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TRAVEL TIPS

WHEN TO GO CURRENCY
Central Europe has a temperate climate with four Austria, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands: Euro (EUR)
distinct seasons. Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Summer (June to August) brings long, warm days Czech Republic: Czech Koruna (CZK)
with noticeably short nights. Summer is the best time Hungary: Hungarian Forint (HUF)
to be outside hiking, cycling and exploring cities.
Autumn (September to November) delivers crisp LANGUAGES
days with dazzling colours. It is not unusual to start Germany: German
seeing frost. Netherlands: Dutch
Winter (December to February) experiences shorter Belgium: Dutch, French, German
days with very cold conditions and a chance of Switzerland: French, German, Italian
snowfall. Christmas markets are in abundance, Austria: German
visit for the mulled wine, twinkling lights and carols. Czech Republic: Czech
Spring (March to May) means the days are getting Hungary: Hungarian
longer and the temperature is warmer. The spring English is widely spoken in Central Europe.
flowers start to bloom and the snow melts away
creating flowing waterfalls and lush green meadows. ELECTRICITY
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 220-240V 50Hz. Two rounded prong.
Latvia REGIONAL AIRPORT VISAS & PASSPORTS An international adapter is recommended.
A valid passport is required with at least six months
validity beyond the intended stay. A visa is not TIPPING
Sweden required for holiday travel less than 90 days for New Throughout Europe, hotel and restaurant bills
Zealand passport holders. Travel advice is available generally include a service charge. If you are
from the New Zealand Government Ministry of pleased with the service you may also leave a
Lithuania
BALTIC SEA Foreign Affairs and Trade at www.safetravel.govt.nz. tip. As a guide hotel porters generally expect a
Denmark tip for carrying bags (1 Euro per bag). While not
TIME expected you may wish to leave a small tip in your
Europe is 11 hours behind New Zealand Standard room for housekeeping.
Russian Time (NZST). Daylight Saving Time is observed from
Province
March to October.
TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
NORTH SEA Belarus Amsterdam, Netherlands J F M A M J J A S O N D
Temperature (max ºC) 4 5 8 11 16 19 20 20 18 14 8 5
Average rainfall (mm) 63 40 58 39 49 64 64 55 74 79 85 67
Berlin, Germany J F M A M J J A S O N D
Hamburg
Temperature (max ºC) 3 5 9 15 20 23 25 24 20 15 9 5
Average rainfall (mm) 43 37 38 42 55 71 53 65 46 36 50 55
Brussels, Belgium J F M A M J J A S O N D
6
8
5
4
Amsterdam •  Berlin • Poland Temperature (max ºC) 83 67 10 14 18 22 22 22 20 15 64 67
69
90
47
53
42
83
55
97
Average rainfall (mm)
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Budapest, Hungary J F M A M J J A S O N D
NETHERLANDS Temperature (max ºC) 1 4 10 16 21 24 26 26 22 16 8 3
Rotterdam Average rainfall (mm) 41 38 34 41 61 68 45 55 39 34 59 48
Prague, Czech Republic J F M A M J J A S O N D
Bruges Temperature (max ºC) 0 2 7 13 18 21 23 23 19 13 6 1
GERMANY Average rainfall (mm) 24 23 28 38 77 73 66 70 40 31 32 25
Brussels • Ukraine Vienna, Austria J F M A M J J A S O N D
Temperature (max ºC) 0 3 8 14 19 22 24 23 20 13 7 2
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BELGIUM Average rainfall (mm) 38 42 41 51 61 74 63 58 45 41 50 43
Zürich, Switzerland J F M A M J J A S O N D
Frankfurt • Prague  Temperature (max ºC) 1 3 8 12 17 20 21 21 17 11 6 2
Luxembourg Average rainfall (mm) 68 61 69 88 107 138 139 132 101 80 72 73
CZECH REPUBLIC
Slovakia
Vienna •
France
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Munich
Salzburg  Budapest •
Zürich Innsbruck AUSTRIA
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HUNGARY
Bern • Lucerne Romania
SWITZERLAND
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Slovenia
Croatia
Italy
Bosnia and Serbia
Herzegovina Berlin, Germany 9