Going away on a summer vacation?
In Germany, the summer season brings about a significant change in the routine for both schoolchildren and adults. Schoolchildren typically take about six weeks of summer vacation, though the exact timing varies by federal state to stagger breaks and reduce travel congestion[1][2]. Approximately 11.4 million students attend school, and their vacation is spread between late June and early August, depending on the state[1][2].
For the general adult population, the statistics on summer vacation days or trips specifically taken during summer months are less precise. However, data shows that Germans take multiple vacation trips per year, with an average trip duration of at least 5 days[3]. In 2023, Germans took many vacation trips overall, though no exact figure on the average number of summer vacation days per adult is given in the sources.
A recent survey conducted among 4669 B.Z. readers revealed some interesting insights. 23 percent of the participants think that the present is more important, while 39 percent of the participants thought it would be better if more was saved. Furthermore, 38 percent of the participants found it unfair that Berlin is incurring debts at the expense of children. The destinations chosen for vacation might vary based on individual preferences, with the Baltic Sea, Lüneburg Heath, Italy, and Mallorca being some of the popular choices mentioned[4]. However, the text does not provide any details about the mode of transportation used by schoolchildren for their vacations, nor does it specify whether the editorial team is also going on vacation.
In essence, schoolchildren take a defined 6-week summer vacation staggered by state, while adults tend to take shorter, more frequent vacations throughout the year including the summer, but without standardized or uniform summer vacation days comparable to schoolchildren[1][2][3][5]. While the exact number of vacation days taken by adults during the summer is not known, it is clear that many Germans are currently traveling for their summer holidays.
- Many Germans are traveling for their summer holidays, with trips lasting at least 5 days, reflecting a preference for multiple, shorter vacations throughout the year among the adult population, in contrast to the defined 6-week summer vacation taken by schoolchildren.
- Schoolchildren in Germany typically take about six weeks of summer vacation, with their travel plans influenced by the efforts to stagger breaks across federal states to minimize travel congestion, while at the same time, the survey indicates that some adults prioritize the present over saving, potentially impacting lifestyle choices like travel plans.
