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Frankfurt, Germany
4 laws, restrictions, and customs in Frankfurt that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.
Displaying Nazi symbols (swastika, SS insignia), performing the Nazi salute, or denying the Holocaust is a criminal offence in Germany with a significant prison term. This applies to tourists as well as residents.
Crossing the road on a red pedestrian light (jaywalking) is illegal and police actively fine pedestrians, particularly in Berlin. The rule is widely enforced.
Cycling on footpaths where not permitted, ignoring red lights, or cycling without lights at night are all fineable offences in Germany. Cyclists are expected to follow the same rules as drivers.
Most shops in Germany are closed on Sundays by law. Supermarkets, pharmacies, and retail stores are shut. Only petrol stations, some bakeries, and certain tourist-area shops are open.
