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Visa Requirements

A valid passport is required for all foreign nationals entering Germany and it is..

Travel Health

No vaccinations are required to visit Germany. The World Health Organization (WHO) does..

Local Currency

The euro has been Germany’s official currency since 2002. Euros come in seven notes..

Weather

Germany has a temperate climate, with cool, wet winters (colder in the east and south)..

Local Customs

With around 83 million people, Germany is the most populated country in Europe after..

Languages

The official language in Germany is German, and other languages spoken include Turkish..

Transport Options

The main arrival and departure points in Germany are Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich and..

Travel Tips

On holiday in Germany, budget between €20-50 per day. When sampling the country's..

Local Food

There is more to German cuisine than bratwurst (sausages), sauerkraut and beer but it is..

Local Timezones

The timezone in Germany is GMT + 1 hour.

Dutyfree Limits

The following items and amounts may be imported into Germany without incurring customs..

states of Germany

Berlin Information

The history of Berlin is so new and so fresh that anyone born before 1980 will remember Berlin as a divided city with..

Hamburg Information

Modern city with charm and tradition. Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city, its most important sea port and its..

Bavaria Information

Germany's top holiday region Introducing the Free State of Bavaria in southern Germany with Munich, its regional..

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Weather

Germany has a temperate climate, with cool, wet winters (colder in the east and south) and mild summers. In winter, temperatures range from a high of 2°C on the North German Plain to a low of -6°C in the mountains. Average temperatures in summer range from 18°C on the North German Plain to 20°C in the sheltered valleys of the south.

The best time to visit Germany largely depends on what type of holiday you have in mind. Most visitors arrive between May and September when the weather is warmer. Summer is fabulous as cities come to life during the warmer months – beer gardens are packed, and festivals and outdoor events are in full swing.

From November to March, skies are often gloomier and the mercury can drop below freezing. On the plus side, there are fewer visitors and shorter queues (except in the winter resorts). During this time, there are only six to eight hours of daylight. In December, the sun (if there is any) sets around 3.30pm.

The ski season usually starts in early to mid-December, moves into full swing after the New Year and closes down again with the onset of the snowmelt in March.

Highlights of Germany

Munich Information

Located in the south east of Germany and once the capital of Bavaria, Munich is what many around the world expect when..

Frankfurt Information

Frankfurt am Main is a metropolis at the heart of Europe characterised by compelling contradictions. The traditional..

Cologne Information

The city's very name bears witness to its Roman past as the town of Colonia. As well as the legacy from Roman times and..

Dresden Information

The city's cultural scene blends the traditional and the modern. The Elbe Valley around Dresden boasts lush meadows..

Dusseldorf Information

Düsseldorf's elegant side is typified by the upmarket Königsallee shopping street, while the Gehry buildings..

Black Forest (Schwarzwald) Information

The Black Forest, or Schwarzwald to give it its German name, is famous the world over. Deeply rooted in its traditional..

Heidelberg Information

Every year, millions of visitors from all over the world are inspired by this youthful town that is steeped in history...

Lake Constance (Bodensee) Information

Beside the contrasting valleys of the Rhine, Danube and Neckar rivers, Lake Constance, one of the largest German lakes..

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