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Germany vs Austria: Best Time to Visit
Trying to choose between Germany and Austria? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.
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Month-by-month: which is better?
| Month | Germany | Austria | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | shoulder | shoulder | tie |
| February | shoulder | best | Austria 🇦🇹 |
| March | good | shoulder | Germany 🇩🇪 |
| April | good | good | tie |
| May | best | best | tie |
| June | best | best | tie |
| July | best | best | tie |
| August | best | best | tie |
| September | good | good | tie |
| October | shoulder | shoulder | tie |
| November | good | good | tie |
| December | good | best | Austria 🇦🇹 |
Pick Germany 🇩🇪 if you're going in…
March
Book Oktoberfest accommodation 6+ months ahead.
Pick Austria 🇦🇹 if you're going in…
February, December
Salzburg in summer is peak Sound-of-Music tourism — go in May or September.
Months where both are equally good: January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.