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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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Reformation Day
31 October 2023
Day of German Unity
3 October 2023
Day of the Libraries
24 October 2023
Grandparents' Day
8 October 2023
World Thrift Day
30 October 2023
Halloween
31 October 2023
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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All Saints' Day
1 November 2023
Repentance Day
22 November 2023
Fall of the Berlin Wall
9 November 2023
Night of Broken Glass Remembrance Day
9 November 2023
St. Martin's Day
11 November 2023
National Day of Mourning
19 November 2023
Sunday of the Dead
26 November 2023
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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Christmas Day
25 December 2023
Boxing Day
26 December 2023
New Year's Eve
31 December 2023
First Advent Sunday
3 December 2023
Saint Nicholas Day
6 December 2023
Second Advent Sunday
10 December 2023
Third Advent Sunday
17 December 2023
Remembrance Day for Roma and Sinti killed by Genocide
19 December 2023
December Solstice
22 December 2023
Christmas Eve
24 December 2023
Fourth Advent Sunday
24 December 2023
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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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
History, Sightseeing, Museums
Munich
Popular in July
City Walks, Beer, Old Town
Hamburg
Popular in July
Harbour, City Walks, Sightseeing
Frankfurt/Main
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
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Very cute alpine winter wonderland in northern Germany! Skiing was amazing, with nice blue runs mainly. We went on a weekend, and it was SO CROWDED on the lifts! I think we spent more time waiting in the ski lift lines, than actually skiing! :) The beautiful scenery and cute town made the trip worth it though! We loved Winterberg, and hopefully we will be back! :)
The town is OK but on visiting nearby Brulh we wish we had stayed there. However the hotel was beautiful in Hurth
Very convenient for the train station and getting to the exhibition centre to attend the boat show.
Berlin is a city that must be visit. Great historical place with great friendly people of all cultures. Love every moment will go back! Great city!
Amazing church, pretty center, but tons of homeless people - a thing that definitely made the atmosphere a bit less carefree, given the cold weather. The city is nice to walk around for a one-day trip.
WE only visited the Christmas market there but it was extreamly fantastic. I like the city also, the people there was so warm and nice.
Berlin is a very history rich city and there is so much to see and learn about it, it has a dark past but an important one. the city will make you feel so many emotions and it will be a pleasant experience all together. Berlin is a beautiful walk and the city is very easy to navigate. I loved Berlin and would move there if I could.
Cologne thermal spa is lovely. Take a trip to the bridge of locks for lover lovely.
So much to see. The city centre is compact, everything is easily reachable by foot. Coordinate your dates with a visit to the opera. Museums are closed on different days of the week. Advance planning essential .
Happened to be there for the 200th Karneval! Fabulous atmosphere!
The old part of the city beautiful plenty of shopping cafes an restaurants. Pity , nearly all the old beer halls have become non German restaurants or other uses, only pubs are Irish bars of which there are currently 4
Marieane Platz a must . so is the Hofbrauhaus. Public transport excellent, once you get the hang of it , day ticket, which includes buses, trams and u-bhan for 8.80 euros , can't fault , just don't forget to validate your ticket after you have bought it
Nice town with nice shopping street and restaurants. Not fancy but cosy. Start of the lifts to the mountains just a few minutes by car. Ski area is nice, certainly recommend for all level of skiing.
I wa there just for visiting Peenemunde ! Good for stop by to visit Peenemunde !
Remagen was convenient for me for an overnight st, coming by train from Edinburgh on the day, and likewise as an overnight stop on the last day of my holiday. All travel was, of course, by train. On my first visit I had to visit 'the bridge'. A very historic place.
I was there just before Christmas and the Christmas Markets are incredible, they are an event in themselves, we did some sightseeing, some shopping and some relaxing.
Hop on hop off bus stops up the road from the Ibis Centrum and is a good tour. The Rhein trip was great too. Many good restaurants. Tapas bar just around the corner was excellent. Trams efficient and frequent, often full, though. Very clean. It takes a long time to cross the road. Great City with something for everyone.
Ibach was a nice area to use as a home base. We explored it going for some nature walks. It was only an hour or so drive to other places such as Triberg and Freiburg. It was also close to the largest lake in the Black Forest, Lake Schluchsee (20 minutes). We were lucky because when we went (end of March), we had varied weather. So we got to experience the area in all seasons, waking up to fresh snowfall on some days. :)
Very pretty, good for sightseeing, many great places to eat. Come between April and June, or September and October. In the winter months it is too cold, in the summer too hot, but many places do not have air conditioning.
