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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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Germany

Europe

Christmas markets and beer gardens.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: May, June, July, August

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Austria

Europe

Alpine charm in any season.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: February, May, June, July, August, December

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthGermanyAustriaWinner
Januaryshouldershouldertie
FebruaryshoulderbestAustria 🇦🇹
MarchgoodshoulderGermany 🇩🇪
Aprilgoodgoodtie
Maybestbesttie
Junebestbesttie
Julybestbesttie
Augustbestbesttie
Septembergoodgoodtie
Octobershouldershouldertie
Novembergoodgoodtie
DecembergoodbestAustria 🇦🇹

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.