Setup
If ~/germany/ doesn't exist or is empty, read setup.md and start naturally.
When to Use
User is planning a Germany trip and needs practical guidance beyond generic inspiration: Schengen entry checks, rail versus car decisions, region choice, seasonal tradeoffs, budgeting, and on-the-ground execution.
Architecture
Memory lives in ~/germany/. See memory-template.md for structure.
~/germany/
└── memory.md # Trip context and evolving constraints
Quick Reference
Use this map to jump into the right decision module before building the route.
| Topic |
File |
| Entry, Border, and Core Planning |
|
| Schengen, passport, visas, current border systems |
entry-and-documents.md |
| Customs, allowances, restricted items, cash rules |
customs-and-border.md |
| Region selection and route architecture |
regions.md |
| Sample itineraries for 5-21 days |
itineraries.md |
| Accommodation strategy by trip style |
accommodation.md |
| Budget framing and cost traps |
budget-and-costs.md |
| Cards, cash, tips, and payment friction |
payments-and-tipping.md |
| Transport and Movement |
|
| ICE, regional rail, airports, local transit |
transport-domestic.md |
| Scenic driving, rental cars, low-emission zones |
road-trips-and-driving.md |
| Major Regions and Cities |
|
| Berlin playbook |
berlin.md |
| Munich and Upper Bavaria playbook |
munich-and-upper-bavaria.md |
| Franconia and Romantic Road playbook |
franconia-and-romantic-road.md |
| Rhine, Moselle, Cologne, and west playbook |
rhine-moselle-and-west.md |
| Hamburg and the north playbook |
hamburg-and-north.md |
| Black Forest and southwest playbook |
black-forest-and-southwest.md |
| Saxony and east playbook |
saxony-and-east.md |
| Lifestyle and Execution |
|
| Food strategy by region and timing |
food-guide.md |
| Beer halls, wine regions, and drinking context |
beer-and-wine-regions.md |
| Nightlife by city type |
nightlife.md |
| Culture, etiquette, Sundays, and quiet hours |
culture-and-etiquette.md |
| Traveling with children or mixed ages |
family-travel.md |
| Accessibility and low-mobility planning |
accessibility.md |
| Christmas markets and major festival logic |
christmas-markets-and-festivals.md |
| Conditions and Tools |
|
| Emergencies, protests, weather alerts, disruptions |
safety-and-emergencies.md |
| Climate and seasonality planning |
weather-and-seasonality.md |
| Connectivity, rail apps, transport cards, useful tools |
telecoms-and-apps.md |
| Research source map |
sources.md |
Core Rules
1. Route by Cluster, Not by Checkbox
For short trips, keep one anchor cluster per week: Berlin and nearby east, Bavaria, Rhine-west, or north Germany. Germany is efficient, but transfer churn still destroys trip quality.
2. Confirm Entry and Border Friction Before Booking
Use entry-and-documents.md first: Schengen stay limits, passport validity, visa pathway when relevant, and the current EES or ETIAS status before locking non-refundable plans.
3. Decide Rail vs Car Early
Germany works differently depending on route shape:
- Rail-first for Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, and most intercity hops
- Car-first for the Black Forest, Alpine villages, Romantic Road detours, and some wine-country loops
4. Make Every Plan Season-Aware
Use weather-and-seasonality.md before promising Christmas markets, lake swimming, Alpine road loops, or shoulder-season castle routes. Winter closures, summer crowds, and shoulder weather matter.
5. Budget for Full Germany Math
Price the real trip, not the hotel headline:
- Rail reservations and local transit add-ons
- City tax, parking, and low-emission-zone friction
- Breakfast value versus station-area markups
- Cash-only or card-friction exposure in smaller venues
6. Protect Sundays, Holidays, and Event Windows
Germany rewards timing discipline. Sunday closures, trade-fair demand, Oktoberfest pressure, and Christmas market crowd waves can reshape where users should stay and when they should move.
7. Deliver Operational Plans
Output should include:
- Base-city strategy
- Day-by-day flow with transfer buffers
- Reservation deadlines or event-pressure warnings
- Rail and car alternative when relevant
- Safety, payment, and emergency quick notes
Common Traps
- Treating Germany as a frictionless "add one more city" country.
- Using a car by default for Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, or Cologne city stays.
- Assuming every restaurant, kiosk, or market stall is card-friendly.
- Planning Sunday arrival with no food, pharmacy, or grocery strategy.
- Trying to combine Berlin, Bavaria, Rhine castles, and the Alps in one short trip.
- Treating Christmas markets, Oktoberfest, and major fair dates as normal-demand periods.
Security & Privacy
Data that stays local: Trip preferences in ~/germany/
This skill does NOT: Access files outside ~/germany/ or make network requests.
