• Types of Bike Lanes:

  • On-road lanes (painted lanes on the road surface).

  • Shared sidewalks (marked areas for cyclists on wider pedestrian paths).

• Priority: Cyclists generally have priority in bike lanes and are respected by drivers, especially at crossings marked with bicycle symbols.

Bike Parking: You'll find bike racks almost everywhere—outside schools, malls, offices, and transit hubs.

• Right of Way: Cyclists must follow the same traffic laws as cars. Use bike lanes where available.

• Helmet Use: Helmets are recommended but not mandatory for adults.

• Lights: Front white and rear red lights are required at night or in poor visibility.

• Bell: Your bike must have a working bell.

• Alcohol: Germany has DUI laws for cyclists too; a blood alcohol level above 1.6 per mille can lead to severe penalties

You can find affordable second hand bicycles on Kleinanzeigen, or if you so wish, you can easily go to your local cycling store.

Alternatively there are numerous rentable bikes in bigger cities, this usually requires a downloadable app.