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Read moreThe best time to visit Germany is between May and September. Despite the occasional shower, 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 twenties and beyond in June, July and August. You’ll get the hottest climate in cities like Frankfurt and Offenbach, while Berlin enjoys warm – if often rainy – days in the summer months. 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 0°C mark. It’s not all doom and gloom though – the cold climate makes for favourable 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 neighbours, Germany still has a host of top resorts that should put it on your piste map, including Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the Harz Mountains and Allgäu. The capital won’t be quite as cold as up in the busy slopes, but you’ll still need to wrap up warm – do it in style at the January instalment 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 single-digit temperatures. While 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 holidays 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 the metropolitan cities too. The ‘Karneval’ period begins in November, but reaches its raucous peak in the final 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 fancy-dress-wearing partygoers.
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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 some more frequent appearances from the sun, it’s a good idea to pack plenty of warm clothing – maybe some sunglasses too for the occasional bright spring afternoon.
The events calendar and the crowds are pretty quiet in Germany in March, save 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 funfairs 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 in April. While the sun is in the sky and Germany’s average temperature comes in at around 10°C for the month, weather conditions can still be a little unpredictable. With sunshine one second and rain the next, packing an umbrella and a raincoat is a sensible idea.
Come rain or shine, it’s a busy month for events and activities, with Easter festivities taking place up and down the country. April in Berlin is a time to celebrate the arts, with film events, classical music galas and art gallery open weekends. With Oktoberfest feeling a little too far away for some, cities like Stuttgart and Munich decide to crack open the kegs early during 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 the 15°C mark in Germany in May. You’ll get slightly chillier weather up by the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts, while more central and southerly regions like Berlin and Bavaria help to boost the average temperatures back up. There is the occasional shower too, so best to bring a brolly just in case.
The warmer weather comes just in time for locals who enjoy plenty of public holidays and parties in May, beginning with Labour 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 four-day celebration of the city’s diversity – while Hamburg puts on concerts, fairs and fireworks during their Hafengeburtstag party. For something a little 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 21:00. Locals make the most of the weather by swimming in lakes and north coast seas, so pack swimwear and sun cream if you fancy joining them for a dip. You’ll want to save space in the suitcase for an umbrella too, as June is Germany’s rainiest month.
The events calendar is well warmed up by June too, and it’s 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-honoured 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 to look out for is Kieler Woche, a huge 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 reach as high as 30°C. 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 elsewhere in 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 chilled 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 20°C 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. As well as enjoying the beaches and a cooling 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 centre transforms for four 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 months, giving 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 the home of the original and the 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 fancy 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 in general it stays fairly mild. You’ll still get some sunny days, but a cool and crisp climate means you’ll need a couple of layers when getting out and about in Germany. If you want to layer up like the locals, don your dirndl or lederhosen and see out the end of September’s Oktoberfest celebrations in style.
There’s still plenty to do in Germany once the beer-filled festivities finish. 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 single digits, and the weather tends to be cold, wet and windy. The grey skies do have their benefits though – most of the earlier months’ crowds have left the country by November, so you can make the most of shorter queues 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 too 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 average temperatures hovering just above the zero degree 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 warming 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 set to celebrate New Year’s Eve – known locally as Silvester – with fireworks and parties all across Germany.
