We Help You Plan an Unforgettable Trip to Germany!

DIY Germany Travel Planner

Discover the places you want to see and plan your dream trip!

Travel Planning Services

Expert guidance from your Germany travel specialists.

Planning Your Germany Trip Just Got Easier!

Welcome to My Germany Vacation, your one-stop shop for all things Germany travel planning.

We’re Cate and Aaron, two passionate travelers who have been exploring Germany for almost 35 years.

We know Germany travel inside and out! The best castles, private guides, tours, unique experiences, off-the-beaten path gems, road trip routes, Christmas markets, boat cruises, alpine coasters, train tickets, hotels, castle hotels, and MUCH more.

Cate used to live in Germany, has a PhD in German Applied Linguistics, and taught college German for several years. We spend time in Germany each year and love helping travelers plan unforgettable trips in Germany (and beyond). We’d love to help you, too!

Hallo,
We’re Cate & Aaron

Make Planning a Breeze with the DIY Germany Travel Planner!

Step-By-Step

How-to videos
City cheat sheets
Planning to-do list
Booking recommendations
Itinerary spreadsheet
Insider tips & cautions

Planning Guides

Trains & public transit
Babaria/ German Alps
Black Forest
Rhine/Moselle
Munich
Berlin and more!

Custom Interactive Map

Easily identify the places you want to visit
1000 carefully selected points with insider tips and photos
Popular and off the beaten path sights

Start Planning Your Trip Now!

“I was able to hit the ground running with our travel plans because Cate’s experience and knowledge is wrapped up in this amazing bundle!” -Anna

GERMANY TRAVEL SPECIALISTS

Our Services

We offer 3 different Germany travel planning services to best fit your needs. Whether you are a first-time traveler to Germany or are a seasoned pro, we’ll craft the best experience for an amazing trip!

STRESS FREE PLANNING

Our Products

Germany

TRAVEL PLANNER

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Germany

TRAIN GUIDE

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Germany

CHRISTMAS MARKETS GUIDE

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Benefits of using our services

Save time

Skip the endless and fruitless internet searches. Our DIY Germany Travel Planner provides everything you need in one place.

Save money

Learn the best train options, destinations and activities. Don’t overspend or waste valuable time on your trip.

Don’t miss out!

Germany has so much to see! Narrow it down and discover what excites you and tailor your trip!

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Concise and useful insider information & discounts to make the most of your trip.

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From Our Happy Clients

A phenomenal tool

That planner is absolutely a phenomenal tool. It made planning our trip & keeping things organized an absolute breeze. […]. Can’t thank you enough for this tool. It is worth every penny.
– Jeremy | Travel Planner

WOW!!

WOW!! That is the single word I have for you after reviewing the itinerary & video!! Truly amazed!! I love your organization, knowledge, and guidance!! […] this is exactly what I needed ♥️
– Heather | Itinerary Review

Taken all the planning stress away

Your service really has taken all the planning stress away from me. Research takes a lot of time and you have done it all for me. Thanks so much! Everything is clear and the video is sooooo helpful!
– Lisa | Custom Itinerary

A game-changer

Cate’s expertise has been a game-changer in planning our 3-week trip. […] she delivered outstanding suggestions and guidance.
– KarieLynn | Itinerary Review

We had a blast!

Thank you Cate Brubaker for making our Germany trip so memorable…my family loved it! Your itinerary ideas and recommendations were spot on!
– Cindy | Itinerary Review

A perfect itinerary for us

Cate is fantastic! I was feeling quite overwhelmed in trying to plan our trip. She put together a perfect itinerary for us.
– Kim | Custom Itinerary

A huge THANK YOU to Cate and Aaron

A huge THANK YOU to Cate and Aaron for the Germany Travel Planner! I am currently in the planning process of my trip to Germany and have referred to the planner numerous times! I have found it to be extremely helpful! […] if you haven’t purchased the GERMANY TRAVEL PLANNER, you are missing out! I highly recommend it! 🥰
– Bev | Travel Planner

Cate is the person to go to

We just had our consult with Cate and let me tell you she is amazing. Cate took my jumbled itinerary and turned it into a trip that we will never forget. She answered all our questions and she had so many great ideas. If you need help planning your trip Cate is the person to go to. You will not be disappointed.
Thank you again Cate you truly are the best.
– Robbi | Zoom Consult

It’s so cool

“If anyone is on the fence about buying Cate’s trip planning bundle…DO IT! My husband and I are planning our trip and we just got the bundle tonight and it’s so cool. Lots of ideas, links etc. Planning can be overwhelming, and Cate breaks it down into simple steps to help you choose what works best for you. Thanks Cate!
– Stephanie | Travel Planner

Cate will enhance your trip

If you are planning a trip to Germany, I cannot stress enough how much a consult with Cate will enhance your trip. This is my third year in a row to go to Germany (I am very fortunate) and my third consult. Every single time, she has offered valuable tips and guidance for my trip. And, if you don’t already have the Germany travel planning guide — get it NOW!
Besides the great information you will get from Cate, she is a lot of fun to chat with! You just cannot go wrong with a consult!
Thanks Cate Brubaker!
– Jen | Zoom Consult

An amazing 1:1 consult

I would like to thank Cate Brubaker for an amazing 1:1 consult to assist me with planning our family trip to Germany this summer. Prior to our meeting, I browsed the videos and detailed information on the Germany Travel Planner, and used the planning spreadsheet to make a list of cities, towns and sights we were potentially interested in exploring. […] I am thrilled to have found this page – and Cate and Aaron’s Germany Travel Planner – to create our dream vacation to Germany in a few months. Don’t hesitate to book some time with Cate – it is well worth it!
– Dawn | Zoom Consult

Super excited

I had a Zoom meeting with Cate, and it was incredible! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience-from the interactive map of hotels/dining/experiences to the great photos, ideas, and advice. I am even more excited for my trip than I was before our meeting. I feel organized vs anxious/prepared vs guessing and know how to make the most of our time in Germany. […] My whole family is super excited for Alpine Slides & Spaghetti ice cream! Thanks for a great service Cate!
Thanks again, you were so fun to talk to and I feel so much better! ❤️
– Tracey | Zoom Consult