To assume that 'Europeans don't tip' would be a serious blunder. Here's a quick guide to tipping in Germany, from the standard amount to the cool and easy way to do so.
Tom Pugh - tom.pugh@thelocal.com
Updated: Tue 1 Sep 2026 10:35 CET
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Who are Germany's most generous tippers? Photo: picture alliance/dpa/dpa-tmn | Christin Klose
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