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Guides for things every Berliner should know

  1. List of public holidays in Berlin Public holidays in Berlin May 15, 2025

  2. What is open on Sundays and public holidays in Berlin? What is open on Sundays? August 25, 2024

  3. Quiet hours and noise laws in Berlin Quiet hours and noise laws August 7, 2023

  4. How to sort trash and recycle in Germany How to sort your trash May 29, 2025

  5. The Pfand system: how to return bottles in Germany How to return empty bottles May 29, 2025

  6. How to tip in Germany How to tip in Germany May 29, 2025

  7. How to exchange or deposit coins in Berlin How to exchange coins May 29, 2025

  8. How to use public transit in Berlin How to use public transit May 29, 2025

  9. How to stream or torrent movies in Germany How to stream and torrent movies May 29, 2025

  10. How to write a German address How to write a German address August 11, 2025

  11. How to mail a letter in Germany How to mail a letter August 10, 2025

  12. How to dial phone numbers in Germany How to dial German phone numbers May 29, 2025

  13. Police and emergency numbers in Berlin Emergency phone numbers April 27, 2024

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