There's so much to love about Germany. Perhaps this is why we've visited on numerous occasions. There are thriving, artsy cities like Berlin and quaint, fairy tale towns like Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Half timbered houses, beautiful castles, mountains and forests are all part of the landscape.
Germany is known for its beer, though it's also notable for its award-winning wines, too. Plus, there's always something happening in Germany, whether it's Oktoberfest, the German Christmas Markets, and so many other intriguing festivals and events.
What to Know Before You Go
- Currency: Euro. While card payments are accepted nearly everywhere, Germans still love using cash, too.
- Power: Plugs and sockets are type F. Voltage is 230 V 50 Hz.
- Official Language: German. Around 56% of the population speaks English.
- Capital City: Berlin
Getting There and Getting Around
- Flights: The most popular airport in Germany is the Frankfurt International Airport. You may also choose to fly into the Berlin Brandenburg Airport or Munich Airport. Search for the best prices on flights with Skyscanner.
- Public Transportation: Germany has an extensive network of trains, buses and trams to get around the country. High speed trains connect Germany to other countries in Europe. Book your train and bus travel in one place with Omio.
- Renting a Car: Renting a car and driving around Germany makes it easier to get to those off the beaten path towns and villages. We always use Discover Cars to find the best rates on car rentals.
- Uber: Uber is available in Germany. There are other taxi and ride sharing apps as well, like Bolt and Free Now.
Best Travel Resources
- Booking.com: This is our preferred choice for booking hotels around the world. We use Booking.com all the time for their wide selection of properties and reliability. In many cases, accommodations offer free cancellation should your travel plans change, and we love having that flexibility.
- VRBO: This is our preferred choice for booking apartments and houses for our travels. We love staying in local neighborhoods and it's also fabulous having a full kitchen to use to save money on food costs.
- Skyscanner: We always search for our flights on Skyscanner to find the best prices and routes.
- Omio: This is our preferred way to book train and bus travel around the world. They have more than 1000 trusted travel partners for trains, buses, ferries and airport transfers.
- Discover Cars: This is our preferred choice for booking rental cars around the world. Compare the prices between multiple car rental companies to find the best rates and options.
- Get Your Guide: This is one of the best places to book day tours and guided trips with over 140,000 experiences in 10,000+ cities worldwide.
- Viator: Viator is another excellent place to find day tours and guided trips with over 300,000 experiences worldwide.
- Take Walks: This is a fabulous smaller tour company offering local-led, small group walking tours throughout Europe and North America. We've taken several of their tours and have been thoroughly impressed each time.
- Airalo: Our preferred eSIM one stop shop. Airalo offers eSIMS for 200+ countries and regions with affordable rates. You'll always stay connected, no matter what.
Here are all of our Germany travel guides. We've broken it down into the states of Germany so you can plan your trip.
