When is the best time to visit Germany?

Travel advisory

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The best time to visit Germany is between May and September. Despite the occasional showers, warm weather, and long days make these months the ideal time to explore all that Germany has to offer.

The weather is usually mild and pleasant in the late spring, before average temperatures move towards the 70s and higher in June, July, and August. You’ll get the hottest weather in cities like Frankfurt and Offenbach, while Berlin enjoys warm—if often rainy—days in the summer. Weather aside, there’s plenty worth celebrating in Germany between May and September. Whether it’s the Hafengeburtstag festival in Hamburg, Karneval in Berlin, or Munich’s world-famous Oktoberfest, you’ll find more than enough going on to keep you entertained during your visit here.

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Monthly weather and travel tips for Germany

January is the coldest and darkest month in Germany, with short days and temperatures scraping just above the 32°F mark. It’s not all doom and gloom though. The cold climate makes for nice ski conditions up in the mountains and is a great excuse for staying indoors and making the most of Germany’s museums, galleries, shops, and restaurants.

While not as popular among skiers as some of its next-door neighbors, Germany still has numerous top resorts that should put it on your slope map, including Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the Harz Mountains, and Allgäu. The capital won’t be quite as cold as up on the busy slopes, but you’ll still need to bundle up – do it in style at the January installment of Berlin Fashion Week.

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The weather across most of Germany in February is ever so slightly warmer than January – but you’ll still need to pack warm clothes to ward off the 30–40 degree temperatures. Though it’s particularly chilly near Hamburg and the Baltic Sea coast, the good news is that February is also one of the country’s driest months.

The cold, dry weather and the February school vacations mean the ski slopes and resorts are at their busiest at this time of year. While the ski season is in full swing up in the mountains, there are plenty of parties down in metropolitan areas too. The “Karneval” period begins in November, but reaches its festive peak during the week before Lent. During this time, you’ll see main roads in cities like Cologne, Mainz, and Bonn turn into walkways for parades, carnival processions, and crowds of partygoers in costumes.

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Germany in March can feel a bit chilly to start with, but there’s a fresh, spring feel towards the end of the month. Despite climbing temperatures and more appearances from the sun, it’s a good idea to pack plenty of warm clothing – maybe even some sunglasses for the occasional bright spring afternoon.

The events calendar and the crowds are pretty quiet in Germany in March, except for a surge of tourists visiting Berlin for the Internationale Tourismus Börse (ITB) – the world’s biggest travel exhibition. Another event worth noting is Hamburg’s Hamburger Dom. Not only is it one of the oldest fairs in Europe—dating as far back as 1329—it’s one of the biggest too, so expect roller coasters, rides, food, and fun for the whole family.

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Spring is in full swing in Germany by April. While the sun is in the sky and Germany’s average temperature comes in at around 50°F for the month, weather conditions can still be a little unpredictable. With sunshine one second and rain the next, packing an umbrella and raincoat is a good idea.

Come rain or shine, it’s a busy month for events and activities, with Easter festivities happening up and down the country. April in Berlin is a time to celebrate the arts, with film events, classical music galas, and weekend art galleries. With Oktoberfest feeling a little too far away for some, cities like Stuttgart and Munich crack open the kegs early for the traditional Spring Festival celebrations. You can keep the lederhosen and dirndls on to mark Maifest’s end of winter festivities, or swap them for witch and warlock costumes for the Halloween-like Walpurgisnacht parades in Harz Mountain villages.

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Average temperatures hover around 60°F in Germany in May. You’ll get slightly cooler weather by the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts, while more central and southern regions like Berlin and Bavaria boost the average temperatures back up. There are occasional showers too, so bring an umbrella just in case.

The warmer weather comes just in time for locals who enjoy plenty of public holidays and parties in May, beginning with Labor Day on the first of the month. Berlin gets particularly busy on this day, with street parties and demonstrations taking over much of the city. Later in the month, Berlin channels its inner Rio de Janeiro during the Carnival of Cultures—a 4-day celebration of the city’s diversity—while Hamburg puts on concerts, fairs, and fireworks during their Hafengeburtstag party. For something a more low-key, head over to Göttingen to watch the International Handel Festival’s opera performances and classical concerts.

