Travelling from Netherlands to Germany for the World Cup
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With a young 19-year-old on the team, there will be plenty of people watching the Netherlands squad compete in the 2006 World Cup. If you're one of the lucky few heading over to Germany to catch the action in person, there are a few things to figure out before you go.
Dutch citizens do not need a visa to enter Germany, however, you must have at least four more months of validity on your passport before entering. As part of the EU, work and resident permits are not required if you plan on sticking around after the games. There are no required vaccines for entry into the country.
Like Netherlands, Germany is on the metric system. The currency is the euro. Exchange rates are the same.
Germany is on Central European time. During the World Cup, there is no time difference from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Berlin, Germany.
The German Tourism Board has established a Dutch-language website for visitors.
Where to get tickets: You can get tickets to every match Netherlands plays in the World Cup through World Cup Blog! Find tickets by team, grouping, individual game or city. Buy Netherlands World Cup tickets.
How to get there: There are flights from Amsterdam to Frankfurt. Flight times are approximately 1 hour. An English guide to Frankfurt airport is located online. Connecting flights to and from a number of other cities in Germany are available. To find the best deals, search our cheap flights in Europe. Keep in mind that the cheapest days to fly are Tuesday and Wednesday. Check out for inter-country flights that cost less than the price of a taxi!
Where to stay: If you're feeling stalkerish, Oranje will be staying in a hotel in Hinterzarten. However, you can find accommodation throughout the country with World Cup Blog's hotel database. It allows you to search multiple sites at once for the best deals on rooms in Germany. Use the search box in the right column.
Hostels more your style? Check out these hostels in Germany.
How to get around: The best way to follow the Netherlands team as they travel across Germany is the pass. This pass allows you a number of days of travel within Germany. Youth under 26 can also save money. Advantages include not having to deal with traffic or signs in foreign languages, easier navigation from one city to another and increased socialization with other excited World Cup fans!
If you'd rather be on your own schedule, then hiring a car might be a better option. Renting a car in Germany allows you to get off the beaten path and explore small Bavarian towns. Hitting the road can give you a much needed break from other sports enthusiasts and the chance to drive no-holds-barred on the Autobahn!
How to keep in touch: If you own a mobile phone with a removable SIM card, you can buy a pre-paid German SIM card. You can find out your local German number before you arrive, and get free incoming calls while in the country. If you don't have a phone that will work, look into renting a German cell phone, which costs less than you think!
How to protect yourself: Many insurance carriers do not provide coverage overseas. Beat the odds and make the most of your holidays with affordable travel health insurance. In case of trip cancellation, you can also recover your costs with trip protection insurance.
Not gonna be in Germany? Follow the Oranje's progress online at Netherlands World Cup Blog.
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