Planning a trip to Germany is surprisingly complex – even for seasoned travelers.

Where should we go in Germany? What are the must-see sights, castles, and tours? Which neighborhood in Munich (Cologne, Berlin, Garmisch, etc) should we stay in? What do we need to know to enjoy train travel? What are the off-the-beaten path gems that will make our trip truly unforgettable?

We’re asked these (and many more!) questions over and over, so we created the step-by-step DIY Germany Travel Planner to help you plan the perfect trip.

With our 35 years Germany travel experience and expertise by your side in the form of cheatsheets, how-to videos, regional planning guides, a 1000+ point interactive map, insider tips & cautions, checklists (and more), you’ll navigate the complexities of trip planning effortlessly.

This toolkit enables you to enjoy the planning process AND create your dream trip in less time and with far less stress and overwhelm!

YESSSSSS…..THIS IS JUST WHAT I NEED!

Which One Are You?

I’ve never been to Germany or
planned a trip like this before.
Where do I even begin?!

Train or car? Berlin or Munich?
Hotel or Airbnb? Guided tour or DIY?
I’ve got so many questions!

I love travel planning…
but for this trip I keep going around in circles.
Help!

We’ve got you covered!

The Germany Travel Planner changes the whole game of planning an amazing trip to Germany.

We’ve done the legwork so you can:

Eliminate days of online searching
Identify the sights and activities most important to you
Confidently create an itinerary that makes the most of your days
Book hotels, transportation, & tours with confidence & ease
Arrive in Germany calm & prepared
Relax & actually enjoy your travels
Make memories you’ll cherish for years to come!

Because we seriously geek out over things like…

Making the German public transit system easy to understand so you feel confident taking the train (or deciding to book a rental car instead).
The best way to cruise the Rhine River, the best private tour guide for Berlin, the best lesser-known Germany gems…and SO MUCH MORE!
Sharing our best tips for finding flights, cars and train tickets, packing, using your phone in Germany, must-know cultural do’s and don’ts, and creating the perfect itinerary that doesn’t leave you exhausted or with post-vacation FOMO.

PLUS, we spend at least 3-5 months each year traveling allllllllll over Germany by train, bus, car, and boat to ensure our travel planning materials are top notch and up-to-date.

After working with hundreds of private clients and helping our Facebook group community, we know exactly what DIY travelers need…and we deliver.

Neuschwanstein castle with Cate and Aaron

What’s in the Germany Travel Planner?

The DIY Germany Travel Planner is a comprehensive digital toolkit built from 35+ years of real travel experience all over Germany. Whether you’re planning a family vacation, multi-week solo adventure, or an Oktoberfest, Christmas markets or genealogy trip or revisiting a former home, this step-by-step guide helps you plan your perfect trip, avoid planning mistakes, travel smarter, and make the most of your time in Germany.

6 REGIONAL & CITY PLANNING GUIDES ($160 value)

Videos, tips, city cheat sheets, checklists and & itinerary spreadsheet
Helps you decide where to go, how long to stay, and what to see and do
Regional guides including the German Alps, Black Forest, Romantic Road area, Rhine/Moselle, Berlin, Munich and much more!

GERMANY TRAVEL FAQs ($27 value)

Where to go in Germany (with video)
How much Germany can I fit into my trip?
Best time of year to visit
What’s the best way to create an itinerary?
Insider travel tips & cautions
And more!

DIGITAL INTERACTIVE PLANNING MAP ($67 value)

1000+ carefully selected points, continuously updated
Easily locate the best sights, hotels, castles, castle hotels, tours, and day trips
Popular must-sees and off-the-beaten-path
Insider info, tips & photos

TRANSPORTATION & ACCOMMODATIONS ($54 value)

German trains & public transit 101
How to book train tickets & seat reservations
Rental car tips
Best accommodation recommendations & tips
How to sleep in a castle
Tips & cautions
Determine train/bus/car options
And more!

PACKING & PREPARING ($27 value)

Customizable packing checklist
4-tab trip planning google sheet
How to use your phone and charge tech safely in Germany
Tipping and other cultural do’s/don’ts
Insider tips & cautions for a smooth cultural experience
And more!

If you were to purchase each of the guides in our planner separately,
you’d pay over $300.

But if you get the Germany Travel Planner, you get all of our planning tools, resources, shortcuts, and tips for only $97.

For the price of a dinner in Munich you can ensure your dream trip is seamless, stress-free,
and packed with unforgettable moments.

That’s priceless!

We’re Your Passport to Effortless & Exciting Travel in Germany

We’re Cate and Aaron, digital nomads who split our time between Europe and the US. We have a deep love for Germany that was sparked when we first experienced German life as teens.

In late 2022, we combined Aaron’s IT experience with Cate’s teaching, intercultural training, and global education experience (she has a PhD in German Applied Linguistics and has lived, studied, and worked all over Germany) to help travelers easily enjoy the best of Deutschland.

As destination experts, we know Germany inside and out. But since we’re not German, we are also keenly aware of what it’s like to travel there as tourists.

Our goal is to help you plan the trip YOU want to take, not simply travel the exact way we do. We’ve helped thousands of people plan all kinds of travel in Germany, and we’d love to help you, too!

I WANT THE GERMANY TRAVEL PLANNER!

From Happy Germany Travel Planner Users

You Might Be Wondering… (FAQs)

Q. Is this geared towards international travel newbies?
A. If you’re a newbie to travel or Germany, you’ll love the how-to videos and tips we share. If you’re an experienced traveler or living in Germany, you’ll love our extensive planning map, city cheat sheets, and in-depth planning guides.

Q. What if I have trip planning questions?
A. We’re here for you! You’re welcome to ask questions in our private Facebook group or book a one-on-one consult for more in-depth, personalized attention.

Q. Is the Germany Travel Planner a digital product?
A. Yes! That means you can access the resources right away and use them anywhere, anytime from a laptop, tablet or phone. Even once you’re in Germany.

Q. What is the refund policy?
A. Since this is a digital product, we are not able to issue refunds. If you have any questions about the Germany Travel Planner, please contact us.

Q. How long will I have access?
A. If you purchase in 2024, you’ll have access for the life of the product. So, you’ll get a ton of use out of the Germany Travel Planner. The Germany Travel Planner is for personal use only to plan your own trip. Sharing, commercial use, or re-use of the Germany Travel Planner or its contents is expressly prohibited.