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Germany

Germany is great for city breaks, with Berlin's history, museums and nightlife and Hamburg's harbour and canals. Both are a short flight from the UK. Winter brings some of Europe's best Christmas markets.

Region: Europe

Trip types on sale: City Break, Train Tour.

Places

Best time to go

May to September for warm weather; late November and December for Christmas markets.

Who it suits

City-break fans, history lovers and couples.

Getting there

Flights run from London and several UK regional airports to Berlin (BER) and Hamburg (HAM), taking about 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes.

Practical

  • Time: 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
  • Currency: Euro
  • Language: German.

Typical daytime highs

  • Spring (March to May). Typical daytime highs around 13 to 19°C in spring (March to May).
  • Summer (June to August). Typical daytime highs around 22 to 26°C in summer (June to August).
  • Autumn (September to November). Typical daytime highs around 13 to 19°C in autumn (September to November).
  • Winter (December to February). Typical daytime highs around 3 to 5°C in winter (December to February).

These are typical ranges, not a forecast.

Things to do

  • See the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag dome
  • Visit Museum Island in Berlin
  • Walk along the East Side Gallery
  • See the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg
  • Explore Hamburg's Speicherstadt warehouses
  • Browse the Christmas markets

Questions

How long is the flight to Berlin?

About 1 hour 45 minutes from London.

When are German Christmas markets open?

Usually from late November to just before Christmas.

UK passport holders should check the latest entry requirements on GOV.UK foreign travel advice before booking.