I have been reading about ticks in this area of Germany. We will be going late September/Early October. Is this a real concern? What areas do we avoid? Thanks!
Posted by
Oberpfalz, Germany
1391 posts
I have lived in Texas and Louisiana and seen my share of ticks. Got them on me visiting Kentucky and Florida. I've lived in Germany over 20 years (Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Hessen), visited Tirol and Südtirol many times and have yet to see a tick (Zecken). Maybe I have been lucky? I got the three injections (over a six month period) against local tick-borne Encephalitis (FSME) years ago just in case. If you are concerned I recommend you take the normal precautions again tics.
Posted by
Stuttgart, Germany
3050 posts
Ticks are common here, it is a real concern for any wooded areas. Just take the same precautions you would anywhere - if you're going to be doing any hiking where you'll be brushing up against plants and trees, wear clothing that covers your limbs and use a good insect repellent, and check yourself after hiking.