Germany

Basic Information

• area ... 357,023 km2
• capital ... Berlin
• population ... 82.3 million
• highest point ... Zugspitze, 2,962 m.a.s.l.
• length of the railway network ... 34,218 km

Main railway carriers:

• German Railways (Deutsche Bahn – DB)

The Federal Republic of Germany lies in central Europe and is our western neighbour. It borders with Denmark to the north, with Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, with Austria and Switzerland to the south, with Belgium and the Netherlands to the west, and it touches the waters of the North and Baltic Seas. Germany is the most populous country in the European Union.

The German-Czech Border Regions

In view of its accessibility by rail transport, we can recommend that you visit the cities of Regensburg and Dresden. Regensburg is a venerable city in Bavaria lying on the Danube. Its historic centre has been on the UNESCO list since 2006 and among its most significant cultural monuments are a stone bridge dating from the 12th century and the gothic Regensburg Cathedral dating from the 13th century. Dresden lies in Saxony on the Elbe. The city will please baroque enthusiasts above all – you can visit the Zwinger and Albertinum galleries as well as the Catholic Church of the Royal Court of Saxony (Hofkirche) and the Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche).

Berlin

Germany’s capital city, until 1991 divided into eastern and western parts. The city lies on the Spree River. Berlin is a tolerant, multicultural and multiethnic city which is developing continually and dynamically. Many cultural institutions are located here, as well as numerous parks (e.g. a zoo). Berlin is home to many artists. You can visit theatres, operas and cabarets. There are also countless museums and galleries here. Among the most common tourist attractions are the Reichstag and the Brandenburg Gate, and don’t forget to take a walk along the famous Unter den Linden boulevard.

Direct long-distance trains travel to Germany not only from Prague but also from Brno, Plzeň, Pardubice and Ústí nad Labem. EuroCity trains run between Brno, Prague and Berlin throughout the day at two-hour intervals. Near the Czech-German border, in particular near Cheb, Děčín and Liberec, transport is also provided by many regional passenger trains. Direct connections are thus available, e.g.:

• from Prague to Berlin in c. 4 hours and 45 minutes (direct EuroCity trains)
• from Brno to Berlin in c. 7 hours and 30 minutes (direct EuroCity trains)
• from Prague to Nuremberg in c. 4 hours and 45 minutes (direct fast trains)

How Much to Germany

We offer inexpensive tickets at the ČD eShop. Within the scope of the SporoTiket Germany offer it is possible to travel e.g.:

• from Prague to Berlin … c. CZK 763 (EUR 29)
• from Brno to Berlin … c. CZK 1,026 (EUR 39)
• from Prague to Nuremberg … c. CZK 653 (EUR 26)

In border regions it is also possible to travel using the network tickets ČD Net+DB or SONE+DB (national or regional; note – SONE+DB tickets are valid for journeys abroad only on Saturdays and Sundays; they are not valid on state holidays falling on other days than Saturdays and Sundays).

For your trip to Germany, select the offer that suits your needs – where and what discount in Europe.

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