Germany Christmas markets from India: 7-day plan, visa & cost
A 7-day Germany Christmas markets trip for Indians: the Schengen visa, rupee costs, Cologne, Nuremberg and Munich by train, and what vegetarians can eat.
Germany
Half-timbered old towns, castles and winter markets, on a rail network that links them all.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Schengen short-stay visa (type C), lodged through VFS Global and decided by the German Embassy in New Delhi |
|---|---|
| Stay | Up to 90 days in any 180 |
| Government fee | €90 for adults (€45 for ages 6–12, free under 6) plus a VFS service charge |
| Processing | Usually 15 days, up to 45 in some cases; apply at least 15 days and at most 6 months before travel |
| Official site | india.diplo.de |
When to go
The best months are May, June, September, December. Flights from India: About 8 to 9 h non-stop from Delhi or Mumbai to Frankfurt or Munich. Currency: Euro (EUR), roughly ₹100; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST − 4:30 (IST − 3:30 in summer time).
Trip guides
Germany guides