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Official Languages: German

English is commonly spoken in tourist areas, hotels, major transport hubs, and by many younger people. In smaller towns and rural areas, English may be less consistent, so basic German phrases can help.

Mobile Network: Mobile coverage is generally strong in cities, towns, and main transport corridors. In mountain valleys, remote hiking areas, and some border regions, signal can be weaker or intermittent.

Roaming/SIM/eSIM: For short stays, EU visitors can usually rely on roaming under their home plan, though fair use rules may apply. For non EU visitors, an eSIM is often the easiest option if your phone supports it, especially for data in cities and across multiple countries. A local SIM can be cost effective for longer stays or heavier data use, but registration requirements and shop hours may make it less convenient than eSIM. If you will spend significant time in Alpine areas, download offline maps because coverage can drop outside towns.

Cards are widely accepted in hotels, larger restaurants, supermarkets, and transport machines, especially Visa and Mastercard. Small cafes, mountain huts, market stalls, and some rural businesses may prefer cash, so carrying some euros is practical.

Tipping is customary but moderate. In restaurants and cafes, people commonly round up the bill or leave about 5 to 10 percent for good service. In bars, rounding up is typical. For taxis, rounding up the fare is common. Hotel housekeeping may receive a small tip, and guides may be tipped based on service quality. Tell the server the total amount you want to pay when paying by card or cash, rather than just leaving coins on the table.

Plug Type: Type C and Type F

Voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz

Adapter: Travelers from countries using different plug types will typically need an adapter. Travelers from countries using 110 V systems may also need a compatible charger or converter for appliances that are not dual voltage.