AmericansInLeipzig
Frequently Asked Questions

The Basics:

• What documents do I need to go to Germany?
• Do I need to speak German?
• What currency does Germany use?
• When I enter a restaurant, should I wait for someone to show me to my table?
• How much do I tip my waitperson?
• Why was I charged €3 for my €2 beer?
• Can I plug in my hairdryer/computer/battery charger?
• How do I make a phone call?

Travel:

• Where do I fly into?
• When should I get plane tickets?
• When should I arrive? When should I leave?
• How do I get from the Leipzig airport to the city-center?
• How do I get around the city during the Treffen? Should I rent a car?
• Any suggestions for taking the train around Germany?

Lodging:

• Where should I stay?
• Should I try camping?

Treffen-works:

• How do I buy tickets?
• What is the Obsorgekarte?
• How much are tickets?
• Where do the bands play?
• Where do I buy stuff?
• What is there to do besides see bands play?
• What time of day are things happening?

Food:

• When is there time to eat?
• How easy is it to get vegetarian food?
• How easy is it to get vegan food?

Packing:

• What will the weather be like?
• What clothes should I bring?
• What else should I pack?

Money:

• How should I get cash?
• Do they take credit cards?

General:

• Can I use my cell phone?
• Where can I get Internet access?
• What else is there to do around Leipzig?
• Is beer really cheaper than water?