In Albania, freedom of panorama has been in effect since 2016! This means that since 2016 photos of works protected by copyright, such as modern architecture or art, can be published in a similar way to Germany.
Before publishing, you should definitely get competent legal advice – or permission. All statements without guarantee.
Berat
Durrës
Elbasan
Gjirokastra
Kukës
Shkodra
Tirana
Vlora
Travel reports
None available yet (from Aug./Sep. 2023).
Camping
Free (wild) camping is allowed in Albania. Permission from the owner is required on private property. Especially in the coastal region on the Mediterranean there are campsites with different levels and facilities.
Photography bans and restrictions
As in many countries, taking photos of military installations, airports, train stations and government buildings is prohibited in Albania.
The list of prohibitions does not claim to be complete. The embassy or consular representation of the country provides binding information.
Long-distance network
Railway network of the Albanian railway with Online booking option
Travel documents
For entry from the EU you need an ID card or passport that is still valid for at least 3 months. EU citizens do not need a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
Currency
The currency in Albania is the Albanian Lek (ALL). Banknotes of 100, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10000 ALL as well as coins are common. Both old and new banknotes are in circulation. In Albania, the currency is not abbreviated with “ALL” but with “Lek”.
| 1 ALL = 0.01 EUR | 1 EUR = 101.27 ALL |
| 1 ALL = 0.01 CHF | 1 CHF = 105.32 ALL |
| 1 ALL = 0.01 US$ | 1 US$ = 95.36 ALL |
| 1 ALL = 0.01 £ | 1 £ = 118.21 ALL |
Time
In Albania, the “Central European Time” (CET) applies, in summer the “Central European Summer Time” (CEST). So there is no time difference to Germany and Central Europe.
Telephone
The international code for Albania is +355, Germany is reached from Morocco with the area code 0049 and omits the 0 in front of the area code.
Lokal Weather
Photo trips, photo courses and photo coaching in Albania
