Canadian overnight stays in Germany rose 6% in 2025

Canadian travellers recorded 748,581 overnight stays in Germany in 2025, up six per cent from the previous year, according to the German National Tourist Office (GNTO).

Growth continued at a slower pace in 2026, with Canadian overnight stays edging up 0.4 per cent from January through August compared with the same period last year.

The GNTO said Canadian overnight stays have grown by 20 per cent since 2016 and surpassed their 2019 level. Germany also ranked fifth among European destinations for Canadian outbound trips in 2025, according to IPK International’s World Travel Monitor.

With its renewed presence in Canada, the tourist office is highlighting Germany’s cultural heritage, culinary traditions and regional experiences.

“Germany offers Canadians so much to discover, whether they are visiting for the first time or returning to explore somewhere new,” Anja Brokjans, director, marketing and sales Canada, German National Tourist Office, said.

“Culture, food and local traditions are often what make a trip memorable. We want to inspire Canadians to explore that variety and experience more of what Germany has to offer.”

Touring holidays lead Canadian demand

Touring holidays accounted for 56 per cent of Canadian holiday trips to Germany in 2025, while city trips or visits to an event represented 23 per cent, according to IPK International.

The GNTO highlighted opportunities to combine museums, castles and historic towns with wine regions, scenic landscapes and local culinary experiences. Christmas markets, traditional crafts and seasonal baking add to the destination’s appeal during the festive season.

International stays rise over summer

Germany also reported growth in international overnight stays during each of the three peak summer months of 2026.

According to preliminary figures from Germany’s Federal Statistical Office, international overnight stays increased by 1.3 per cent in June, 3.2 per cent in July and 1.3 per cent in August compared with the same months in 2025.

Germany recorded 9.9 million international overnight stays in August alone. The January-to-August total reached 57 million, up one per cent year over year.

“The positive development during the peak travel season underlines Germany’s strong appeal and competitiveness as a travel destination,” Petra Hedorfer, chief executive officer of the German National Tourist Board (GNTB), said.

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