Germany eSIM
1-tap install
Data only
Full refund before installation
1. Select plan
Multi-traveler eSIMs
Group discount up to 15% for 6+
Add 1 more to unlock 5% off. 6+ travelers get 15% off.
2. Fare transparency
Total due
$1.40 / GB · $0.23 / day
$6.99
Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
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$6.99
Germany 5 GB · 30 days (×1)
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Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Germany.
Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Germany.
Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Germany.
Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Germany.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Germany. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Germany. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Germany. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
Travelling with someone? Add a second traveller and the whole order is 5% off — it grows to 15% at six.
Order summary
Germany 5 GB · 30 days
$1.40/GB
$6.99
Total
$1.40 / GB
$6.99
Full refund before installation. Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
ContinueBy paying, you agree to immediate delivery and lose the 14-day right of withdrawal.
Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
$6.99
Germany 5 GB · 30 days
Setup
Set the eSIM up before you fly to Germany
Set up your eSIM before you travel. Install it once from the link in your email, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
- After purchase, open the confirmation email and tap the install link — the eSIM adds itself (iOS 17.4+). Older iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan the QR from the same email.
- Label the plan (e.g. “vigxo travel”) and set your home line to keep calls/SMS.
- Turn on Data Roaming for the vigxo line — this uses the local partner network, not your home carrier.
On Android
- Tap the Android install link in your email (recent Android) — or Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- Download the profile and set vigxo as your Mobile data line.
- When you land, turn on data roaming for the vigxo line so that line can use the local network.
Good to know
- Works on eSIM-capable phones (iPhone XR/XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+). Older or carrier-locked phones may not support eSIM.
- Install before you fly on Wi‑Fi — you only need to enable it when you land, no signal required to set up.
- Data-only plans: keep your home SIM active for calls and texts. Use WhatsApp/FaceTime over data.
- Prices are final at checkout. Full refund before you install the eSIM.
What you can actually buy for Germany
7 plans for Germany, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 180 days. 7 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 list above shows the best-priced plan for each size and validity; the count here includes every plan.
Regional plans that also cover Germany
50 regional plans include Germany. The widest covers 127 countries — worth it if Germany is one stop of several, rather than the whole trip.
Regional coverage starts at $4.99 for 3 GB over 15 days.
How eSIMs work in Germany
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. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land in Germany, turn on data roaming for that line so it can use O2, Vodafone on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM carries the data.
How much data do you need in Germany?
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 7 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
What do you pay for data in Germany?
A travel eSIM for Germany is a local data plan. You pay the price shown at checkout. Set the eSIM as your data line and turn data roaming off on your home SIM, so your home carrier does not add this trip's data to your bill. Full refund before you install.
Setting up your Germany eSIM
- 1. Buy a plan — your install link and QR code arrive by email right after payment.
- 2. While you’re still on Wi-Fi before you fly, tap the install link in your confirmation email — or open Settings → Cellular/Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- 3. Land in Germany, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, and you’re online.
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 →What to eat in Germany
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.
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.
What to see in Germany
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
Getting around Germany
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.
Practical things worth knowing in Germany
Paying for things
- Increasingly common, heavily accelerated since the pandemic.
- Widely accepted wherever contactless cards are.
- Cash still useful for: Small bakeries, Some food stalls, Tips in cafes, Public toilets (Sanifair)
Basics
- Emergency number: 112 (Fire/Medical), 110 (Police)
- Plugs: C, F · 230V
- Tap water: yes
- 5-10%. It is customary to round up the bill and tell the server the total amount you wish to pay before they process the charge.
Public holidays in Germany
| 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.
Networks in Germany
Plans for this destination run on O2, Vodafone.
- Networks
- O2 (5G), Vodafone (5G)
- 5G
- 7 of 7 plans on this page are marked 5G in the catalogue.
- Hotspot
- Hotspot & tethering supported
- APN
- Set automatically on install. If the phone does not set it, use the install guide. Do not type an APN from somewhere else. Install guide
Checked 20 Oct 2026. Source: the plan catalogue on this page (operators, networks, and 5G flags).