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Germany implemented the [[Schengen Agreement]]. This means, that the border to other Schengen countries are open. At the borders to non-Schengen countries ([[Poland]], [[Czech Republic]] and [[Switzerland]]) there are still checkpoints and German custom officers or sometimes police might control your luggage, especially if you come from [[Eastern . These border crossings are usually among the best places in Europe]]an countries like [[Poland]] (searching for forged branded goods, smuggled tobacco, etcto find a long distance ride.), or if If you come from hitchhike on the border stand well behind the border pass on or cross over into Switzerland close to the edge of the border control area and additional services (black money is often smuggled over that bordershops and parkings). If coming in with a commuter train, they easily take you out and the beginning of your train to search your belongings, while your train continues without you. Nevertheless, this seems to be very unlikely nowadaysthe motorway or national road.