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Germany eSIM
9 data plans · from $3.99 · one-tap install by email
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Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
9 data plans · from $3.99 · one-tap install by email
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
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Connects automatically to the strongest signal across O2, Vodafone.
Setup
Set up your eSIM before you travel — it takes about a minute. Scan once, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
11 plans for Germany, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 180 days. 11 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
7 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on O2, Vodafone.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.
No regional bundle covers Germany — a single-country plan is the only option here, which is usually the cheaper one anyway.
A travel eSIM for Germany is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. It stays dormant until you arrive in Germany, then connects automatically to O2, Vodafone on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM simply carries your data.
Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. Germany plans start at $3.99 across 9 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
No. A travel eSIM for Germany is a local data plan, not international roaming — you pay the price you see up front, with no per-megabyte bill from your home carrier. Set the eSIM as your data line and switch data roaming off on your home SIM, and there are no surprises when you get home. Full refund any time before you install, so there’s no risk in buying ahead.
Currywurst
Steamed, then fried pork sausage cut into slices and seasoned with curry ketchup.
Street food stalls (Imbiss) all over Berlin.
Bratwurst
Traditional German sausage made from veal, beef, or most commonly pork.
Markets and festivals, particularly in Nuremberg and Thuringia.
Schnitzel
A thin slice of meat, usually pork or veal, breaded and pan-fried.
Traditional gasthauses across the country.
Germany connectivity guide
Germany is the country most likely to surprise a visitor who assumes rich and industrial means well connected. Urban coverage is strong, but rural gaps — Funklöcher, literally radio holes — are a long-running national complaint, and connectivity on the rail network is markedly worse than in France, Spain or Japan. Which network your eSIM roams onto matters more here than almost anywhere else in western Europe. This guide covers what you actually get, where it stops, and what a German trip consumes.
Read the full Germany guide →Pretzel (Brezel)
A type of baked pastry made from dough that is commonly shaped into a knot.
Bakeries in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
Sauerbraten
A German pot roast, heavily marinated in vinegar, water, and spices before cooking.
Restaurants serving traditional cuisine in the Rhineland.
Spätzle
Soft egg noodle pasta, often served with a large amount of cheese (Käsespätzle).
Swabian restaurants in Stuttgart or Munich.
Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte
Black Forest Gateau; a chocolate sponge cake with a rich cherry filling and whipped cream.
Cafes in the Black Forest region.
Döner Kebab
Meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, served in flatbread with salad and sauces.
Kebab shops (Dönerbuden) in every city, especially Berlin.
Neuschwanstein CastleSchwangau
A stunning 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace that inspired Disney.
3-4 hours · book ahead
Brandenburg GateBerlin
An iconic 18th-century neoclassical monument and symbol of German unity.
1 hour
Cologne CathedralCologne
A masterpiece of High Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
1-2 hours
Miniatur WunderlandHamburg
The largest model railway and miniature airport exhibition in the world.
3-4 hours · book ahead
MarienplatzMunich
The central square in the city centre, famous for the Glockenspiel.
1-2 hours
Reichstag BuildingBerlin
The historic home of the German parliament featuring a modern glass dome.
2 hours · book ahead
Heidelberg CastleHeidelberg
Romantic ruins of a Renaissance castle overlooking the old town.
2-3 hours
ZugspitzeGarmisch-Partenkirchen
The highest peak in Germany, offering incredible alpine views accessible by cable car.
Half day
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
The national railway company operating high-speed ICE and regional trains.
Varies; high-speed is expensive unless booked weeks ahead. Regional trains are cheaper.
U-Bahn & S-Bahn
Underground and suburban rail networks in major cities.
Around €3 per single trip, or covered by day tickets.
Intercity Buses
Companies like FlixBus connect most cities and neighboring countries.
Often €10-€30 for domestic routes.
Trams (Straßenbahn)
Surface light rail networks found in many German cities.
Usually integrated with the local U-Bahn/bus ticketing system.
Ride-hailing
Uber, FreeNow, Bolt
Due to local laws, Uber often functions as a dispatch for licensed taxis or professional private hires rather than regular peer-to-peer rides.
Paying for things
Basics
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Most businesses are closed. |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Many demonstrations in cities; most shops closed. |
| Day of German Unity | October 3 | National holiday; shops and supermarkets are strictly closed. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Widespread closures of almost everything. |
| Boxing Day (Second Christmas Day) | December 26 | Continued closures, though some restaurants may open with prior reservations. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.