The most shocking thing in Germany is RTL.

I'm from Germany and the most shocking thing about this video is why you or the americans find the mentioned topics so shocking at all. I'm sure I have as many wrong ideas about the typical american but I stil find it strange that you have to do a video to tell people how wrong they are about Germany. And why would you make jokes about nazis? What is so funny about a history of killing millions of people. Even if the americans didn't cause the 2nd WW I don't unterstand why they think nazi jokes are funny at all. Do you make jokes about slavery or the civil war in america as well?

as a german myself, we dont "hate" nazi jokes, we actually bring up many ourselves and are able to make jokes with that. WHAT we hate is this clischee of "Every german is a nazi"... That really is a problem.. so.. doing jokes about nazis is ok and well probably laugh about them, but never call a german a nazi, we hate nazis and its not unusual that you walk along a street and see that there's a sticker or painting on wall or sth saying "Fuck Nazis!" or "Hate nazis"

Not sure if it's common but the thing that shocked me when I visited Germany was the restaurants would serve beer like it was water, just serving it to everyone of us without even asking, like it was a standard.

Actually the people in front of train stations are homeless. I am surprised , that this is shocking you, because I thought there are homeless people in every country.

Even germans make fun of People with sandals and socks 😂

Yes, we have to pay in Germany to use public toilets, but we dont have to pay for education ;)

I also lost my father to crack, although it wasn't one in a bed.

who the f flush the toilet while sitting on there???

Nice to see our country through other eyes. =)

Traurig dass er in mehr deutschen Städten als ich war

I love Germany. I would honestly love to live there.

Actually no one wears socks in sandals. Only the old people. We think thats really ugly too.

As a german, what was really shocking when going to the UK was the customer service. People where so friendly that it actually made me feel bad. Makes you realise what your own country must be like to others.

Its actually very interesting to watch this as a german. And its so true! A lot of us could be more friendly. Thats just... true.

Never say Penner its not the best when you say it, its better when you say Obdachlose

The part about service in germany is actually about respecting your privacy. The level of service you normally get in the US is somewhat alienating to germans. For example i want to choose my own table and not be seated. Also i don't want a waiter to come every five minutes to ask if i need something or want a refill - i'm there to relax and enjoy time with my friends, so i don't want to be interrupted all the time. So in germany it is the other way around: the waiter comes if you call them and does things if you ask them. it's meant to be a feature to give you your own space and respect your privacy.

You dont have to pay for the toilett, its kinda like a tip for keeping the toulet clean 🤗

The shelf is not for observing, it's so that the water doesn't splash when you're doing your business.

I loooooved Germany! What shocked me as an American was just how beautiful the country was, how cool everyone was, and how many castles there were - like everywhere. I don't recall paying for toilets unless they were the modern ones that self-cleaned...I don't remember really having to pay anywhere else? And I don't think I ever saw any homeless? I was there like 17 years ago now so maybe some things have changed but it was great...would love to return. :-)

As a German I have to correct you on the socks in sandals thing. To look like a true German you can't just wear any type of socks. The socks have to be high tennis socks, and most importantly they have to be white and worn along with short trousers.

Ist schon witzig, sich das Video als Deutscher anzuschauen. Wir Deutschen sind eigentlich ganz normal.

It's quite funny watching this as a German. I have this feeling that most of the people who are watching this are Germans 😂

Lol I've never been in a train where you have to pay for the toilets and I'm German

Nicht nur Würstchen mögen wir auch Döner ist sehr beliebt

How you can be surprised in Germany: Step 1: step out of Alexanderplatz S-bahn station Step 2: look up

Okay habe was über Amerika gelernt da gibt es anscheinend keine Obdachlosen.

I've never seen a shelf toilet...luckily (I'm German)

Well, you can just ignore the toiletwoman, but it would be considered rude. It is simply a tip for the one keeping the toilet clean. At the Autobahn paying is mandatory however - but who complains about THAT never went to a toilet in the pre-2000-era or at our neighbours in France...geez, you'll appreciate a clean toilet then, and hygiene costs money to sustain ^^ And germans being a bit annoyed if you "mention the war"? What a shock...I mean, just imagine I'd come over to the US and make jokes like "Oh, you silly Native-Indian-Killers!" or "Haha, you enslaved all these blacks for centuries!" etc - wouldn't come across as good manners and funny either ... though we eased a bit on the Nazi-stuff in recent years, making fun of that as well, and even laughing at the Panzer-Jokes from the British... Oh, and expecting all germans to wear Lederhosen and Dirndl is like expecting all US-Americans running around in Cowboy-Outfits - Bavaria might be the equivalent to Texas in that regard. And yeah, you usually don't go to restaurants as a german to eat german food/pork-variations. You go to your mom for that ^^ She does the best Schweinebraten anyway...with Knödel and Rotkraut...

Well, that service lady in Hannover was probably making fun of you.

I was born in Austria and have often visited Germany. This guy is the real thing. What he says is very very true, with a great sense of humor, but more importantly insight full. He makes me want me to go back tomorrow. Thank you and Bravo.