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June in Germany tends to be warm and sunny, with daylight hours often stretching past 9:00 pm. Locals make the most of the weather by swimming in lakes and north coast seas, so pack swimwear and sunscreen if you want to join them for a dip. You’ll want to save space in the suitcase for an umbrella as well, since June is Germany’s rainiest month.

The events calendar is well warmed up by June, a particularly big month for music. There’s something to suit every taste, be it infectious rhythms at Africa Festival in Würzburg, heavy-hitting riffs at Nürburgring’s Rock am Ring, or time-honored classical music at Leipzig’s Bachfest. If none of them get your toes tapping, look out for free concerts in cities across Germany as part of the international Fête de la Musique. Another highlight is Kieler Woche, a week-long sailing festival in Kiel, and the biggest of its kind anywhere.

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Warm weather and long days make July one of the best times to visit Germany. It’s peak travel season in the country, as locals escape to lakes and coasts to cool off from temperatures that can get as high as 85°F. The hot climate means there’s a chance of thunderstorms too, so pack a raincoat alongside plenty of shorts, t-shirts, and swimwear.

Partywear is also an essential for visits to many German cities in July – particularly with some of Europe’s biggest LGBTQ+ pride parades happening here. These celebrations—known locally as Christopher Street Day—attract hundreds of thousands of people to cities like Berlin, Munich, and Cologne. You can join the party in other parts of Germany too. The city of Coburg comes alive for the Samba Festival, while Hamburg gets its 70s disco outfits on for the Schlagermove street parade. There are also some more relaxed events around, like opera concerts during Munich’s Opernfestspiele, classical music at the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, and new trends at Berlin Fashion Week.

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Average temperatures of around 68°F make August one of the hottest months in Germany. You’ll need to pack clothes to help beat the heat, but a raincoat is a good idea too in case you get caught in the occasional afternoon thunderstorm.

Many locals head up to the northern coastal regions to make the most of August’s summer weather. Besides enjoying the beaches and a cool Baltic Sea breeze, it’s also worth stopping by Rostock to see fleets of magnificent sailing ships during Hanse Sail. Down south in Stuttgart, the city center transforms for 4 days of music, entertainment, and food during the Stuttgarter Sommerfest. And come the end of the month, Berlin plays host to Lange Nacht der Museen – a very special evening on which the capital's museums, castles, and planetariums open all their halls, terraces and archives to the public.

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While September technically marks the start of autumn in Germany, the warm weather spills over from the summer, offering pleasant temperatures and long days. With the sun in the sky and local kids back at school, September is a great time to explore Germany and visit some of the world-famous events happening here.

One of the most well-known events is Oktoberfest, which, despite the slightly confusing name, does in fact begin in September. Munich is home to the original and biggest Oktoberfest celebration in the world, but you’ll also find beer festivals—and their accompanying fairgrounds and traditional German food—in cities like Hannover, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, and Berlin. If you want a break from the beer tents, the (hopefully) sunny September weather should provide perfect conditions for watching the Berlin Marathon.

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The weather in Germany in October can be a little unpredictable, but stays fairly mild in general. You’ll still get some sunny days, but a cool and crisp climate means you’ll need a couple of layers when going out and about in Germany. If you want to layer up like the locals, don your dirndl or lederhosen to see out the end of September’s Oktoberfest celebrations in style.

There’s still plenty to do in Germany once the beer-filled festivities are over. Munich packs up the beer tents and stows away the steins to make way for the city’s annual marathon in early or mid-October. Over in Frankfurt, literature lovers can indulge at the largest book fair in the world, while Berlin is the place to see famous landmarks illuminated during the Festival of Lights.

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You’ll get early signs of winter in November in Germany. The average temperature drops to the single digits, so the weather tends to be cold, wet, and windy. The grey skies do have their benefits though. Most of the earlier months’ crowds have thinned by November, so you can make the most of shorter lines for some of Germany’s top tourist attractions.

Between visits to sites like Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and Berlin’s Museum Island, there are a couple of events to check out if you’re in the area. JazzFest Berlin puts on a show with live concerts, films, and talks, while later in November, Munich hosts the Tollwood Winter Festival – a cultural gathering with music and arts, food and markets, and an eco-friendly focus.

