Germany is in the temperate zone and has frequent changes of weather. Precipitation varies during the year from 20-30 inches in most of the country. There is a small tax on radio and television sets. The transportation system of Germany's major cities consists of electric trains, streetcars and buses. Subways are found in Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt and Bonn.
All cities have taxi service.
Besides the famous international express trains such as the Orient Express a number of new international express services called TEE trains have been brought into service. Connections to and from the larger cities are excellent and most capitals in Europe can be reached within 24 hours. Since it is not normal practice for conductors to call the station on German trains, and trains stop only a minute or two, you should be at the door of the train ready to leave immediate on its arrival. Rail fares in Germany are lower than in the U.S. Because of its extensive network of roads, Germany is an ideal country for driving, Most people find a car desirable not only for transportation to work but also for shopping and recreational purposes. With the express highways, or Autobahnen, which connects most major cities in Germany and the good secondary roads, you can easily reach all parts of Germany by car.