I've lived in Bavaria for 5 months now and everyone of these is absolutely true lol thanks DR Wolter for what you do!

You can do jokes about Hitler but it's Not nice to make Nazi jokes about the people in Germany.

Hey, the bums and street punks here (or Assis, they don't mind mostly) are almost universally nice and cool people; they simply fell through the cracks of our social system (which is mostly functional, but far from perfect.)

Thank You for This Video. Learned Lots.

Great video! I’m going this summer! Can’t wait!

Please don't call the homeless people 'Assis' because that's an insult. Furthermore it's bad slang. Kids or inmature people may use this expression but it's not suitable for a serious conversation. The term 'Obdachlose' would be fine without negative connotation. Other than that: good video. I'm sure foreign travellers will get some helpfull advice.

I once fell through such a gap in a hotel bed. I don't know where I was but I'm their king now.

THANK YOU FOR THESE AMAZING VIDEOS, I WILL BE TRAVELING TO MUNICH FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS SEPTEMBER, AND THI INFO HAS COME VERY HANDLY.

im from germany and I just wanted to say THANKS great Video Thank you for it

that was funny. I am german and never knew a Toilettenfrau or the two beds pushed together are not the standard 😄

I just watched 3min and LOVE that you bring up the difference that Germany is not only Bavaria! THANK YOU! That`s a like from me! ;D

Two things that were amazing : The Autobahn ( public rail system) in Munich seemed to be for people who were quite tall as compared to some other countries where the passenger cabin height is lower. The second thing that I noticed in Munich was how crystal clear green the river which runs through the city is. To stand by the river on a hot summer day is an unforgettable experience because it is so very refreshing! We saw black rolling thunder clouds in the afternoon while driving just East of the Munich area. What a fabulous sight!

So many memories of riding the train. I started taking it at 15 going to Frankfurt shopping. When I didn't have money to buy a ticket I rode in the bathroom. It was only for 20 minutes. Lol. I rode it to work at 97th as I got older. I lived there from 72 to 96 and then visited every year after until my mother passed away.

Gotta set some things right here before it gets weird: - In restrooms in restaurants or bars you are never forced to pay to go to the toilet, it's just considered good manners to leave a tip for the "toilet woman". On the other hand you can always expect the toilets to be very clean. I've been to Italy once and I've been shocked how dirty most toilets are there. However, some public restrooms (especially those on the Autobahn) force you to pay. But again, they are pretty clean considering how many people use them. - The shelf on the toilet is basically there so that when you poop the water doesn't splash on your butt. Though most modern toilets don't have this shelf anymore, it's just personal preference. - The swastika flag is illegal, though owning "Mein Kampf" is not. It's considered a historical document and thus can't be considered sedition. However it is forbidden to print it in Germany because the owner of the copyright is Bavaria and they don't want it to be printed and didn't give the rights to print it to any publisher. - Regarding Nazi jokes: We don't find it funny because it's not only annoying and boring after 70 years, it's also onedimensional. Germany has a very long history and brought the world a lot of technical and cultural advancement just to be wiped out by a period of time that didn't even last 30 years. Just imagine everyone in the world would only make slave jokes when talking about the USA. It's a part of our history we're not proud of but we accept it but you also have to consider that antisemitism, facism and genocide weren't a German invention alone. The rest is surprisingly pretty much on point :D Didn't think too much about that crack in the bed but you're right. Guess it's because we really like our standard sizes, that goes for mattresses aswell.

Been to Germany a few times never had to pay for a toilet.. I had to pay in Holland & Czech Republic tho.

A perfect list! Me as a German I only can say great job mate :)

Thank you for the great content !!!!

I live in Germany and These Thinges schock Germany too... Except the Pork fact... Give me my Steak and my Chips/Pommes with Ketchup!!!! ;D And those ugly Tourist Outfits are just those 70+ Year Old people ;) (i think)

Witzig wenn man das als Deutsche/r guckt haha

Haha, so accurate! The crack in the bed of my parents was always an adventure :D

Super Video! Came from your Nebraska video and landed here.

I moved to a German-medium high school in Australia after being bullied at my "mainstream" high school... I couldn't understand all the stereotypes I heard afterwards about how unwelcoming Germans were, because they were so welcoming and friendly to me at school! I fitted in quickly and made friends despite barely speaking any German when I started there... I still don't understand German stereotypes. Haven't been to Germany or Austria since I was 8 but definitely want to go back at some point.

Nice that you like our country ^-^

You are talking about our millions of homeless people? I thought every country has them?

You are my favorite person to watch on KZfaq! Had to say something as I keep watching your videos haha

I am german and I absolutely loved your video! A lot of times I feel a bit offended by these types of videos but you talk about us in such a positive and lovely way! I just love the video and everything you said was so true- made me smile! We really don't like jokes about Nazis though and a lot of people don't understand that so I really truly appreciate your seriousness when you talked about that. Love having you in my country!

Was die anderen von uns denken 😂😂 hart 👻

Great videos! Subscribed!