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The winter chill sets in come December in Germany. Pack warm for temperatures hovering just above the freezing mark – or below it in some of the Alpine regions. If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, there’s potential for some snow in Bavaria in December, with chances increasing the higher you move up into the mountains.

Despite the cold weather outside, crowds flock to famous Christmas markets all over the country. Town squares are taken over by rustic wooden huts, selling traditional Christmas food, handcrafted gifts, and plenty of warm mulled wine. Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Striezelmarkt in Dresden, and Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin are among some of the biggest and best Christmas markets in Europe. Once you’ve had your fill of Christmas festivities, get ready to celebrate New Year’s Eve—known locally as Silvester—with fireworks and parties all across Germany.

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Weather and temperature in Germany

The best weather in Germany comes between May and September. The temperature and conditions change during this season, but in general you can look forward to a warm climate and long days, particularly in July and August, the two hottest months in Germany. Temperatures in cities like Berlin and Frankfurt can get up to the high 80s during this time. May and June offer milder weather made for exploring the great outdoors, while September remains surprisingly warm as summer turns into autumn. The weather forecast between May and September should make for pleasant reading, but an umbrella is a good idea too in case of spring showers and summer thunderstorms.

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Berlin	High	38°F	39°F	49°F	58°F	66°F	71°F	78°F	77°F	67°F	58°F	48°F	43°F
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Munich	High	38°F	35°F	49°F	57°F	63°F	71°F	76°F	75°F	64°F	56°F	47°F	42°F
	Low	29°F	23°F	32°F	39°F	47°F	53°F	57°F	55°F	49°F	42°F	36°F	30°F
	Rainfall	17 days	14 days	15 days	14 days	15 days	15 days	16 days	15 days	14 days	15 days	16 days	17 days
Hamburg	High	39°F	40°F	48°F	55°F	62°F	67°F	74°F	72°F	64°F	57°F	48°F	43°F
	Low	31°F	29°F	33°F	38°F	46°F	50°F	56°F	54°F	50°F	44°F	39°F	35°F
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Frankfurt	High	41°F	40°F	51°F	59°F	65°F	71°F	78°F	76°F	66°F	57°F	48°F	44°F
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Cologne	High	42°F	40°F	51°F	57°F	63°F	68°F	74°F	73°F	65°F	58°F	50°F	46°F
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Düsseldorf	High	43°F	42°F	51°F	58°F	64°F	69°F	75°F	74°F	66°F	59°F	51°F	47°F
	Low	35°F	32°F	36°F	42°F	48°F	53°F	58°F	57°F	51°F	47°F	41°F	39°F
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Weather data provided by Forecast.io

Cost of stay in Germany

Want to travel smart? Here you can check out the average cost of accommodations per night in Germany.

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$127 Aug
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$117 Oct
$109 Nov
$116 Dec

The best places to visit in Germany

Check out some of the most popular cities, places to visit, and things to do in Germany!

Berlin

Popular in May

Sightseeing, History, Museums

Munich

Popular in July

City Walks, Old Town, Beer

Hamburg

Popular in July

Harbor, City Walks, Sightseeing

Frankfurt

Popular in July

City Walks, Shopping, Old Town

Cologne

Popular in December

Cathedral, Old Town, City Walks

Düsseldorf

Popular in December

Old Town, Shopping, City Walks

What other travelers say about their trips to Germany

Tolle Altstadt und fantastische Sicht auf den Bodensee und die Alpen. Ein magisches Örtchen.

Meersburg January 2025
There is a lot of history and culture in Berlin. A lot of things to do and see! However, for people that are traveling on a budget, Berlin can get pretty pricey, pretty quickly! So, make sure that you budget accordingly, because in my opinion, Berlin is pretty expensive. Although definitely a must visit, at least once!

hector Berlin January 2025
Wonderful multicultural city with a lot of offerings for the whole family. From museums to theaters and the Philarmonic. Great diversity of restaurants in all price classes.

Carmen Rebeca Hamburg January 2025
Leipzig is a lovely city, safe and very much alive. Nice restaurants, coffee places and stores. Thomas Kirche is beautiful. Karli street wonderful.