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The best weather in Germany comes between May and September. The temperature and conditions change during this time, 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 into the low thirties during this time. May and June offer milder climates 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 | 3°C | 4°C | 9°C | 15°C | 19°C | 22°C | 26°C | 25°C | 19°C | 14°C | 9°C | 6°C |
Low | -1°C | -3°C | 0°C | 4°C | 8°C | 11°C | 14°C | 13°C | 10°C | 6°C | 3°C | 1°C | |
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 | |
Munich | High | 4°C | 2°C | 10°C | 14°C | 17°C | 21°C | 24°C | 24°C | 18°C | 13°C | 8°C | 6°C |
Low | -1°C | -5°C | -0°C | 4°C | 8°C | 11°C | 14°C | 13°C | 9°C | 6°C | 2°C | -1°C | |
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 | 4°C | 4°C | 9°C | 13°C | 17°C | 19°C | 23°C | 22°C | 18°C | 14°C | 9°C | 6°C |
Low | -0°C | -1°C | 1°C | 3°C | 8°C | 10°C | 13°C | 12°C | 10°C | 7°C | 4°C | 2°C | |
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 | |
Frankfurt/Main | High | 5°C | 4°C | 11°C | 15°C | 18°C | 22°C | 26°C | 24°C | 19°C | 14°C | 9°C | 7°C |
Low | 1°C | -1°C | 2°C | 6°C | 9°C | 12°C | 15°C | 14°C | 11°C | 8°C | 4°C | 2°C | |
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 | |
Cologne | High | 6°C | 5°C | 10°C | 14°C | 17°C | 20°C | 23°C | 23°C | 18°C | 15°C | 10°C | 8°C |
Low | 1°C | -1°C | 2°C | 5°C | 8°C | 11°C | 14°C | 13°C | 10°C | 8°C | 5°C | 3°C | |
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 | |
Düsseldorf | High | 6°C | 5°C | 11°C | 15°C | 18°C | 21°C | 24°C | 23°C | 19°C | 15°C | 10°C | 8°C |
Low | 2°C | -0°C | 2°C | 5°C | 9°C | 11°C | 15°C | 14°C | 11°C | 8°C | 5°C | 4°C | |
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 |
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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 July
Sightseeing, History, Museums
Munich
Popular in August
City Walks, Old Town, Beer
Hamburg
Popular in July
Harbour, City Walks, Sightseeing
Frankfurt/Main
Popular in June
City Walks, Shopping, Old Town
Cologne
Popular in December
Cathedral, Old Town, City Walks
Düsseldorf
Popular in December
Old Town, Shopping, City Walks
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The Friedrichsbad Spa - Baden-Baden it's a place not to miss...!!!
Hamburg is an attractive city, more characterful than many north German industrial cities (for which allied bombing and unimaginative post-war rebuilding is heavily responsible).
If you love walking, climbing and outdoor activities- this part of Germany offers you all of this ... all in one spot and one can truly relax and recharge ones batteries...
We love Munich - great shopping, great food and lovely atmosphere!
Great public transportation. Easy enough to get to places of interest. Found the people of Hamburg very friendly and helpful, many speaking English. The Town Hall at Rathaus and shopping mall there, are places to visit.
Old Frankfurt beautiful. STAY AWAY from area by Central Station OPEN Drug usage
The location of our hotel was so great and only a short walk from the city center
Small cozy town that really seems beautiful. I find the old town and the castle one of sweet spots and if you rent a car, you can get to some really nice places around there. Town is clean and peaceful. It could be better lit at night.
The Berlin Wall is a sobering reminder of the hyper-charged postwar atmosphere, and yet the graffiti art that now covers its remnants has become symbolic of social progress. Historical places. Excellent
Hamburg is a very interesting city with lots to do and see, the docks area have "Miniature World" (Around the World Model railway) located there and is well worth a visit (book online in advance if poss) but note you will need quite a bit of time there as its very big but will keep you looking.
Great public transport via the U Bahn and S Bahn. A spotlessly clean and safe city. Lovely food, coffee and beer to suit all budgets. Unique architectural styles in the old town. Wunderbar! Bierwerk is a must see place in the aldstadt near the river.
One of the finest cities in Europe! Only idiots dislike Hamburg! The city is a mix of architecture, history, culture, and environmental consciousness.
űzleti út jót ettünk ittunk 'sz jöccakát!:)
Sogel is beautiful. It isn't very big but there is plenty of food places, 3 super markets and somewhere to get fuel. The Palace and the grounds are just gorgeous and make a beautiful walk.
Fascinating history; plenty to see & do; cool vibe; friendly locals; authentic cuisine & restaurants
Very comfortable and clean. Restaurant is good. No coffee in rooms and would be appreciated if you have to leave early or miss breakfast. Pleasant staff and great location.
I love Dresden, like a picture. I would like to travel Dresden again.
Just walking around. The cafés, Memorial for the jydes, Brandenburger Tor, museum for naturkünde and especially the Spy museum
Great clean city with lots of grocery stores and efficient public transport system. Safe and enjoyable. Lots to see and do. Dachau was a somber highlight.