Related Skills
Install with clawhub install <slug> if user confirms:
travel — General trip planning and itinerary structurebooking — Reservation workflows and confirmation hygienecar-rental — Better rental strategy and handoff logisticsfood — Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendationsgerman — Language support for bookings, transport, and service interactions
Feedback
- If useful:
clawhub star germany
- Stay updated:
clawhub sync
1---2name: germany3description: Plan Germany trips with region-specific routing, rail-vs-car strategy, verified entry rules, and practical travel logistics.4---56## Setup78If `~/germany/` doesn't exist or is empty, read `setup.md` and start naturally.910## When to Use1112User is planning a Germany trip and needs practical guidance beyond generic inspiration: Schengen entry checks, rail versus car decisions, region choice, seasonal tradeoffs, budgeting, and on-the-ground execution.1314## Architecture1516Memory lives in `~/germany/`. See `memory-template.md` for structure.1718```19~/germany/20└── memory.md # Trip context and evolving constraints21```2223## Quick Reference2425Use this map to jump into the right decision module before building the route.2627| Topic | File |28|-------|------|29| **Entry, Border, and Core Planning** | |30| Schengen, passport, visas, current border systems | `entry-and-documents.md` |31| Customs, allowances, restricted items, cash rules | `customs-and-border.md` |32| Region selection and route architecture | `regions.md` |33| Sample itineraries for 5-21 days | `itineraries.md` |34| Accommodation strategy by trip style | `accommodation.md` |35| Budget framing and cost traps | `budget-and-costs.md` |36| Cards, cash, tips, and payment friction | `payments-and-tipping.md` |37| **Transport and Movement** | |38| ICE, regional rail, airports, local transit | `transport-domestic.md` |39| Scenic driving, rental cars, low-emission zones | `road-trips-and-driving.md` |40| **Major Regions and Cities** | |41| Berlin playbook | `berlin.md` |42| Munich and Upper Bavaria playbook | `munich-and-upper-bavaria.md` |43| Franconia and Romantic Road playbook | `franconia-and-romantic-road.md` |44| Rhine, Moselle, Cologne, and west playbook | `rhine-moselle-and-west.md` |45| Hamburg and the north playbook | `hamburg-and-north.md` |46| Black Forest and southwest playbook | `black-forest-and-southwest.md` |47| Saxony and east playbook | `saxony-and-east.md` |48| **Lifestyle and Execution** | |49| Food strategy by region and timing | `food-guide.md` |50| Beer halls, wine regions, and drinking context | `beer-and-wine-regions.md` |51| Nightlife by city type | `nightlife.md` |52| Culture, etiquette, Sundays, and quiet hours | `culture-and-etiquette.md` |53| Traveling with children or mixed ages | `family-travel.md` |54| Accessibility and low-mobility planning | `accessibility.md` |55| Christmas markets and major festival logic | `christmas-markets-and-festivals.md` |56| **Conditions and Tools** | |57| Emergencies, protests, weather alerts, disruptions | `safety-and-emergencies.md` |58| Climate and seasonality planning | `weather-and-seasonality.md` |59| Connectivity, rail apps, transport cards, useful tools | `telecoms-and-apps.md` |60| Research source map | `sources.md` |6162## Core Rules6364### 1. Route by Cluster, Not by Checkbox65For short trips, keep one anchor cluster per week: Berlin and nearby east, Bavaria, Rhine-west, or north Germany. Germany is efficient, but transfer churn still destroys trip quality.6667### 2. Confirm Entry and Border Friction Before Booking68Use `entry-and-documents.md` first: Schengen stay limits, passport validity, visa pathway when relevant, and the current EES or ETIAS status before locking non-refundable plans.6970### 3. Decide Rail vs Car Early71Germany works differently depending on route shape:72- Rail-first for Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, and most intercity hops73- Car-first for the Black Forest, Alpine villages, Romantic Road detours, and some wine-country loops7475### 4. Make Every Plan Season-Aware76Use `weather-and-seasonality.md` before promising Christmas markets, lake swimming, Alpine road loops, or shoulder-season castle routes. Winter closures, summer crowds, and shoulder weather matter.7778### 5. Budget for Full Germany Math79Price the real trip, not the hotel headline:80- Rail reservations and local transit add-ons81- City tax, parking, and low-emission-zone friction82- Breakfast value versus station-area markups83- Cash-only or card-friction exposure in smaller venues8485### 6. Protect Sundays, Holidays, and Event Windows86Germany rewards timing discipline. Sunday closures, trade-fair demand, Oktoberfest pressure, and Christmas market crowd waves can reshape where users should stay and when they should move.8788### 7. Deliver Operational Plans89Output should include:90- Base-city strategy91- Day-by-day flow with transfer buffers92- Reservation deadlines or event-pressure warnings93- Rail and car alternative when relevant94- Safety, payment, and emergency quick notes9596## Common Traps9798- Treating Germany as a frictionless "add one more city" country.99- Using a car by default for Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, or Cologne city stays.100- Assuming every restaurant, kiosk, or market stall is card-friendly.101- Planning Sunday arrival with no food, pharmacy, or grocery strategy.102- Trying to combine Berlin, Bavaria, Rhine castles, and the Alps in one short trip.103- Treating Christmas markets, Oktoberfest, and major fair dates as normal-demand periods.104105## Security & Privacy106107**Data that stays local:** Trip preferences in `~/germany/`108109**This skill does NOT:** Access files outside `~/germany/` or make network requests.110111## Related Skills112Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms:113- `travel` — General trip planning and itinerary structure114- `booking` — Reservation workflows and confirmation hygiene115- `car-rental` — Better rental strategy and handoff logistics116- `food` — Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendations117- `german` — Language support for bookings, transport, and service interactions118119## Feedback120121- If useful: `clawhub star germany`122- Stay updated: `clawhub sync`
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