Indeed, Germany ranks 16th in the Global Peace Index 2022 and has always been ranked at the top over the past decade.

Violence and crime rates are very low in Germany, so you don't have to worry about your safety when living there. However, it never hurts to take basic precautions to protect your personal belongings and avoid unnecessary risks, like avoiding walking alone at night, etc. In this article, we'll quickly review the emergency contacts in Germany. We hope this will be helpful, and of course, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to send a message to EDUBAO!

The Police

110 is a free phone line to call the police in Germany. You can contact the police anytime you need help, not just in emergencies. The police encourage people not to hesitate to call directly whenever needed to avoid undesirable consequences. No matter what situation you're in, you should always call the police!

Emergency Medical Services

In case of a medical emergency, you can contact the "Ärztlicher Bereitschaftsdienst" (medical on-call service), but you don't have to wait for the doctor's office to open. After working hours, there's always a general practitioner on duty to handle emergency cases. By dialing 116 117, you can access this service anywhere in Germany.

Embassy/Consulate of Your Home Country in Germany

For international students, the police aren't the only ones to contact in an emergency. You can always go to the embassy or consulate of your home country to ask for help. The International Office staff can help you with questions about your personal safety or any other issue, so don't hesitate to ask them for help.

Quick Tip

You can save the emergency numbers on your phone so you can contact them immediately whenever you need to.