Came back after 40 years to bring my son for his birthday whom was born here, we had a blast and our father & son trip
Beautiful views and walks specially at night. Very safe and peaceful.
I'll just say this - I was there for a week and it really didn't feel like anywhere near long enough.
I loved the people So peaceful area. Lots of lovely places to eat. Submarine trip - brilliant Boat trip of the harbour - Brilliant Beach front - brilliant. Walk along the prom - brilliant.
Bamberg was nice to visit. A day or two is all you need, but it's certainly worth the stop.
Cologne was the first place in Germany I had visited 30 years ago. I fell in love with the city then and I still feel the same about it now. I was here this time for a trade fair and it was a great trip with new connections made. It has everything you need. Excellent city.
Cologne is a friendly place with good restaurants, parks, interesting museums, and the Cathedral. People are supportive. Cologne is clean. Cologne is a multicultural place where the sense of a common comfort for every people no matter of their origin, is prevailing.
I loved the atmosphere of freedom and the variety of landscape - museums, conference halls, palaces, beer gardens and cozy old districts.
Excellent set up, great Italian food. Warm and welcoming staff.
A lot of parks with wildlife included, but also a lot of rain. Food and beer are great!
Beautiful small town with a grand medieval wall and towers and a huge cathedral. One day is enough to explore.
Great place to stay just 4km outside of Cochem and just right if you want to avoid the "masses" :-)
Fabulous city with lots to see and do, especially if you’re a history buff. Great food and friendly people too.
Berlin has loads to offer visitors. While we enjoyed seeing the “sites” our favorite place to visit was the German Technology Museum. We spent most of a day there and still had more to see. We enjoyed a quick lunch at the museum and carried on. We had to leave because we were exhausted, even though we were not able to visit every department! Getting around in Berlin was very simple as the public transport system is fantastic.
Interesting location. Great little museum. Plenty of restaurants and open space. Shops and services enough for essentials.
Convenient and quiet location, with interesting attractions. Everything you need is here if you are looking to wind down. Also great if you are a lone traveller.
Beautiful friendly environment with limited English speakers. The public transport not good enough.
Berlin is a fantastic place to visit for everyone! It has a lot of history and beautiful old and modern buildings and very beautiful parks Lots of stuff to do and to see You can find many places to eat from cheap to expensive, but it all is very delicious I can highly recommend this city for everyone!
A good choice of cafes and restaurants. Surrounded by nice countryside. A well presented and tidy town centre.
Small beautiful old town. Lots of shops and coffees. Loved a specialty Hat store that they are making by themselves. Beautiful river.
Lovely place, very welcoming and remarkable sights including the rivet and cathedral. Never tire of visiting Cologne.
It was a nice city to walk around, people were very friendly. The underground was easy to follow once you got your bearings. We tried out a lot of eating places as there were plenty to choose from.
Speyer is a lovely city. The gardens are pleasant and the town itslef is a pleasure to visit, full of interesting buildingd , lovely wide promenades and good restaurants.
Was there just for a moment during long journey but great place to stop.
Town was very nice and inviting. Many places to eat and drink. Lots of history.
We stayed in the village of Reetz which is part of Blankenheim.. Near the village is a lake called Freilinger See,, where people can swim or sunbathe. Blankenheim is situated in a beautiful area, called Eifel.
Very nice city, just the right size to relax for a holiday. Historic monuments and very beautiful scenario.
The rooms are very clean and well equipped. They have very good and healthy breakfast. The staff are very supportive with pleasant personality.
Tirschenreuth gives a good environment to stay and above all people are welcoming
Vibrant. Compact. Great for cycling along the Rhine.
SOEST was lovely, but this was a a stopover, would I go back..probably not
Dresden is such a wonderful and clean city. not overcrowded like most tourist hotspots in Europe. There are numerous cultural activities within the city. One highlight is the big open air Elb-Kino open in summer months where you can take in a movie on Friday and Saturday evenings. Another highlight is biking along the Elbe bike path on both sides of the Elbe all the way down to Pirna and beyond.
Only stayed here to be close to airport as early flight home.
