Safety in Germany: what overland travellers should know
Our summary of the country advice published by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Viaggiare Sicuri) on 15 September 2026.
Safety
- Crime — The general level of security stays high, but pickpocketing and theft have risen noticeably in the big cities, in particular in some parts of Berlin and at Frankfurt Central Station.
- Terrorism — After recent attacks the German authorities keep security measures high at places considered sensitive, especially around particular anniversaries and holidays. A high alert level for possible attacks is confirmed, above all during the holiday season.
- Heat and wildfires — Heatwaves and fire risk are possible in summer. Follow the national weather service and the guidance of the interior ministry and civil protection. In an emergency call 112.
- After a crash, wait — Stop and wait for the police, who usually speak only German and are responsible for establishing what happened and writing the report that assigns responsibility. Leaving the scene before they arrive — even after agreeing with the other party, even for almost trivial damage — can leave you liable, criminally included, for having left.
Before you rely on this
This is our summary of advice written by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Italian travellers, published on 15 September 2026. We summarise in good faith, but we cannot guarantee it is accurate, current or complete, and we take no responsibility for decisions made on the basis of it. Rules change without notice and are applied by officials at the border, not by websites. Always read the original source and the travel advice your own government publishes for Germany before you travel. GuideMeet has no way of checking whether an individual guide meets any standard mentioned here — ask them directly.
Source: Viaggiare Sicuri — Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, updated 15 September 2026. Last checked by GuideMeet on 2026-09-20.