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So I'm actually German but haven't been back home in 5+ years, except for a short business trip where I didn't really do all that much.

Now I'm going back for a few weeks almost exclusively for touristy purposes (my wife has never been to the EU), and I'm wondering what's really changed / what is considered must-haves these days?

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[–] CookieJarObserver@feddit.de 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

DB Navigator is useful if you use public transport

[–] math1as@feddit.de 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] CookieJarObserver@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago

Ah forgot about that. (idk why DB has so many different apps...)

[–] godless@latte.isnot.coffee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do they show local transport now? I have the DB app for buying tickets, but never used it beyond that.

[–] CookieJarObserver@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Yes they are now connected with most bus services as well

[–] godless@latte.isnot.coffee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] CookieJarObserver@feddit.de 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You should also consider Nina and or KATWARN for safety reasons, its a warn apps for emergencys and catastrophes, hope you don't need it but it might be useful.

[–] godless@latte.isnot.coffee 2 points 1 year ago

Sounds useful, I'll have a look. Thanks!

[–] Jagermo@feddit.de 3 points 1 year ago

Organic Maps is a fantastic alternative to Google maps, especially if you want to go biking or hiking. They use Openstreetmap.

[–] agrammatic@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago

For one, the DB Navigator app is a real multitool about most things public transport, even if you are not taking high-speed trains. You can use it instead of most local official apps.

[–] 2Xtreme21@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not Germany specific, but if you need an eSim for mobile phone service while you’re here visiting, I would recommend Airalo. Really good prices for a temporary SIM (e.g. $10 USD for 3GB) and no need to go through the hassle of registering and activating a SIM card.

[–] godless@latte.isnot.coffee 2 points 1 year ago

I still hold on to my German sim, so that's not a problem. And unfortunately eSIMs are banned in China since you can just download any random one and bypass the great firewall, so our phones are restricted to physical ones :-/

[–] mkugelfisch@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] godless@latte.isnot.coffee 2 points 1 year ago

Haha, thanks! And sorry for the late reply, somehow the comment notifications don't work properly here...

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