Things that make sense in germany 🇩🇪 #travel #germany

Things that only make sense in Germany 🇩🇪 1.Street markets almost every week From Berlin’s massive Trödelmarkt at Mauerpark to small towns hosting weekly flea markets, people love clearing out their attics and selling secondhand treasures . It’s part thrift, part culture—great for finds and meeting locals. 2. Crime in big cities Germany is generally very safe, but like anywhere, its larger cities (Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt) see pockets of pickpocketing, graffiti, or occasional street crime—especially around nightlife areas. Still, it’s mostly petty and not something that keeps you awake at night. 3.Saving all your bottles for a quarter back That small “Pfand” you pay—€0.25 for cans and plastic, €0.08–€0.15 for glass—is fully refundable when you return bottles at any supermarket machine. Return rates soar at about 98% . It’s weirdly satisfying—and savings quickly add up. 4.Beautiful old buildings everywhere Turn any corner in a German city or town and you’ll likely stumble on Gothic cathedrals, Baroque town halls, or Tudor-style homes. Even in smaller towns, centuries-old architecture is maintained with pride—history on every street. 5. Mandatory holiday festivals Whether it’s Oktoberfest, local Kirchweih fairs in small Bavarian villages, or the iconic Christmas markets (like Dresden’s Striezelmarkt, running since 1434) —the festival calendar is packed. No matter the size of your town, expect at least one big community celebration each year. #germany #germanytravel #solotravel #traveltips