Leipzig January 2025
Beautiful town. The castle fortress and the Würzburger Residenz are highlights really worth visiting. Nice art museum, churches and overall ambiance are a pleasure to visit

Oren Würzburg January 2025
One of the principal towns in the Harz region, Quedlinburg retains its old-world feel with many timber framed buildings and rambling streets. It makes a good base for exploring the Harz mountains with good bus and rail links.

Mark Quedlinburg January 2025
Great City was incredible attractions, history, lots to do, see, and experience.

Ronald Berlin January 2025

A lovely city in northern Germany, nice to walk and beautiful old church and city centre

Bremen February 2025
Heidelberg is very beautiful with so many lovely little places to explore. Very many cafes and wine bars...cozy places you want to sit and chill. I highly recommend the antique shops and Weinstube Witter.

Marlayna Heidelberg February 2025
Lots of stuff to see and do even in the surrounding close cities. plenty of stuff for a week or two.

Leslie Mainz February 2025
Perfectly located for our skiing tours, nice ambience and great food! We'll be back!

Scheidegg February 2025
Very nice little township directly located at Wisent river. Ideal base for hiking tours in Fränkische Schweiz. Nature around Muggendorf is super great, there is a nice castle nearby but also the walk through natural caves, the druid stones or just the hikes in the surrounding hills are phenomenal. Recommended!

Muggendorf February 2025
Fresh air and nature, nature, nature! We took our bikes along on this trip and spent a lot of time cycling and enjoying the scenic views. Also great food and historic sights! We will return here for a second and third visit!

Füssen February 2025

rooms modest but had everything you need. Great restaurant, nice vibe, lose to airport.

Diane oksana Moosinning March 2025
Munich is a big city, however the best sites are in the old part of the city. It has a good subway and a good train station. It is also not too far from other places in Germany to do day trips. If you are a fan of museums it has those as well. A trip to Germany would not be complete without a visit to Munich.

Mark Munich March 2025
Berlin is one of the most interesting cities in the world. If it cannot compete with Paris's beauty, for example, it can compete with anywhere in terms of culture, history, the very open social scene and value for money. It is one of the most affordable capital cities in Europe.

Ann Berlin March 2025
I remained in Old Town since I was researching my grandfather's story and needed access to archives, the library, Palace and other historical locations and resources. There is so much rich history here and many of the buildings have plaques on them with historical details about the building. There was a decent variety and number of restaurants to choose from in Old Town, it felt very safe and people were very friendly.

Christine Gotha March 2025
Great location. Only stayed one night so didn't have a chance to get a true feel for the hotel and missed breakfast. The only downside I recall was the price. Very expensive but typical of Munich.

Munich March 2025
Likes: hiking opportunities; views; city is walkable; good train and bus access; outdoor seating on the market squares and beer gardens. Dislikes: Coburger dumplings - too soft

John Coburg March 2025

A historical city with a charm blended with both calmness and vitality. Not dauntingly huge nor tediously tiny. The exuberance of history and culture is fascinating. Perfect for a stay of one day or two, and I wouldn’t say no to a couple of days more.

Liang Leipzig April 2025
Loved the Marienplatz. Great lunch in the Hofbrauhous. UBahn/SBahn system very confused through lack of signage. Lots of getting lost.

Croke Munich April 2025
Very cute town, with many restaurants and services. Right on the river and many trails.

Flörsheim am Main April 2025
We loved the apartment. It was absolutely perfect for us. We also loved that we could pick up coffee, breads and other items at the store a few doors down and that it was walking distance to so many lovely restaurants. The proximity to the river and the walking/biking path was also wonderful!

Margaret Bremm April 2025
It would be a wonderful 3 day trip, with the castle tour on the middle day

LeRoy Sigmaringen April 2025
its a great city to visit and to live. I wish i could move there but not able to find apartment.

Asim Berlin April 2025

Clean beautiful city with fantstic food and architecture. Easy to get around by public transporation with lots to see and do.

Darryl Munich May 2025
It is wonderful city for shopping. The weather was very good but little bit crowd sometimes specially in the weekend.

Fatma Munich May 2025
The cathedral was amazing!! and the town was fun go buy some printen!

Aachen May 2025
It’s definitely worth a few days, lots of museums and good restaurants.

