Germany in March...what should I expect?

Question

I am going to Germany with my brother in March (on the 12th to be exact) and I am not sure what to expect. He is going for a business trip and I'm just tagging along. We are going to be there for about 9 days. We will be in Frankfurt and then we plan on travelling all around Germany. What is the weather going to be like? What is a MUST see? What should I pack?

Answer 1

Well, weather in March can be still cold & chilly, but sometimes even very warm & mild.  It's not predictable.  Weather changes very quickly in Germany.  

There are two good weather websites, but only in German language - one is http://www.wetteronline.de and the other one is http://www.wetter.com - but, again, only in German language.

You haven't anything about your preferences & interests, but I suggest you to visit the Tourism Office website of Germany (in English) at http://www.germany-tourism.de -- maybe, you'll get some good ideas for your recent trip.

I am a German national myself and if you have any further questions about your upcoming trip to Germany, you can email me thru Yahoo!

Greetings from Germany..

Answer 2

The weather will probably be similar to northeastern US weather... not very warm, but not unbelievably cold either. I would definitely check out Munich. If you like clubs/bars and do make it to Munich, look for a district called "Kunstpark Ost"... it's basically an amusement park for adults, with tons of clubs and bars. I recommend a club there called Babylon. Also check out the Hoffbrau House and some of the beer gardens.

Answer 3

Right now it is 45 degree F and 10pm. So, it's a lot warmer here than it usually is at this time of year. The weather has been extremely unpredictable here lately. I say bring long sleeves and short sleeves. Bring one heavy coat and a few jackets. You probably want something with a hood on it because it rains a lot. Also, the plugs here are 220 instead of 110 like you are using in the states. There is a good possibility that you will not be able to use your hair dryer and such unless you have an appropriate convertor. Also, don't bring high heels because most towns have cobblestone roads and it's extremely hard to walk down them in heels. That's all I can think of for now.

Answer 4

well, the weather is really good right now(ok,ok for this season-no snow!!!!!!!!) i hope you´ll also have good weather in march, chances are not too bad!

Answer 5

the weather there is a bit warmer than Maine is this time  of year temps around 45.to 55 is normal. In March a lot of the thing are closed. But if you can get a ride on the Rhine river you can see many castles. The food is GREAT I am going in March as well this is my 5th trip there and i spent 4 years there in the army it si so nice. Most people speak some English are a very nice

Answer 6

What is a must see?

Well, anything but Frankfurt! JK, but the town is not that great. Plan to spent maybe a day there to sightsee and rest after the flight.

From Frankfurt popular places to visit are Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Heidelberg. Munich, Cologne and Aachen would also be doable, as well as Lake Constance (=Bodensee in German) or the Black Forest.  A day trip on the Rhine is also a possibility. (Though not all in 9 days!)

http://www.germany-tourism.de/ is the official German tourism website and has some good tips on getting you started.

Typing the name of the town into Google will usually bring up the town's websites with more hints. The majority have english language sections on their tourism pages.

http://ricksteves.com/ also has some great tips - biased towards the southwest of Germany unfortunately, but since this is the area you'll be visiting, it will serve you well.

I can especially recommend that you read his descriptions on German spas - before I read it, I had no idea that the German spas were anything special.

http://ricksteves.com/plan/destinations/...

A bit more grisly sight you could include in your tour:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dachau_conc...

What you need to pack depends on how you intend to travel: if you will be renting a car, there will be no limit for you on the size of your luggage.

If you travel by train:

Weight max 44 pounds, with 33 being better, volume at around 40 liters - you will have to carry your luggage a lot of the time and thus less is more. This size will also fit into train luggage racks or lockers in train stations.

What to bring: Jeans, t-shirts, sweaters and a simple rain jacket with sneakers would be the most sensible gear. Try to figure out how many different articles of clothing you really wear during a period of nine days at home, and pack exactly this much. Don't take anything thinking "I might need this" - if you didn't need it at home during 14 days, you are not going to need it during your trip.

If you want a bit more classy clothes, take a look at

http://www.travelite.org/clothing.html

and follow the guidelines down to the last letter. With some comfortable slippers and a rain jacket the clothes will be perfect for March in Germany. (Just skip the skorts in favour of a second pair of long pants and bring one sweater too, it won't be really warm yet.)

Answer 7

You should expect snow - but then you might not find it. So pack warm clothes and shoes. But even if you don't, you will find everything in the country. If you stay in Frankfurt, take a train to Heidelberg, it is really worth it (1 hour). Other sites in the broader area could be Stuttgart, Tubingen, Freibourg, Baden Baden, Cologne (rather far, but great way by train, next to the river Rhein). Germany is a big country and despite the perfect railway and autobahn network, it does take time to travel all over the country, but if you have a lot of time you could also visit Konstanz, Nurnberg, Hambourg, Berlin, Dresden.

Answer 8

Well, my son was born on the 10th of March and we left the hospital in jeans and a short-sleeved.  My brother is there now and he said that it's warm there.  you can check out the weather on www.weather.com

Answer 9

You can expect some sunshine but there is always a cool breeze, so bring a jacket you would wear in fall. Frankfurt is normally pretty mild.

You should go see the Castle Neuschwanstein and the Englsih Garden in Munich. Check out the Glockenspiel at the Rathaus when you're there, too. And also the Olympia Park (remember the movie MUNICH from last year? The story plays there).

Pay a visit to Berlin; there's lots to see (couple of castles and lots of great stores).

Definetely drive on the Autobahn (doesn't really matter where).

Go up to Hamburg and Fehmarn (it's a tiny island on the border to Denmark) and check out the Northern and Eastern Sea.

Frankfurt is beautiful too, so check it out too.

Well, that's just a couple of ideas, you probably won't be able to see everything.

One tip: Go to an Italian Ice Cream Parlor in Germany; they are everywhere. Order "Stracciatella" Ice Cream. It's the best I promise!!! Also you NEEEEED to eat a Döner Kebab, they are everywhere, especially in Frankfurt.

And drink a Colaweizen or Bananenweizen (it's Hefebeer with Banana juice or coke; my husband who is American LOVES it!!)

You are allowed to drink Beer when you're 16 in Germany.

Answer 10

Plan on it being really cold....You can always take your jacket off if it gets warm a couple days...

Answer 11

It's wet and chilly here nowadays, very unpredictable..bring something you'll be comfy to wear during your travels and walks.

For information on where to go, there is a good site that can give you suggestions on your trip especially if you have limited time.

www.fodors.com