German Travel
Articles, information, and links about traveling to or in German-speaking countries.
Planning a trip to Germany, Austria, or German Switzerland? This special
Travel German course will help you prepare. You'll learn the essential German vocabulary and key phrases that will help you get more from your trip. Each week for six weeks you'll receive a new lesson.
An article on basic German travel vocabulary from your Guide.
An annotated English-to-German travel lexicon from your Guide.
Don't have time to learn German? You know you need to know a few basics, but you're a busy person. Here's some help. A one-page “phrasebook” for people in a hurry.
Take a virtual tour of Austria and Germany in our special photo gallery for German. Features scenic and cultural photographs of many places in German-speaking Europe.
If you're planning to drive in Europe you should make sure that you know what the traffic signs mean. Most European traffic signs are uniform throughout the continent and they usually communicate via symbols and graphics, but there are also situations where knowing German is important. With a self-scoring quiz.
The euro (€) and other money-related vocabulary. The euro went into circulation in Austria, Germany, and 10 other countries on January 1, 2002.
A menu and dining guide with words and expressions that are likely to be encountered on a typical menu (
die Speisekarte) in Austria, Germany or Switzerland. Part of Lektion 13 - Essen und Trinken (German for Beginners).
How to understand a weather forecast and talk about the weather... in German.
Our free online course is perfect for Europe-bound travelers who know little or no German, or those who need to brush up 0n a hurry. No book required and you can start any time.
All you need to know about German travel and vacations.
German words and phrases related to medical treatment, diseases and injuries. What to tell the German doctor or pharmacist when you're not feeling well.
A European vacation travel guide from About Guide James Martin.