Frankfurt May 2025
Definitely worth a trip. 2 days is enough to see everything.

Ursula Passau May 2025
Cute, fairy tale town with lots of shopping. And, of course, the castles

Albertson Füssen May 2025
One of my favorite places. So beautiful. Wonderful city walking tours. Easy to walk around and explore. A lovely place.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber May 2025

The staff and accommodations were amazing. Excellent location. I could have stayed longer and will visit again soon.

Tracey Regensburg June 2025
A must-visit location NOT to be missed. This historic town is of a size that will fill up a day for you, maybe two days if you want to really engage with it. The historic criminal museum is worth a visit. The walls of the town can be walked and are well worth the effort. The size of the town is just right, its walkable, its steeped in history and offers many restaurants. You are sure to enjoy your time there.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber June 2025
The location was awesome. It was a good place to use as a base to get to other locations. It was close to our friends in the area.

Lichtenau June 2025
There was lots to explore here. We enjoyed the Biergartens. Be sure to have euros on hand because a lot of establishments didn't except card payments. You could easily walk this city which is really nice.

Lisa Bad Dürkheim June 2025
We like walking back alley streets and exploring quaint towns. We spent one night here, and could have spent several more. The town is convenient to explore the area.

Bacharach June 2025
I used to skip Hamburg to go to Berlin. Now I skip Berlin and enjoy the real Hamburg.

James Hamburg June 2025
Freiburg is an absolutely gorgeous city with lots of content. The only downside was the DB trains to get to Freiburg and back to Frankfurt as quite a few trains were cancelled for us and this caused a bit of stress for our boarding time in Frankfurt Airport.

Freiburg im Breisgau June 2025

Cool city with a variety of people, fancy, ghetto, you can see it all. Would recommend!!!

Kevin Berlin July 2025
We walked to the caravan park restaurant for a delicious dinner.

Lindley Kurort Gohrisch July 2025
Clean, comfortable apartment with enough space for 5 people, even a dining table is included for 5 people, the fridge is quite big. You have to ask the wifi code by booking. com message or by sms and the stuff will send it to you. There is plenty free parking space available just next to the hotel or if you are lucky even at front of the hotel. The environment is quiet, so you can have a restful sleep if you arrived just after a long drive.

Richard Aschheim July 2025
Beautiful city. The public transportation system initially appeared complicated, but it soon became clear. Somewhat expensive. Friendly people.

Jafet Munich July 2025
Berlín is one of most treasure of the Europe, you can’t just pass through and don’t stop to admire all that beautiful construction still standing for centuries years ❤️

Virginia Berlin July 2025
My family was originally from Sankt Wendel, Oberlinxweiler, and Remmesweiler, so it is a special place for our family. But it is a great town for staying (nice restaurants, pretty church, and more) for anyone whether you had relatives there or not.

Mark Sankt Wendel July 2025

Breakfast, friendlichness of the staff and the ease of check in.

Sherman Freising August 2024
Great Landscape in this area. Farmland, long views over beautiful soft hills.

Claudia Friedland August 2024
Beautiful city with lots of history, great vegan food, transit

Alexandr Berlin August 2024
This is a small town off the beaten path that offers a nice town square with shopping and dining. We really enjoyed our dinner at the quaint restaurant Wirsthaus Wolpertinger which has an outdoor terrace overlooking the canal.

Karen Bad Kreuznach August 2024
My favorite was the Brandonburg Gate-- it's a wonderful spot for photos. I also visited "Checkpoint Charlie" and had to stand in line to take my photos there- ha.

Berlin August 2024
Garmisch is one of the top attractions in Germany - period!

Richard Garmisch-Partenkirchen August 2024
Looked like a great place to visit. I was only there one night but would definitely like to spend a few days there next time.

Maarten Velburg August 2024

The music at Gewandhaus and city sculptures Vire from Battle of the Nation's Monument. Bach, Schumann, & Mendelssohn museums

Barbara Leipzig September 2024
I needed easy access to Heidelberg, Mannheim and Pforzheim, and Karlsruhe made the perfect base of operations. I had visited KA in 2008, and the city is as beautiful and vibrant as I remembered it. The elegant, modern InterCity hotel is a very short walk from the main train station - voila! I love Karlsruhe; I hope to return.

