Holidaying in Germany

How do tourists travel to Germany?

The main means of transport used by Europeans to travel to Germany are the car and aeroplane. Of the 68 million trips to Germany from other European countries, nearly half are done by car. The figures are as follows: car 48 %, plane 32 %, rail 9 %, bus 8 %, other 3 %.

Where do the tourists come from?

Foreigners account for 85,3 million overnight stays in Germany, 72 percent of them coming from Europe. The highest number of visitors come from Germany itself, however: Germans book 411 million overnight stays. Here is the ranking (in million overnight stays/2023) for travellers from abroad:

1. Netherlands 11.5
2. Switzerland 6.8
3. USA 6.5
4. UK 4.8
5. Austria 4.2
6. Poland 4.2
7. France 3.5
8. Italy 3.4
9. Denmark 3.0
10. Belgium 3.0

Why do Europeans come to Germany?

The primary reason is for holidays: holiday travel (58 %) accounts for a greater share of the total than business travel (22 %) and other types of private travel (20 %).

What do tourists in Germany want to see?

Though the figures differ somewhat depending on their country of origin, visiting cities is in first place, followed – some considerable way behind – by tours of the country, holidays in the mountains, and finally visits to events, rural holidays and spa breaks.

Which German cities are the most popular destinations?

Must-see cities for visitors from Europe are Berlin, Munich and Hamburg. Düsseldorf and Frankfurt am Main are also popular. Bavaria is the favourite state destination by far. 

How many people in Germany work in the tourism industry?

The industry has 2.92 million employees – 6,8% of all persons gainfully employed.

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