Your way to Berlin

The German healthcare system has its roots in the nineteenth century, which makes it the world’s first publicly accessible system of healthcare. It has evolved historically and is made up of various actors and components. This information sheet provides you with an overview of the structure and funding of the healthcare system.

The German capital has a tradition of hospital care that dates back 300 years. National and international experts work in Berlin, their expertise encompassing virtually the entire spectrum of medical treatment. This information sheet provides you with a compact summary of all the benefits that Berlin offers as a centre for healthcare.

Before you set off to Berlin, we would like to help by providing you with some useful information for your visit. This information sheet contains lots of handy tips, for example about using public transport or taking a taxi in the German capital, and about planning your activities there.

Patients with EU health insurance can take advantage of medical treatment in another EU member state. Assuming certain formal conditions are met, the costs of such treatment will be covered by their own health insurance. This information sheet explains the various differences, the aspects you should take into account and the precautions you should take.