Gerald Karlsruhe September 2024
We loved Munich! Everything from food, shopping, scenery, the people and the sites.

Munich September 2024
The scenery, buildings the food the shopping all wonderful

wendy Nuremberg September 2024
Visited Munich a few times before. Each time I find new things to see. Definitely a great place to visit.

Munich September 2024
The town was beautiful and the national park was fantastic. The view of the Alps was Breathtaking! The electric boat was very fun and easy in the park.

Lori Berchtesgaden September 2024
Beautiful area with great vineyards and winery’s , along the river very nice bike paths and walking path , you can trek the whole region very easily. Very nice hotels and camping places by the river. Cochem castle and Burg Eltz need to be seen but other small towns by the river also have great views and old ruins to see.

DEREN Zell an der Mosel September 2024

We just loved walking around the walls of the old town. You can walk on top of the walls or along the outside of the walls or the inside of them. Endlessly fascinating, as were the buildings in the walled city, and the decorative signs extending out from above the shop entrances. The best way to get around it is by foot. We loved it!

Nancy Rothenburg ob der Tauber October 2024
We were in Munich for Oktoberfest. This was a nice facility but was about 45 minutes via bus and train to Munich. It took us a little bit to figure out the bus and train schedules, but once we did it was easy to get to and from Munich.

Scott Dachau October 2024
Had no idea what an important and historically significant city Hamburg is. The water and the harbor is everything. The city is built all around it and it's beautiful. It's also a 'relaxed' big city which was very pleasant. There are multiple neighborhoods to explore - an unexpected terrific experience.

Daria Hamburg October 2024
When hiking, start early and make sure you have a rain coat and a trail map on your phone or paper map. Visit the castles early in the morning when they are less busy.

Grainau October 2024
We did not have chance to visit this town , we were mostly focused on Munich and as such I have nothing to share about. The only thing we visited was the nearest gas station and the service (and gas prices ) were amazing compared to gas station prices on highways. I never experience in North America such a huge difference between gas prices out of highway and on a highway. Make sure to fill you tank before hitting the autobahn:)

Vladimir Petershausen October 2024
nice and quiet city, lots of country views, enjoyble

Bad Homburg vor der Höhe October 2024

Great visit with lots to do and see. I suggest going during the week though as weekends are very busy.

Kathy Heidelberg November 2024
Aachen has a long history and a special place in European culture as Charlemagne's capital. The Dom and its treasury are a must see if you are at all into history

Michael Aachen November 2024
Lovely city especially the old section where they were putting up the Christmas markets.

Adrienne Frankfurt November 2024
Moosburg is a small cozy town. Not too many restaurants, just enough to have different selections. Stores seems to close early, we needed to plan the visit to the town.

Benjamin Moosburg November 2024
Beautiful city and the cologne cathedral is a must….

Cologne November 2024
Beautiful city with very friendly people….very walkable and full of history

Hamburg November 2024
We enjoyed the shops and restaurants. We also visited the castle, which was very enjoyable

barbara Schwerin November 2024

We were there in December for the Xmas markets, but took the opportunity to take a City tour and do some other sightseeing. Lots of historical sites to visit. Great cafes and restaurants - reasonably priced. Excellent public transit. We visited the Daschau memorial - just a 30 minute drive away. Highly recommend a visit to Garmisch ski resort in the Alps to take the cable car to Zugspitze ''Top of Germany'' - jaw dropping views.

Deborah Munich December 2024
great small town, biggest attraction is the castle and its grounds - just beautiful. Heidelberg, Speyer, Mannheim are easily with public transportation

Russell Schwetzingen December 2024
Is there anything better than a walled city? not ever. And for Christmas markets, Nuremberg is well know as a true destination. The history, architecture and culture brought us for a visit and we were certainly impressed.

Linda Nuremberg December 2024
Fairytale landscape, snowy, it felt like a place where time stood still. Excellent restaurants, beautiful houses and nice people.

Cristina Oberammergau December 2024
Until the visit, Berlin for me was just the wall city and Check point Charlie.. but now it is a city that is vibrant, happening, a melting pot of people, cultures, a place that wants to go forward without forgetting its past.

Berlin December 2024

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