Personal Health, Safety and Security

Emergency - The Emergency number for the Fire Service or Ambulance is 112 whereas for Police you should dial 110. Medical - Water is considered safe to drink everywhere in Germany. Medical care throughout Germany is of a very high standard. Visitors are advised to take out travel insurance before travelling, as treatment can be extremely expensive. A reciprocal agreement with other EEA countries means that emergency medical treatment is free for all EU citizens and those from Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland on presentation of a valid EHIC(European Health Insurance Card, which replaces form E111 as of January 1, 2006), which must be obtained before travel. You may still have to pay for at least part of the cost for prescribed medicines. A list of pharmacies with late night and Sunday opening is available at all pharmacies. Be aware that there are no such things as over-the-counter medicines in Germany so you will need to go to a pharmacist for even a paracetamol. University Hospital Charite Schumannstrasse 20/21 Tel: +49 (0)30-45-050 Be aware that there are no such things as over-the-counter medicines in Germany so you will need to go to a pharmacist for even a paracetamol. All pharmacists are trained and have a rudimentary medical knowledge. Personal Safety- The rate of violent crime in Germany is generally low. In parts of central Berlin, tourists do encounter incidents of pickpocketing and petty theft, especially in and around train stations and busy tourist sites. Ensure that you keep your personal belongings secure at all times, both on your person and in your car. The main police station is located at: Platz der Luftbrücke 6 Tel: +49 (0)30-4664-4664 for 24-hour help