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Covered in woodlands, forests, quaint villages and emerging cities, Trafalgar will show you that this destination is more than the sum of Berlin and Bavarian beer. Here, you will admire a castle that inspired the story of Cinderella and soak up the enormity of the country’s turbulent past. On a day in Dresden you will appreciate German resilience over the intricacies of Baroque architecture, whilst an encounter with the capital will dish up a banquet of museums and progressive cultural. With a hunger for sausages and traditional clothes of dirndl or lederhosen packed in your bag, a trip to Germany will leave you with memories to cherish for years to come.

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Germany experiences with Trafalgar

With Trafalgar, you’ll journey into the heart of each destination. Be My Guest invites you to connect with locals, while MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences let you positively impact communities. Plus, on many tours, you’ll overnight at Stays with Stories accommodations with tales as rich as the places you explore. Here are just a few of these unforgettable experiences on a Trafalgar Germany tour.

Advent traditions tour in Munich

Enjoy Munich’s Christmas markets on your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in Munich then go beyond the usual and wander through hidden gems in the old town. You’ll uncover forgotten advent traditions, diving into Bavaria’s cultural revival. Stop for delicious treats along the way and take in the festive charm. Not only will this visit indulge your taste buds, you’ll advance UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Experience on Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

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Germany at a glance

Covered in enchanting forests, Cinderella-inspired castles, quaint villages and emerging cities, a trip to Germany will leave you with memories to cherish for years to come. Join your expert Trafalgar Travel Director and discover why Germany is more than the sum of Berlin and Bavarian beer.

Currency

Euro

Capital City

Berlin

Winter avg temp

32°F

Language

German

Summer avg temp

64°F

Good morning

Guten Morgen

Time Zone

GMT+2

Good evening

Guten Abend

"I love showing guests the depth of German culture and cuisine; it lets them experience how truly multifaceted Germany really is!"

Paul, Travel Director

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Discover the weather, temperatures, and seasonal trends across Germany to plan your trip.

Our top 5 things to do in Germany

When you explore Germany with Trafalgar, we'll connect you with Bavarian beer heritage, nostalgic castles, Baroque architecture and political complexities.

Best museums in Germany

Packed with breathtaking moments and cultural significance, museum hopping is an important part of any trip to Germany. With Trafalgar, you'll step from the tumultuous past to the progressive present to understand the complete German story.

Best food in Germany

An indulgent sausage tour is hard to resist in Germany, particularly when washing wursts down with local beer. Trafalgar will guide you through the goodness of this meaty cuisine, always laden with condiments, always satisfying.

What to pack for Germany

Consider your environmental impact when you next take a trip and go single-use-plastic-free by packing a reusable water bottle, a steel straw, your own shopping bags and refillable toiletry bottles.

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Otto Wolff's guide to German food

German food can be a mouthful before the dish has been served. The Wurst! By Otto Wolff will guide you through the very best of German cuisine.

Digital maps

It's always good to have a backup of digital maps on standby when you're out exploring in your own time. Download them prior to your trip so you can reach them even when your phone is offline.

Travel adapter

Though many hotels will have adaptors available for use, being prepared with your own will ensure you're always charged and ready to go.

Pack for sustainable travel

Consider your environmental impact when you next take a trip and go single-use-plastic-free by packing a reusable water bottle, a steel straw, your own shopping bags and refillable toiletry bottles.

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