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Germany is a hub of cultural history, urban development, and diverse landscapes, attracting millions of visitors annually.
How many people visit Germany every year?
In 2024, 37.40 million people visited Germany. Each year, about 37 million people visit Germany.
- The number of visitors increased from 2017 to 2019, increasing from 37.4 million to 39.69 million.
- Due to pandemic, arrivals decreased to 12.4 million in 2020 and further dropped to 11.6 million in 2021.
- In 2022, Germany’s tourism sector recovered with tourist numbers reaching 28.46 million.1
- By 2023, 22% increase in international arrivals, totalling 34.80 million visits.2
- In 2024, arrivals rose further to 37.40 million, marking a 7.5% increase from the previous year.
How may people visited Germany in 2025?
- From January to March 2025, a total of 6.37 million people visited Germany. This reflects a 2.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, which recorded 6.39 million visitors. 3
Monthly Visitors to Germany 2025
| Month | Estimated Number of Visits |
| Jan | 1.88 M |
| Feb | 2.19 M |
| Mar | 2.30 M |
How many people visited Germany in 2024?
- A total of 37.40 million people visited Germany in 2024, showing a 7.5% increase compared to 2023, which recorded 34.80 million arrivals
How many people visited Germany in 2023?
- In 2023, Germany welcomed a total of 34.8 million tourists. This was a 22% increase from the previous year.
How much do visitors spend in Germany every year?
In 2024, visitors spent a total of $40.1 billion in Germany, showing a 6.1% increase compared to 2023.
- In 2017, tourism-related spending amounted to $40 billion, rising to $41.8 billion in 2019.
- However, in 2020 and 2021, expenditures declined to $22.1 billion due to the pandemic.
- In 2023, tourist expenditure in Germany reached $37.8 billion, reflecting a 50% increase from the $31.9 billion recorded in 2022.4
How much did visitors spend in Germany in 2024?
- Visitors spent a total of $40.1 billion in Germany in 2024. This represents a 6.1% increase from 2023, when tourist spending reached $37.8 billion.
How much did visitors spend in Germany in 2023?
- Tourists spent $46.9 billion in Germany in 2023. This spending exceeded the pre-pandemic figure by approximately 12%.
Where do visitors to Germany come from?
In 2024, the largest number of visitors to Germany came from the Netherlands, with 11.0 million arrivals, followed by the USA (7.2 million), Switzerland (6.0 million), Great Britain (5.3 million), and Austria (4.4 million).5
- The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant decline in tourist arrivals, reducing Dutch visitors to 2.3 million, Swiss visitors to 1.4 million, and Austrian visitors to 820,000.
- In 2021, visitor numbers remained low, with arrivals from the Netherlands decreasing to 2 million, Switzerland to 1.2 million, while Austrian visitors saw a slight increase to 842,000.
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Impact of Coronavirus – Germany Tourism Statistics 2020 and 2021
- In 2020, inbound visitors to Germany declined to 12.4 million, a decrease of approximately 68.5% from 2019. As a result, tourism expenditures fell to $22.1 billion, representing a 47% drop from the previous year.
- In 2021, visitor numbers remained low, further decreasing to $ 11.7 million, while spending remained stable at $22.1 billion.
When are the peak tourist months in Germany?
In 2024, the peak tourist months in Germany were July and August.
- July recorded the highest number of visitors, with 4.78 million arrivals, followed by August, with 4.36 million visitors.
Other high-traffic months included June (3.95 million) and May (3.24 million), highlighting strong summer and late spring travel trends.
Best Time to Visit Germany
- The best time to visit Germany is during the late spring to early autumn months, particularly from May to September. These months offer a balance of pleasant weather, outdoor events, and higher tourism activity
- Smaller crowds and cooler weather, April and October also provide a good travel experience, with moderate visitor numbers and seasonal attractions.
How popular is Germany as a tourist destination?
- In UNTWO’s 2024 World Tourism Ranking, Germany was the 8th most visited country globally by international arrivals, behind France, Spain, the USA, Italy, Turkey, Mexico, and the UK.
- Germany ranks 1st place as a cultural destination among worldwide travel by Europeans with over 25% of all international holiday trips to Germany being cultural trips.
- Germany boasts 53 UNESCO World Heritage Sites as of 2024, ranking among the top three countries globally in terms of total listings. 6
How long do visitors stay in Germany?
- In 2024, tourists spent an average of 13.1 days holidaying in Germany. This was the second-longest average stay in Germany since 1998 (15.1 days).
Is Germany safe for tourists?
- The Global Peace Index (2024) ranks Germany 17th out of 163 countries—strong evidence of its stability and low levels of societal unrest.
- Munich consistently ranks among the safest major cities in Germany, with very low crime levels and a strong sense of security both day and night
Top Attractions in Germany
- Brandenburg Gate, Berlin: An 18th-century neoclassical monument that has stood through the city’s history and today is a symbol of unity and peace.
- Cologne Cathedral: A Gothic cathedral with its detailed architecture and twin spires that dominate the skyline of Cologne.
- The Black Forest: A forested mountain range in Baden-Württemberg, known for its dense evergreens and quaint villages.
- Neuschwanstein Castle: The famous 19th-century hilltop fairy-tale castle built by King Ludwig II.
- The Harz Mountains: Known for its forests, medieval towns, and the legendary Brocken, the highest peak.
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References
- UNWTO: Tourism Statistics – Global and Regional ↩︎
- EuroStat: Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments – Global and Regional ↩︎
- TE: 2024 Germany Tourist Arrival ↩︎
- EuroStat: Tourism Satellite Accounts in Europe – 2023 Report Edition ↩︎
- OECD: Tourism Trends and Policies 2022 – Germany ↩︎
- GT: Ranking of Germany in Tourism ↩︎
