Going to the movies in Germany - 5 things you should know

[in the picture it says "Still seats available!"]

 

    After spending 9 months in the US and 1 1/2 months in Ecuador right after, I returned to Germany 11 days ago.

I still notice a lot of things that are different here, in Germany.

Regarding "going to the movies" I can tell you the following:

 

1)

    When you buy a ticket, you get assigned seats. So when you tell them which movie you want to see, they will ask you where you want to sit (as long as the seats aren't assigned yet). Tonight, my friend and I got asked "Last row in the middle. Is that alright?"

 

2)

    Germans prefer to sit in the back. The tickets that get sold first are usually always for the back rows.

 

3)

    Prices for movie tickets vary, depending on the day and time.

For the movie theatre we always go, it ranges from 4€ (Happy Hour on Thursday afternoon or Sneak Preview) to 8€ on Friday through Sunday starting at 19.00 and on holidays.

By the way, Sneak Preview is once a week and they always show a movie that will soon be starting in the theatre, but before going there, you don't know what it will be.

The most expensive is 3D movies which costs 12€ Friday through Sunday. And you have to pay even more, if it's a movie with overlength, ranging from 0.50-2.00€.

 

4)

    Whispering in the movie theater is alright, but you shouldn't talk in a louder voice. The volume of the movie is not as loud as for example in the States and people might get angry at you.

 

5)

    If you bring backpacks or large bags, you are going to be searched and/or have to leave your stuff behind the counter. You can't bring any outside food or drinks.