Best time to go to Germany

Germany has very distinctly defined seasons, with warm summers and cold winters. Springtime sees the landscape burst into bloom and splashed with colourful wild flowers. The temperature is mild but with a higher percentage of frequent showers. July is the most popular time to visit, with the average day sitting in the region of 25-30°C, but that dramatically drops in the evenings to a sometimes chilly 8°C. Germany is known for having changeable daily weather conditions, so come equipped with sunglasses as well as a raincoat when visiting.

Passports & Visas

British citizens don’t need a visa to enter Germany but must have a valid passport. You can check your passport’s valid for Germany using our handy tool. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/germany/entry-requirements.

Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health & Safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. Also, if you’re travelling to the EU and you apply for a card now, you'll get a new UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) instead of an EHIC. This entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as German nationals. It won’t, however, cover you for medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment. Visit www.nhs.uk/ehic for full details on what it covers. You do not need to apply for a GHIC if you already have an EHIC. Your EHIC remains valid in the EU until it expires. An EHIC or GHIC is free of charge. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/germany/health