Fascinating city and easy to get around. Great atmosphere
Came to ski for a day. That worked well. Close to ski rental and lift. For summertime will work to explore the surrounding.
This charming old town is nestled among the stunning Alpine mountains and boasts picturesque natural surroundings. Its well-preserved old city centre is a quintessential example of traditional German architecture, and is a must-visit for any history buff or architecture enthusiast. This town is beautiful year-round, with summer providing the perfect opportunity to explore the surrounding nature and mountains, while winter offers a unique and enchanting atmosphere in the old town itself.
In all honesty, not a particular attractive German town at all. Some high end shopping if you are into that. But all in all a pretty soulless city. I liked the aviation museum. You get more and better ambiance in most smaller German towns. The public wears mostly jogging pants (with a stripe on each leg) and they all smoke like chimneys.
Lovely and lively city. Great public transport. Nice zoo, cool restaurants. Parking is not always easy.
Once you step in, you will stress free, very quiet where can you can find peace. The best place to have a great food within a budget. The only thing is no buses on holidays and weekends.
Beautiful city with much to see, good food and nice people!
Vibrant city with lots of history and culture! It also seemed like there was a lot going on in the city event-wise. I might go back for Oktoberfest and the Munich Marathon.
Wiesbaden is beautiful city but very expensive prices
Cologne is a rich blend of historical listed buildings, brightly coloured 'Hansel and Gretel' homes and more contemporary accommodation. Cologne Cathedral, the Hard Rock Cafe and Peters Brauhaus! It is easy to get around Cologne especially by train or tram. Just be aware that pickpockets operate in the tourist areas (the same as most cities) other than that it felt like a safe environment.
I needed a hotel close to the airport that was affordable. With restaurants nearby. It met all my needs. And free parking as opposed to other places in the area charging 24 euro for the car
Parking is free and available but be sure to park sensibly so not to block any other cars and not to be blocked in. There are lots of camper vans and sites near the lake and I would consider the option myself on future trips.
There is an old castle and a beautifel park near it there
It was a good base for getting around on the OEG tramway to Mannheim. I enjoyed the funicular railway to the top of the mountain.
Easy to get around, lots to see and do. Highlight were the museums and the river walks. The old town was great. MyZeil mall also good. Some parts of the city close to the Main HBf train satiation are very dirty and dodgy.
A very historic town from Roman times and on the border at the edge of the Roman empire known as the “Limes” Most of the old town has very well preserved ancient buildings. It is directly on the river Main. There are loads pf restaurants and places to people watch as you enjoy a drink or ice cream. Easy access to the A3 Autobahn, 30km from Frankfurt airport and the City of Frankfurt. Other interesting towns such as Miltenberg and Aschaffenburg nearby.
Very pleasant little town; our boat trip on the ferry was absolutely beautiful. Very clean town.
Fascinating architecture. Memorable riverside walks and parks.A wonderful place to visit.
It serves the purpose a simple shower and rest. The most problems is people really don't respect each other at sleeping hours. Zero!!! The staff is always excellent!
Food, shopping, monuments, and museums. Lots to do and see!
Interesting city. You must walk across the bridges and visit the amazing UNESCO site Prince Bishops Residence.
I would thoroughly recommend doing a bicycle tour of the city during your first day or so as it orientated us and gave us a feel for the sites we wanted to re-visit.
What a quaint and beautiful place. Meander through the streets and enjoy the ambience and history still well intact.
A very beautiful city. Must be visited at least once in a lifetime.
We ate at the Gaffel Haus (next door to the Maritim Hotel). It had good food and friendly staff.
Very nice surroundings. Very nice open air swimming pool in town. All facilities needed close by.
Easy and cheap public transport system. Fabulous architecture. Great shops. Great food, (we’re vegetarian and there was a lot of choice,) great bars. The most amazing park, with super cafès. Look up The Drip Bar - amazing cocktails.
Went to a food festival, also Gamescom, drove to dusseldorf for the old city and markets, enjoyed a lovely nature park that had boars, a brilliant couple of days staying at cologne <3
This is a beautiful place with excellent hiking from the door. Typical of the Black Forest there is a lovely themed walk which starts opposite the hotel. We saw lots of wild deer and enjoyed the very pretty stream which runs down the valley.
Couple of nice restaurants. Great place to start some hikes into the beautiful surrounding nature.
Good transport system, castle amazing. Take town train ride.
