Addressing german mail

Addressing mail to Germany requires some specific formatting and information. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get it right:

Format:

• Use the following format for the address:
  • Recipient's name
  • Street name and house number (Hausnummer)
  • Postcode (PLZ) and city
  • Country (Germany)
• Use a comma (",") to separate the different parts of the address
• Use a space between the street name and house number

Example:

• Frau Maria Müller
• Bahnhofstraße 12
• 10117 Berlin
• Deutschland

Additional tips:

• Make sure to use the correct postcode (PLZ) for the city. You can find the postcode on the German postal service's website (Deutsche Post) or on a map.
• If the recipient has a specific apartment number (Etage), you can add it after the house number, separated by a space (e.g., "12 3. Etage").
• If the recipient has a business name, you can add it before the street name (e.g., "Müller & Co., Bahnhofstraße 12").
• For larger cities, you can use the postal code and city name instead of the street address (e.g., "10117 Berlin" instead of "Bahnhofstraße 12, 10117 Berlin").
• For rural areas, you may need to use the recipient's farm or estate name instead of a street name.

Special cases:

• If you're sending mail to a specific department or section within a company, you can add the department name after the company name (e.g., "Müller & Co., Vertrieb, Bahnhofstraße 12").
• If you're sending mail to a military base or a government agency, you may need to use a specific format or add additional information (e.g., "Bundeswehr, Kommando Spezialkräfte, 10117 Berlin").

International mail:

• When sending mail from outside Germany, make sure to use the correct international postage and customs forms.
• You may need to add additional information, such as the recipient's email address or phone number, to facilitate delivery.

By following these guidelines, you should be able to address your mail correctly and ensure it reaches its destination in Germany.