Healthcare
In case of emergency, dial 112! Emergency medical services are provided by Berlin fire brigades.
Physicians
For medical help in urgent cases, go to the First Aid department of any hospital (in German: Erste Hilfe, Rettungsstelle, or Notaufnahme).
- General emergency service is provided 24/7 by Charité Campus Mitte, patient entrance at Luisenstr. 65 (map).
- Ophthalmologic emergency service is provided by Charité Campus Virchow-Klinikum, main entrance at Seestr. 5 (map).
- Emergency Dental Service is provided by Charité Dental Clinic at Aßmannshauser Str. 4 (map).
For medical help in other cases, contact the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians at 030-310031.
Pharmacists
The chemist's shop (in German: Apotheke) in the central station (Berlin Hauptbahnhof) is open 24/7, entrance at Europaplatz 1 (map).
For chemist's shops in other areas open outside normal working hours (in German: Notdienst), check the website of the Association of Registered Pharmacists.
Medical Expenses
As an EU citizen you are entitled to healthcare services if you fall ill on your travel. Make sure you have your European Health Insurance Card with you.
As a citizen of an other state make sure your health insurer provides you with adequate coverage for your stay in Germany. If your health insurance is not valid in Germany, then we urgently advise you to take out health coverage for the duration of your stay in Germany. If you need a visa for your trip, the health insurance policy must be accepted by the Schengen States.