Germany
Risk / Health Info for Germany
What shots do you need for Germany? Our advisors can put together a travel health regime that meets all your needs. Good medical care is available in Germany, but before leaving Canada, you’ll want to ensure that your regular vaccinations, especially for measles, are all up to date. There have been cases of measles reported in Germany. And before you travel outside Canada, you need travel health insurance to make sure you are covered for any medical costs, no matter where you’re going or how long you’ll be there. Before you leave the country, check with your provincial or territorial health authority for more information.
- Altitude in Germany
- Parts of Germany are higher than 2,400m, and travellers planning to spend time at a high altitude should take steps to protect themselves against the potentially life-threatening acute mountain sickness. Your healthcare provider can help with this.
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About Germany
Germany, one of Europe’s largest countries, has so much to offer visitors. It has Baltic and North Sea coastlines, mountains, storied history, culture and cuisine. Several major European rivers cross Germany: the Danube, the Elbe and the Rhine. It is known for its old-world charm, regional diversity and beer.
top Tips for travelling to Germany
Be sure to sample a few German cakes including Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest cake) named for the famous forested mountain range in the south. Visit Franconian Switzerland for a less expensive Alpine experience than Switzerland. Global Affairs Canada advises that there is a risk of terrorism in Germany.
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