Tourism in Eastern Germany Rebounds to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels

Eastern Germany saw significant growth in overnight stays and urban tourism in 2024, though some areas still lag behind 2019 figures.

Eastern Germany recorded 85.8 million overnight stays in 2024, a 1.4% increase from the previous year, nearing pre-pandemic levels.
Urban tourism was a key driver of growth, with a 3.7% increase in demand, while the Baltic Sea region also saw a 2.5% rise in tourism activity.
Despite progress, the region's total overnight stays remain two million below the 2019 peak, and day-trip numbers are still 10% lower than in 2019.
Day trips generated a substantial 13.7 billion euros in revenue in 2024, highlighting their continued importance to the region's tourism economy.
Challenges persist for small and medium-sized hospitality businesses, which face low profit margins and regulatory hurdles, underscoring the need for infrastructure investment.