Germany
Germany Travel Guides
Written by the specialists who plan our trips to Germany: where to go, when, and what is worth knowing before you book.
All Germany Travel Guides
Disney’s German Roots: The Real Fairy Tale Trail
Did you know the Disney castle silhouette, the one every child recognizes before they can read, was never dreamed up in a studio at all? It came from a real castle in Bavaria, built by a king whose private life had no place in the world he was born into.
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Oktoberfest: A Gay Travel Guide
Oktoberfest is the world's largest Volksfest, and in 2026 it runs from September 19 to October 4, drawing somewhere around seven million visitors to Munich's Theresienwiese for two and a half weeks of beer, brass bands, and Bavarian tradition on a staggering scale. What fewer people know is that it's also home to one of Europe's longest-running LGBTQ+ traditions hiding inside a much bigger festival, one that's been building for more than forty years.
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The Best Christmas Markets in Germany for Gay Travelers
Germany all but invented the Christmas market, and with more than 3,000 running across the country each December, deciding where to go is the hardest part. Two markets in particular deserve top billing for LGBTQ+ travelers specifically, and beyond them, Germany's classic markets are worth building a trip around regardless of who you're traveling with.
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The Best Gay Solo Travel Destinations
Solo travel as a gay man has never been easier, or more rewarding. The world has opened up considerably, and the destinations that welcome LGBTQ+ travelers are no longer limited to a handful of European cities. From the queer cultural capital of Berlin to the legendary beaches of Gran Canaria and the electric nightlife of Bangkok, the options for gay solo travelers are genuinely global.
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Planning Your First Trip to Europe
For many Americans, a first trip to Europe is more than a vacation. It is a milestone. It might be something you have dreamed about for years, researched endlessly on Instagram, or talked about as a someday trip that finally feels within reach. It can also be overwhelming. Europe is not one destination. It is dozens of countries, languages, cultures, and travel styles packed into a relatively small area.
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Europe’s Best Gay Villages: From Soho to Le Marais
Europe is home to many of the world’s best gay villages (or gayborhoods), from Soho to Le Marais and beyond. These gay villages are often - unsurprisingly - the most stylish and dynamic areas in their respective cities. Who would have thought a dense concentration of gays would help to liven up a neighborhood? For LGBTQ+ travelers, the gay village is often the first place you go when you arrive in a city.
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Discover Germany: Berlin, the Black Forest & Bavaria
Tailor-made VacationGermany rewards a first visit like few other countries in Europe, because it contains multitudes. This itinerary is built as a proper introduction to the country, starting in Berlin, one of the most historically significant cities in the world and still one of its most exciting,…
10 days tailor-made from $5,590 per person View trip
The Grand European Circuit: London, Paris & Berlin
UK, France, Germany Tailor-made VacationExplore London, Paris, and Berlin on a single tailor-made journey through three of the capitals that have shaped global culture and history for centuries. Between them there's enough to fill a lifetime of trips, so this itinerary is built to hit the major sights, the best tables, and the character of England, France, and Germany without trying to do all three at once. Each city brings something distinct to the trip.
9 days tailor-made from $7,475 per person View trip
Capitals of Central Europe: Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest
Tailor-made VacationCentral Europe packs an absurd amount into a small stretch of the map. In under two weeks you can stand where a wall once split a city in two, walk streets that survived the twentieth century almost entirely untouched while the rest of the continent rebuilt…
12 days tailor-made from $8,935 per person View tripNo two trips we plan are the same. Yours will be no exception.
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Traveling with Out Of Office
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specializing in tailor-made vacations and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury vacations, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalized experiences.
Is Out Of Office a gay travel agency?
Out Of Office is an LGBTQ+ owned and run luxury travel specialist, with particular expertise in gay and LGBTQ+ travel. We understand the additional considerations that can come with traveling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveler, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalized service and discretion.
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Yes. Every tailor-made trip with Out Of Office is designed from scratch around your interests, travel style, budget and the way you want to experience a destination. We can arrange luxury hotels, private transfers, flights, guides, excursions, cruises and special experiences as part of one personalized itinerary. The journeys shown on our website are there to inspire you rather than restrict you; only clearly identified group departures operate as fixed itineraries.
How do you choose LGBTQ+ friendly hotels and destinations?
We combine first-hand destination knowledge with trusted local expertise to recommend luxury hotels, resorts and experiences where LGBTQ+ travelers can feel informed and welcome. We also consider the laws, customs and attitudes of each destination, because LGBTQ+ rights and experiences differ around the world. Our team regularly visit many of the properties we work with and where a destination requires greater awareness, we give you clear and considered advice so that you can make an informed decision about where and how you travel.
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Germany's history is what makes it extraordinary. Cross into what used to be East Berlin and you can feel the shift instantly, and the DDR Museum brings it to life properly. If you're feeling bold, Berlin's nightlife is the most dynamic in Europe.
We plant trees for every booking
For every booking made with Out Of Office we commit to planting trees in your name to help reduce the impact of travel on future generations. You'll even get a link to see where your trees are planted in the world via our partner Ecologi.
We donate to Rainbow Railroad with every booking
Rainbow Railroad helps LGBTQ+ people escape state-sponsored violence and persecution. A donation goes with every trip we sell, funded by us and never added to your price.
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