Passport/Visa Requirements: Passports are required of Canadian and U.S. citizens. Reconfirm travel document requirements with your carrier prior to departure.
Population: 644,700.
Languages: German. English is usually spoken at most tourist locations, hotels and restaurants..
Predominant Religions: Christian (Protestant, Roman Catholic).
Time Zone: 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+1 GMT). Daylight Saving Time is observed from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
Voltage Requirements: 220 volts, 50 cycles. Adapter plugs and converters should be purchased prior to arrival.
Telephone Codes: 49, country code; 69,city code;