This time two weeks from now I will be on a press trip in Germany! I’m a mixture of freaking out excited for this incredible opportunity and freaking out stressed trying to get everything done at work and here on my blog before I leave. My life motto lately: it all works out in the end!
I’ll be spending a week visiting Frankfurt and am so excited to learn more about the culture, traditions, and history of the area. I just received my final itinerary and roughly half our time will be spent staying in fancy castles and exploring the Rhine countryside and the other half will be spent right in the heart of Frankfurt for the Museum Embankment Festival. It’s one of Europe’s largest cultural festivals dedicated to all things arts, crafts, entertainment, and is brimming with culinary delights.
This trip is really the best of both worlds in terms of getting to see Germany from a historical and modern perspective. The problem is trying to pack seven days worth of clothes for these two separate worlds in one suitcase!
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I have done a lot more research, planning, and prep while packing for this trip. (Way more than I usually do!) I knew I need comfy clothes to hike the countryside that could also double as everyday casual city-wear. Then I worked on finding more traditional formal wear for dinners at the castles and more relaxed formal wear for nice dinners out in Frankfurt.
In the end, I think I struck just the right balance with my choices, and feel pretty confident this packing list won’t leave me panicking last minute on the trip. Worst case, I find my way to the nearest H&M in Frankfurt. 😉
What to pack for a trip to Germany
ONE | TWO | THREE | FOUR | FIVE | SIX | SEVEN
EIGHT | NINE | TEN | ELEVEN | TWELVE
Questions of the Day: Have you been to Germany? Do you prefer to go to one place on vacation or hop from town to town?
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I am on vacation in New England now and I packed a few warm layers with pants and some shorts and t shirts to mix and match. Def bring comfy shoes for walking and enjoy!
Love all those outfit ideas, hope you have a great trip!
I’ve been to Germany a few times (my hubby is originally from there). We definitely don’t go anywhere fancy when we’re there, so items 1, 2 and 3 wouldn’t make it into my suitcase. But the comfy shoes, the tops, and the jacket are great! And the summer dress and sandals will be nice for days in August…you might need the jacket at night! Have a great time!
I prefer to have one “hub” from which I can venture to different locations near by. Have a safe trip and a good time!
I have been to Germany and it was amazing! We traveled a bit around the country and then to Luxembourg. We loved it all! Love that dress!
Have a good trip! I would love to visit some of the German places my family comes from!
I went to Germany years ago when we were living abroad. It was such a nice visit and the food was amazing. In a lot of places, if you visit churches, you have to make sure that your shoulders are covered and not showing too much leg (although that was in Italy.) Have fun!!
Congratulations on scoring a press trip! I haven’t been to Germany, but if you ever need packing advice for Paris or New England, I’ll be happy to help 🙂 Enjoy!
You’ll love Germany, and the outfit ideas will be perfect for touring around! (Funny aside: during one of my trips in Germany, I needed a sweater and found an H&M store…and a sweater!)
I love Germany! They walk a lot so just make sure your shoes are comfy! And I’d probably suggest a cardigan or other light layer that’s a little bit dressier than the jacket. Have so much fun!
This is a great suggestion! With both dresses being strapless a dressy coverup would be nice to have!
Great advice and good outfit combinations. Have a great trip.