Germany (DE)
Germany is Europe's largest economy and most populous country — a federal parliamentary republic of 16 states (Bundesländer) celebrated for its engineering prowess, rich cultural heritage from Beethoven to Bauhaus, world-famous Oktoberfest and Riesling wines, and one of the most comprehensive social safety nets in the world.
Capital: Berlin
Region: Europe
Language: German
Currency: EUR (€)
Cost of living: Moderate (index 68)
Emergency: 112
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
112
Police
110
Fire Brigade
112
Ambulance
112
Poison Control
030 19240 (Berlin) / 0228 19240 (Bonn) / 089 19240 (Munich)
Mental Health
TelefonSeelsorge: 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222 (free, 24/7)
Domestic Violence
Hilfetelefon Gewalt gegen Frauen: 08000 116 016 (free, 24/7)
Child Protection
Kinderschutzhotline: 0800 1921 000 (free)
Road Assistance
ADAC: 0800 5 10 11 12 (free). Europe-wide breakdown service. Membership recommended (€100/year).
Ärztlicher Bereitschaftsdienst
116 117
The out-of-hours doctor service for non-emergency medical issues. Available evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Weekdays from 6pm, weekends and public holidays all day.
How to call emergency services in Germany
For 112: works from any phone without a SIM card, free. State your location, type of emergency, number of people affected. Stay on the line.