The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has updated its travel advice for Germany and Denmark, now advising Aussies to “exercise normal safety precautions” in the Central and Northern European nations.
Previously, the government advised Australian travellers to “exercise a high degree of caution” in both countries.
On Wednesday, DFAT updated its advice for Germany, a massively popular tourist destination, to the lowest level.
“We’ve reviewed our travel advice for Germany and advise exercise normal safety precautions,” DFAT’s Smartraveller website states.
Despite the lowered travel advice, the government says there’s still “an ongoing threat of terrorism in Germany”.
“Terrorist attacks could occur anywhere and at any time. There have been multiple attacks using vehicles or knives in the last year,” the department states.
“Be alert in public places and report suspicious activity to the police. There are temporary border checks at all German land borders until 15 September.”
DFAT lowered its advice for Denmark, a country popular for its top-notch dining and Danish design, on Thursday, however, it notes that “Denmark’s domestic terror threat level is set to ‘significant’ (level 4 of 5)”.
Like in Germany, “terrorist attacks could occur anywhere and at any time”.
“Terrorists may target tourist areas and attractions or other places frequented by foreigners,” Smartraveller stated.
“Take official warnings seriously and follow the advice of local authorities.”
For more updates, visit www.smartraveller.gov.au.
Germany and Denmark are generally considered safe destinations, with both places packed with popular tourist attractions. Last year, both nations were named among the top 10 safest countries for LGBTQIA+ travellers in the Spartacus Gay Travel Index. Read about that here.