Just amazing x loved every second x seriously please visit this place it’s just beautiful x
It is a place to connect with nature, you sleep early and wake up with sunshine, nice area to breath, walk, cycle and hike. I dont recommend this place for people who likes to do party and make noises as the sleep time is 10pm and you are not allowed to make party.
Good peaceful location for visiting the area. Visited Eagles Nest which was about a half hour drive away from the main hub of tourists etc.
Have been to Munich before so this was for Oktoberfest. Had incredible time, train to fairground was about 35 minutes. Worthwhile to visit old town and English Garden
The friendly people where we sleep and the excellent German breakfast (Lieth cafe)
A really lovely hotel, staff were so helpful and we were well looked after
Beautiful city with really great things to see and visit. Good local traditional cuisine and of course plenty of doner & gyro places also. This city is a hidden gem
Interesting history and scenic location. Good choice of restaurants
The town is just stunning as is the architecture, we visited a place called Burger park and Miniature land which is excellent with a great little grill house on it. But the best part of the trip was going on the Brockan Bahn railway, pulled by vintage steam trains all the way up the mountain, That was amazing.
- Accessible to public transport -Comfortable and clean room -Helpful and polite staff - Would recommend other guests to stay
Very beautiful city despite the damages it experienced during WW2. It's amazing how the architects could rebuild everything in a very elegant style.
Very proffesional staff, very clean and exceptional breakfast! I highly recommand it!
Great city with so much interesting history, most information is in several languages too and most of the places of interest are walkable between each other.
Cologne is lovely. The Cathedral is the highlight, but the museums, riverside and old town are all really interesting too (as is the shopping). And the cakes are to die for! It's small enough to walk most places too. I only spent a couple of days there, so would like to go back one day. People very friendly and helpful to non German speaking tourists too.
Heerlijk appartment, zeer goed bedden en douche. Wij hebben het goed naar ons zin gehad. Het centrum is erg gezellig welke momenteel al in ski sfeer wordt gemaakt. Wij komen graag terug
Well known for it's healing salt wall, healthy water, and famous sauna. I went to the large park that has the salt wall, and the walk through the healing water. We had E-bikes and it was so much fun riding around this beautiful small city. Nice quality small restaurants.
The city that has the best chill vibe. Incredible!
Hamburg is lovely, especially for the Christmas markets. Add to it a trip to the deaf experience and the Planetarium and a boat trip if you wish. Great Market at Rathaus and by lake, with Christmas parade on Saturday in December, late November. Download HVV app for local transport and use statewide NDS daily ticket for statewide trains for under €30 (Nov 22 prices). With this you can visit, Hanover, Bremen, Lubeck, all using trains except express trains.
Hamburg is a vibrant city in Germany and Lower Saxony. A worthy city to visit, it even has Indonesian food, which I came from. Love the city, it is like am mix of culture and new business.
Lovely city lots to see and do lovely restaurants recommend Am Knipp for traditional German food and atmosphere but always check their closing day and always book a table Also the Aachener Brauhaus fantastic atmosphere fantastic food but check their closing days and always book a table Down side lots of beggars on the streets and outside shops
Munich is a stunning city, filled with gothic architecture WE were fortunate to be there during the Christmas market season and it did not disappoint. I wish we had more time as the trip was too short. Marienplatz is my favourite area, the buildings are so beautiful and haunting.
Very cute simple town with everything you need. Very close to cologne and a direct train that only takes 37minutes into down town. It ran every 30min on the Sunday we were there. Very walkable and friendly. Great views of the river and countryside.
Very beautiful town with a lot of stunning old buildings and city gates or towers. A great place for a city trip where you can also enjoy a lot of good food especially at the Markthalle where you could find different kinds of food from all over the world. There are also many restaurants, cafes', bars, shops in the city centre.
Fantastic public infrastructure makes this a great city for a visitor. We got a daily transport ticket for 5 people ,that was economical and enabled us to use public transportation.
Just a lovely friendly city. Will be going back in the summer just catch up on the things we missed
Bochum was really lovely at Christmas time. The decorations in the centre we’re lovely and welcoming. Eating out is also great and there is lots of choice - but many places got booked up at the weekend, so booking ahead is essential.
Lots to see and do for everyone. There are beautiful places to walk and cycle to, and it is easy to use the buses and trains to get to many places. There are lots of shops, bars and restaurants as well as the swimming pools in Pfronten and Crystall Therme in Schwangau. There are also the beautiful castles to see.
We were in transit, arrived late and left early. Our accommodation was just perfect.
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