US Updates Travel Advisory for Germany

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The United States Department of State reissued its Level 2 travel advisory for Germany on Tuesday, reminding visitors to exercise increased caution in the European country due to the threat of terrorism this summer.

The update comes on the heels of a similar update for the United Kingdom on May 8.

"Terrorist groups and lone actors remain a constant threat in Germany and Europe, attacking people in public locations with knives, small arms, rudimentary explosive devices, and vehicles," officials noted in the May 13 update for Germany.

Potential targets listed by U.S. officials include:

Tourist locations 
Transportation centers (airports, train, or bus stations)
Markets and shopping malls
Local government facilities
Hotels, clubs, and restaurants
Places of worship and educational institutions
Parks
Major sporting and cultural events
Schools

Travelers should remember that an advisory is guidance and not a ban on travel.

Those heading to Germany in the coming days, weeks and months should have little else to worry about than crowds and flight delays but should remain aware of their surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues, follow the instructions of local authorities and monitor local media for breaking events and adjust their plans based on new information, according to the State Department.

Regardless of their destination, Americans are advised to purchase travel insurance and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), which makes it easier to stay updated on the latest events in their destination as well as be rescued in the event of an emergency.

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