Beautiful view, comfortable beds, clean kitchen and bathroom, friendly host, highly recomend
It's the best city to walk around and discover. Of course hop in and off the trams from time to time for rest.
The architecture, the old buildings and the old town and the food.
It was our second visit to Karlsruhe and both stays were at the weekend. There seems to be a good choice of cafe's and restaurants and there is a very lively outdoor bar and street food market in the center in the evening. The gardens and Schloss are very beautiful
Berlin was great but would have stayed longer but over the marathon weekend then cost was to much
Berlin is a fascinating city, and rewards many return visits to experience different aspects of the city.
Berlin is not for everyone. It has underground and artistic vibe. Certainly not the best solution for shopping. Even grocery stores are very rare. A lot of immigrants, lgbt population, tourists. Tiergarten Park is really beautiful
This city was one of my wishlist. You should definitely visit once, you will love there!
Very safe and quite place to be. The cable cars and the castles are very near to visit .Its was a nice experience.
Berlin is a nice place to visit, so much history to absorb. We really enjoyed our stay in Berlin.
I had German family in a neighboring town and it was a quick drive.
Munich town centre was amazing lots of history and food was great! The donner kebabs a different level to UK where not really nice, but these were in shops and amazing taste and quality produce. Also seeing the Cathedral glockosphere was a great site, but have to be there at midday to see it. Also travelled to some nearby villages in the woods near Austria not too far away and was incredible and calm and peaceful and amazing sites.
The hotel is well situated just off the Basel Autobahn with ample parking. Great for an overnight stop.
Public transport was in chaos with multiple services being cancelled, delayed or re-routed without warning. The staff & customers in the city's craft beer bars were friendly & welcoming - especially at KASCHK by BRLO - excellent Baltic Porter & Shuffleboard.
The beautiful buildings and the streets in the old town. The walks by the river. The amazing coffee shops. The lovely restaurants. The shops in the new town . The delightful shops in the old town. We loved our hotel choice. Dom Hotel.. Transport was excellent. We used the train.
Whilst initial impressions may not appear promising, Nordhausen does have a pretty old town, some interesting museums and galleries and pleasant parks. It is also a very compact city with many of the main attractions easily reached on foot. It also has a small tram system which is useful for getting about. Pleased be advised that there is not much in the way of night life, there is a theatre and cinema and a few good restaurants and bars but not much else happening at night.
Miasto ładne, bardzo różnorodne, dobrze skomunikowane. Ale liczba narkomanów i bezdomnych koczująca w okolicach dworca głównego była zatrważająca.
Good place to visit for beer and food and shopping.
It is the second time and as we had stayed at a different Hotel previously our experience of Dötlingen has been good.
A wonderful, historic and ecclecticlly artsy city. Amazing stories from the middle ages through the cold war with museums and super interesting sites. Art permeates the city life. Authentic food from all over the world is everywhere. Flay and very walkable but public transport is great as well.
The city is excellent for shopping and sightseeing. The public transport is most extensive and clean
Regensburg is a wonderful medieval town. The entire old town is easily walkable and there are so many ancient homes/buildings to see. Get a local guide so you don’t walk right past something incredible without realizing.
Very beautiful old city with lovely castle and view on mountains.
Beautiful and clean. Unfortunately we didn't have enough time to explore
Very clean and nice city. Plenty of shops and food. Good public transport. Not much historic sights due to war. Friendly people.
Very clean and stylish apartment. Happy to stay there.
It is close to Dusseldorf and other areas of Northrhein Westphallen. Easy access to major roads and nice forests for walks in the vicinity.
Again: not as attractive as Paris, London, Rome, Barcelona, Budapest, Praque, but still worth the visit - especially in advent times with lots of Christmas markets, concerts and other events.
People transport system ease of getting around the city. We ate in numerous restaurants and coffee shops
We spent a night here as a stop-over for a longer road trip to Austria and was pleasantly surprised. We will undoubtedly return in the future at some point. Everything in the room worked and was clean, some of the decor might be considered a little out of date by some but we felt it added to the charm and would definitely return and stay here again given the chance. The owner was super helpful, and was able to give us lots of info on the local area.
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