Internship in Germany

Germany is divided into 16 federal states (Länder), which have the character of countries with limited sovereignty. Germany shares its borders with: Denmark on the North, Poland and Czech Republic on the East, Austria and Switzerland on the South, in the Southwest with France and Luxembourg and on the Northwest with Belgium and the Netherlands. Internships in Germany are very attractive to students who speak German and who look for a future job in the country. German internships are of certified quality as provide students with a solid hands-on knowledge.

Currency

As Germany is part of the EU (EUR, €) the country adopted the Euro as the official currency. The VAT (Value added Tax) in Germany is 19% on goods and services. In restaurants and bars, it is common to leave 10% Tip. The value of the Euro as well as the VAT can be subject to fluctuations. Therefore, if you are a non-European citizen, it is always recommended to keep an eye on the exchange rates in case you plan to change currencies.

Weather

In Germany, there is a temperate climate with cold, cloudy and wet winters and summers. In the South of the country there is a warm and dry wind, which causes sudden rises of warm temperatures in the area of its affect, in the mountains. Most of Germany is in a warm temperate zone. In the north there is an oceanic climate with year-round rainfall. Winters are relatively mild and summers are quite warm. East of the country can have cold winters and hot summers, this is the impact of the continental climate. In the center and South of Germany both continental and oceanic climate are mixed together which creates mild winters and cool summers, nonetheless the temperatures can cross +30°C. The warmest spot in Germany is in the South-west in Deutsche Weinstraße and Oberrheinische Tiefebene. Summers there can be very worm for a long period. Sometimes the minimum temperature does not go below +20° C, which is a rare phenomenon in the rest of the country.

The best time to visit Germany

The really touristic and busy period in Germany starts in Spring. Despite the cities such as i.e. Berlin, Dortmund, Hannover, Hamburg, München which already have a lot to offer for the tourists, the natural monuments of this country also can surprise you with its picturesque views. While being in Germany you shouldn’t miss places such as Obersee, Rakotzbrücke, Schrecksee, Jasmund National Park, Helgoland Island, and many, many others. Although the winters in Germany can be frosty, this time is also good to visit this country considering the climatic atmosphere with Christmas markets, especially the ones in Nürnberg and Münich. After the winter holidays you can head to the mountains to enjoy the time in the ski resorts to enjoy winter time full of atractions. The most popular ski resorts are: Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bawarian Alps, Allgäu, Sauerland Winterberg Skiliftkarussell.

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Tourist Seasons in Germany:

• Low Season: October, November, December, January, February
• High Season in Germany: March, April, May, September
• Very high Season in Germany: June, July, August

Time difference

Time zones are always measured in a difference to UTC, i.e. the “Universal Time Coordinated”. In Germany there is only one single time zone with UTC + 1 and UTC +2 in the summer.

Phone and Internet

Since 2017, there are no more roaming charges in Europe. With the introduction of the “Roam-Like-At-Home-Principle” you can surf at home prices throughout the EU. Hereby, the new roaming rules apply to both contract and prepaid rates. Restrictions apply to users who use mobile data, surf or text more than 90 days in other EU countries, and not just on occasional trips. If you are planning to move to Germany for a longer period of time it is reasonable. In this case you can easily purchase a German SIM card from one of the main providers (Vodafone, O2, T-mobile).

For international calls:

– From the UK to Germany: 00 + 49 + city code + number of the correspondent.
– From Germany to the UK: 00 + 44 + number of the correspondent.

The emergency dial is 112 (no area code needed). This number can always be reached, even with a mobile without a German SIM card. The number for emergencies can be reached from pay phones, without a phone card nor money. Even in the case of your phone being locked or showing “no network available” the number can be reached anytime.

Entry Requirements for an internship in Germany

The country is a Member State of the Schengen Area. Therefore, all citizens of the EU, the Nordic Passport Union, Switzerland and Liechtenstein can enter and stay in Germany without any Visa. It is however, mandatory to travel with either a valid national identification card or passport. The document should be valid for the whole duration of the stay in Germany. For non-EU and non-EEA citizens, a Visa is required when entering or passing through Germany (transit). Non-European have the possibility to enter Germany for a duration of 90 days if they have a Schengen Visa (valid for 6 months). After the 90 days, the non-EU citizen would have to wait for 6 months to be able to enter Germany again.

Useful Address

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your home country informs travelers about possible dangerous areas. Moreover, it offers advice in terms of security and the formalities of entry and stay.

Website: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/einreiseundaufenthalt/02-lernen-und-arbeiten From the German Foreign Minsitry informing about living in Germany and the visa requirements.

Local Information

Stay tuned about exhibitions, concerts and events, local restaurants and transportation and start feeling like a local in no time through these helpful and free apps: DB Navigator, Deutsche Bahn, Listen German, Monument Tracker, Komoot. The festivals, concerts, must see and unique events not to be missed in Germany.

Homesick ?

Join Facebook groups of travelers and expats in Germany.

• https://www.facebook.com/groups/expatsingermanygroup/
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/expatsingermany/
• https://www.facebook.com/Erasmus.International.Students/