Armenien – Reiseführer. Wichtige Reiseinformationen — Notrufnummern, Sicherheit, Währung, Visa, Gepflogenheiten und Fortbewegung.
Notrufnummern
Wie sicher ist Armenien?
- Sehr sicher
- Allgemein sicher
- Vorsicht geboten
- Hohes Risiko
- Gefährlich
Armenia is generally safe for travelers, with low rates of violent crime, though caution is advised in border regions.
Reisehinweise (4)
Betrugsmaschen
- Unmetered taxis may overcharge
- Overpriced menus in tourist areas
Warnungen
- Avoid travel to border areas with Azerbaijan due to ongoing security tensions
- Exercise caution near the Armenian-Azerbaijani border
Praktische Infos
Währung
Armenian Dram (AMD)
Stecker
C and F
Steckdosen ansehen
Trinkgeld
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory; 10% is common in restaurants.
SIM / Daten
Local SIM cards are affordable and widely available from providers like Viva-MTS, Beeline, and Ucom.
Visum
Many nationalities are visa-exempt for up to 180 days, but check specific requirements for your country.
Fahrseite
Right
Wie kommt man in Armenien herum?
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
Marshrutkas (minibuses), buses, and the Yerevan Metro are the primary modes of transit.
Fahrdienste
- Yandex Go
- GG
Fernverkehr
Intercity travel is best achieved via marshrutkas or private taxis between major hubs.
Kultur und Bräuche
Bräuche
- Shoes are typically removed when entering a home
- Hospitality is highly valued and refusing food may be seen as impolite
Kleidungsordnung
Conservative and modest, especially when visiting religious sites.
Religiöse Etikette
Dress modestly, cover shoulders and knees, and maintain silence in churches.
Nützliche Ausdrücke
- BarevHello
- ShnorhakalutyunThank you
Highlights
Sport & Freizeit
Chess and Football
Chess is a national obsession and taught in schools, while football draws significant spectator interest.
Nationalfeiertage
- July
Vardavar
A traditional water festival where people playfully splash water on each other.
- January 6
Armenian Christmas
The celebration of the Epiphany and the birth of Christ according to the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Armenien – Städte
Du planst Armenien?
Probier zuerst eine fertige Reise.
Öffne die Demoreise ohne Anmeldung: Barcelona allein oder Rom, Florenz und Venedig als Gruppe. Und dann plane Armenien ganz nach deinem Geschmack.