Telephone Calls

• International code for Germany 00 49
• Area code for Cottbus 03 55
• For most public telephones you need a calling card which you can buy at the post offices.
• Please note: Emergency calls (Police, Fire service, Emergency physician) are free at all public telephone boxes.

City-Information

• Cottbus-Information is in the Stadthalle, Berliner Platz, Tel. (0049) 355 / 75 42 400

Public Transportation in Cottbus

• Trams and buses run the city area.
• Tickets are available at several stops, kiosks, CottbusInformation office or alternatively from the bus driver or tram driver.

Public Holidays in Germany/Land Brandenburg

• New Year (January 1)
• Good Friday
• Easter Sunday and Easter Monday
• May 1
• Ascension Day
• Whit Sunday and Whit Monday
• German Unification Day (October 3)
• Reformation Day (in Land Brandenburg) (October 31)
• 1. Christmas Day and Boxing Day (December 25 and 26)