Health & safety: Germany
Tap water
Safe
Food safety
Safe
Can you drink the tap water in Germany?
Tap water excellent. German law requires strict water quality.
Food safety in Germany
Excellent. Mett (raw minced pork) is a beloved traditional dish — safe from quality vendors.
Vaccinations
Required for entry
None required for entry.
Recommended by CDC/WHO
- Routine current
- Tick-borne encephalitis if hiking in southern Germany
Always check the CDC traveler's health page 4-6 weeks before departure for current recommendations.
Altitude warnings
Bavarian Alps + Zugspitze (2,962m). Minor concern.
Mosquito-borne diseases
Negligible. Some West Nile virus in eastern Germany Jul-Sep.
Heat risk
Increasing — Berlin + Munich Jul-Aug now reach 35°C.
Emergency medical infrastructure
World-class. EU citizens free emergency with EHIC.