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Fairytale castles, world-class beer, and Christmas markets.

From Berlin's edgy art scene to Bavaria's alpine villages, Germany blends history, engineering, and hearty food. Efficient trains make multi-city trips easy.

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Best time to visit

May–Sep (Dec for Christmas markets)

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Language

German

Top experiences in Germany

Berlin

Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall memorial, Museum Island, and a nightlife second to none.

Neuschwanstein Castle

The Bavarian fairytale castle that inspired Disney.

Munich & Bavaria

Beer halls, Marienplatz, and day trips to the Alps.

Romantic Road

Half-timbered towns like Rothenburg ob der Tauber, straight out of a storybook.

Average temperatures in Germany

Berlin — cold winters, warm summers.

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High3° / 37°F5° / 41°F10° / 50°F15° / 59°F20° / 68°F22° / 72°F25° / 77°F24° / 75°F20° / 68°F13° / 55°F7° / 45°F4° / 39°F
Low-2° / 28°F-1° / 30°F2° / 36°F5° / 41°F10° / 50°F13° / 55°F15° / 59°F14° / 57°F11° / 52°F6° / 43°F2° / 36°F0° / 32°F

Temperatures shown in °C (with °F). Averages based on long-term climate normals for the country's main hub.

Sample itinerary

  1. Days 1–3: Berlin — Wall memorial, Reichstag dome, Museum Island, Kreuzberg food scene.
  2. Days 4–5: Munich — Marienplatz, Hofbräuhaus, Dachau memorial, English Garden.
  3. Day 6: Day trip to Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles.
  4. Day 7: Rothenburg ob der Tauber or Nuremberg old town.

Foods to try

BratwurstPretzelsSchnitzelSauerbratenSpätzleCurrywurstBlack Forest cake

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