How does urgent care in Germany work for tourists?

If you need urgent medical care while visiting Germany, knowing how to access services can help you act quickly and safely. In this episode, we explain urgent care pathways, emergency contacts, and healthcare access for travellers in the EU.

In this episode, we cover:

• The difference between emergency departments (Notaufnahme) and GP services

• The medical on-call service number (116 117) for non-life-threatening issues

• When to call emergency services (112 in Germany)

• How public statutory health care applies to EU visitors

• Using the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

• When private travel insurance is recommended

• Accessing pharmacies (Apotheken) and prescription medicines

• When telemedicine may assist wi ...