Overview
- Officials said the Iran war has changed travel choices and the federal tourism coordinator announced measures this year to help German destinations, with a focus on the North and Baltic Seas.
- Official data show overnight stays in Germany rose to 86.7 million in the first quarter of 2026, driven more by domestic guests than foreign visitors.
- Airline seat capacity from German airports remains below pre‑pandemic levels at about 93 percent of 2019, which industry groups link to higher costs and route cuts and which is shaping available flight options and prices.
- Bookings for long‑distance rail travel have climbed above forecasts, while consumers favor package trips for stronger refund and rebooking protections and make more last‑minute or shorter, cheaper trips.
- The picture is uneven: many coastal hosts and platforms report optimism, big operators such as Tui and some experts see no clear nationwide boom, and kerosene supply worries continue to unsettle holiday planning.