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Germany implemented the Schengen Agreement. So, in theory the borders are open. But in practice the German custom officers or sometimes police will start demonstrating the sad traditions of their country to control your luggage nonetheless. This might happen if you come from eastern european countries like Poland (searching for forged branded goods, smuggled tobacco, etc.), if you are walking come from the Netherlands (very liberal drug laws there), or riding a train with a suitcase or backpack somewhere near the border areas. Specially if you don't like very mainstream when crossing the border come from [[or cross over into Switzerland]](black money is often smuggled over that border). If coming in with a commuter train, they easily take you out of your train to search your belongings, while your train continues without you.