I love your videos. Very helpful😊. Much love from Ghana.

Bavarian White Sausage is made of calf, not pork ;)

The only thing worse than wearing sandals with socks are the television programms in germany and the rise of hipsters.

Hi Wolter, I am from Germany and we are travelling in the US very often. It is very interesting, to see what people from the outside think of us.

Whew! What a list & thanks for the tips! Germany does seem like a very fascinating country to experience :)

Common im from bavaria and nobody walks ther with a Lederhosen!!! Only on Oktoberfest!!!!!!!!

Actually, plastic money is accepted in a great many of places, just not regular credit cards like VISA or Mastercard. The European flavour is called EC (eurocheque) card, which is a debit card issued mainly by banks, and you can pay nearly everywhere with that, upwards of the baker and newsagent. The reason being that the credit card companies charge the shops a HELL of a lot of money, but the EC card system does not, and everybody who has a checking account at a bank automatically gets an EC card and PIN.

Great Video Thank you for sharing! I love Germany!

Thank you for the information.

One thing that shocked me about Germany was their inability to run trains on time. We had more punctual trains in Italy. Perhaps we were unlucky, but from the four trains we took from Heerlen (the Netherlands) via Aachen to Cologne (Köln) and back, only the first one left on time. Driven by a Dutch driver, I should add. Also, at the time (but this is like 10 years ago) you needed a Ph.D. to understand the ticketing machines at a railway station. Since all Germans have a Ph.D., it's not a problem for them, I suppose.

Great video! You've summarized our country very good! Great pictures by the way :D

Greetings Wolter, You stories always crack me up

"Moment, den Kanal kenne ich. - Bamberg!" Greetings from Bischberg, a few miles away from the hometown of beer.

Im german and its funny to watch this because I felt complimented when you said Germans can be friendly :D Its actually funny that you mentioned so many things that I thought were normal and didn't even notice... but okay haha I know more about my own country now 😂

You dont have to pay the Toilette woman its just nice because they keep everything clean

nice explained. thx :)

I went to the northern part of Bavaria at Rothenburg ob der Tabur, I absolutely loved the people there, they were so friendly and kind, they were all together fantastic! I miss Deutchland!

Nur Bares ist Wahres. interesting points. :D

ok and we think all Americans sit on a horse and swing a lasso round

on the beds, move the mattresses 90 degrees. no more cracks. hangs over a bit but it all works out.

So true lol I'm also living in Germany since 5 months and is all true, I have a lot of fun with you video, thanks 😂😅 keep making more :):)

The tenth fact is just so true :D

You are so right. I moved to Germany in 2000. I have experienced all those things except the Nazi jokes which I feel are totally tasteless in a country where the generation that experienced the war were probably not more than 10 years old and hate what happened with the 3rd Reich. It took time to learn German (not an easy language grammatically) and to get to know my neighbours. They were wonderful. They welcomed me with open arms, helped me to learn their language and are still close friends 15 year later. I made so many mistakes with the language and they laughed with me , never at me. I really didn't expect to love Germany as much as I do today. I now live in Bavaria and all the traditions that go with the Bavarin culture. It is a lot of fun and I would recommend anyone who wants a holiday where one feels secure, cared for and 'well-fed' to come to Germany.

Making Nazi jokes in germany is similiar to making jokes about slavery and racism in the US in Front of Black People --> Not good :)

Nice Video! Agree in all points...

Well, I live in Germany and I've never heard of these "Shelf-Toilettes" you've talked about :D Also, the Crack in the Middle of the bed is only sometimes there ;)

Why do you say "Sauerkraut" and then show a picture of "Blaukraut"? :D

You know I love your intro. Dont change it. "Hey there fellow travelers, Mark here with Wolters World"

fantastic channel , very informative ! cheers from porto alegre brasil

only germans in the comments. I can imagine people watch this are 99% german :D

As a German I find it shocking that it's shocking for people that Germany is a modern country tbh

I like the vids about food and which food is good. More of those please!

the crack in the middle of the bed is the best part for a children in Germany :D it's amazing! I loved it, too!

mention next time that we also loooove wild (deer) served with knödel and Sauerkraut :D especiall in the Spessart and rhön Highlands of northern Bavaria and southern hessia XD

I lived in Germany for 2 years and I loved it. Your videos are great! And the crack in the bed was completely annoying. Totally agree. I would say some of the things that shocked me, besides what you mentioned, was the fact that many Germans wore the crap out of their clothes- until they had holes. I found this pretty interesting. They are much less superficial than us as far as clothes and makeup are concerned...well, understated, lets say. Also they would cycle in the snow and ice.... And renting a place 'kalt", ridiculous water bills....!

realy Good Video! greetings from the Lake of constanz, germany ;)

Thank you for the grate presentation of my country.

it is quite hurtful to think the whole world believes us to be cold-hearted.. but ok

Lol the punks at the stations are fucking cool guys usually

When I visit Germany I was amazed at the pay toilets and that it was a hunt to find the flush button, valve etc. I swear I giggled every time😅.

Very interesting to hear this as a German.