Germany

Euro (€)

Types C and F

Plan 5–7 days for one city and its surrounding region. With 8–10 days, you can combine two or three areas, such as Berlin, Munich, and the Rhine Valley.

May through June and September through October offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds. Summer is lively but busy, while late November and December are popular for Christmas markets.

Card acceptance has improved, but cash is still useful in Germany. Keep some euros for bakeries, cafés, markets, public restrooms, and smaller independent businesses.

Trains and regional public transportation connect most cities and towns. A rental car is useful for countryside routes, villages, and flexible day trips, but it is unnecessary for a city-focused itinerary.

Pack comfortable walking shoes, layers, and a rain jacket. Bring warm clothing and weather-resistant shoes for winter and Christmas-market trips.