Overview

• Statistisches Bundesamt data show that hotel and restaurant services in Albania and North Macedonia cost 52% less than in Germany, with Bulgaria 51% cheaper.
• Southern Europe also offers savings, with Turkey prices 31% below German levels and Spain 25% lower for comparable services.
• Switzerland posts the highest premium at 52%, followed by Iceland at 49%, Denmark at 28% and Norway at 25% over German prices.
• Camping rates on Germany’s Baltic coast have risen to €52 per night for a family of three, making Mecklenburg-Vorpommern the most expensive region according to ADAC’s Pincamp.
• Travelers should be alert to theft in Croatia’s tourist hubs and comply with Turkey’s new SHGM seatbelt regulations to avoid fines.