risks:
- Petty theft in crowded areas — keep valuables secure
- Fake police demanding bribes — ask for badge number
- Room theft — use hotel safe

Areas to Avoid:
Avoid the area around the bus station at night.

Police Situation:
Avoid any interaction with police if possible.

Stay safe out there.

Texas Heat — Houston, TX

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PerthPete member
#2
1 Mar 2026 at 21:01
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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DetroitDan member
#3
3 Mar 2026 at 00:01
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

Detroit, MI | 12 countries visited

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AustinAlex member
#4
4 Mar 2026 at 18:01
I was there in last month and prices were about average. Spent about $150/day all-in.

My tip: avoid weekends.

Austin Alex — Austin, TX

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CalgaryKevin member
#5
5 Mar 2026 at 19:01
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.

Calgary Kevin — Calgary, Canada

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YorkshireLad member
#6
7 Mar 2026 at 06:01
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.

Yorkshire Lad — Leeds, UK

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BristolBen member
#7
7 Mar 2026 at 14:01
Also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.

Bristol, UK | 16 countries visited

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DetroitDan member
#8
9 Mar 2026 at 10:01
Adding my experience: scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 15-20%.

Detroit, MI | 12 countries visited

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SacramentoSal member
#9
10 Mar 2026 at 15:01
Different experience for me. Prices were about the same when I went.

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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BayAreaBob member
#10
12 Mar 2026 at 14:01
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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KiwiKen member
#11
13 Mar 2026 at 14:01
Different experience for me. Prices were about the same when I went.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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ChicagoChris member
#12
15 Mar 2026 at 05:01
Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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WinnipegWayne member
#13
15 Mar 2026 at 23:01
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.

Winnipeg, Canada | Member since 2024

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CardiffChris member
#14
16 Mar 2026 at 00:01
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Cardiff, UK

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SunshineSteve member
#15
17 Mar 2026 at 03:01
Quick question — how was the ATM situation?

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Miami, FL

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NorthernLights member
#16
18 Mar 2026 at 07:01
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Northern Lights

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BristolBen member
#17
19 Mar 2026 at 12:01
Also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.

Bristol, UK | 16 countries visited

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PerthPete member
#18
20 Mar 2026 at 07:01
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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OzzieTravels member
#19
21 Mar 2026 at 00:01
Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.

Ozzie Travels — Sydney, Australia

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