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Fairytale castles, the buzzing capital Berlin, Bavarian beer halls and the romantic Rhine β€” Germany balances history, nature and famously good infrastructure.

Schengen visa πŸ“… Best: May–Sep, Dec (markets) πŸ’΅ $130/day avg
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Capital
Berlin
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Currency
Euro (€ EUR)
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Language
German
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Best time
May–Sep, Dec (markets)
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Visa
Schengen visa
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Avg daily budget
$60 – $350
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Safety
Very safe
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Main airport
Frankfurt (FRA) / Munich (MUC)
Overview

Why travellers love Germany

Berlin's history and nightlife, Munich's Oktoberfest and Alps, the castles of Bavaria and the Black Forest give Germany huge variety.

Superb trains make a multi-city loop effortless, and the Christmas markets are a magical winter draw.

Where to go

Top places in Germany

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Berlin

Berlin

πŸ—“ 3 days

History, art and legendary nightlife.

CityCultureNightlife
Munich

Munich

πŸ—“ 2 days

Beer halls, Oktoberfest and the Alps.

CultureFamily
Bavaria & Neuschwanstein

Bavaria & Neuschwanstein

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

The fairytale castle and alpine scenery.

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Rhine Valley

Rhine Valley

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

Castles, vineyards and river cruises.

RomanceNature
Plan day by day

Germany itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Berlin β†’ Munich β†’ Bavaria & Neuschwanstein
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$300 – $1,750
1–2

Berlin

History, art and legendary nightlife.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ City Β· Culture Β· Nightlife
3–4

Munich

Beer halls, Oktoberfest and the Alps.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· Family
5

Bavaria & Neuschwanstein

The fairytale castle and alpine scenery.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Nature Β· Iconic
Route
Berlin β†’ Munich β†’ Bavaria & Neuschwanstein β†’ Rhine Valley
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$420 – $2,450
1–2

Berlin

History, art and legendary nightlife.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ City Β· Culture Β· Nightlife
3–4

Munich

Beer halls, Oktoberfest and the Alps.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· Family
5–6

Bavaria & Neuschwanstein

The fairytale castle and alpine scenery.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Iconic
7

Rhine Valley

Castles, vineyards and river cruises.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Romance Β· Nature
Route
Berlin β†’ Munich β†’ Bavaria & Neuschwanstein β†’ Rhine Valley
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$600 – $3,500
1–3

Berlin

History, art and legendary nightlife.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ City Β· Culture Β· Nightlife
4–6

Munich

Beer halls, Oktoberfest and the Alps.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Culture Β· Family
7–8

Bavaria & Neuschwanstein

The fairytale castle and alpine scenery.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Iconic
9–10

Rhine Valley

Castles, vineyards and river cruises.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Romance Β· Nature
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Visa & entry

Germany visa requirements

Visa required?
Schengen rules apply
Allowed stay
90 days / 180 (Schengen)
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
ETIAS (from 2025)
Passport validity
3 months beyond stay
Visa type
Schengen visa
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Visa rules change frequently. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS; others a Schengen visa. Always verify with the official Germany immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Germany visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Germany budget guide

Budget

$60/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$350+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Germany budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Germany

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Brandenburg Gate & Wall

Berlin's icons of history and reunification.

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Neuschwanstein Castle

The fairytale castle that inspired Disney.

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Munich beer halls

HofbrΓ€uhaus and Oktoberfest.

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Christmas markets

GlΓΌhwein and stalls across the country in December.

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Rhine & Black Forest

Castle cruises and cuckoo-clock villages.

Blog

Germany travel articles

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