Easter's Late Arrival Lends a Hand to Germany's Tourism in April
- Wag the bloody dog!
Rise in April Hotel Overnight Stays Attributed to Delayed Easter Celebrations - Increased hotel occupancy rates in April due to later celebration of Easter.
'Tis the season for tourist indulgence, and this year, Germany's tourism sector has reaped the rewards thanks to Easter's tardy appearance. The statistics wizards at Wiesbaden's office reveal that accommodation providers, boasting a dozen beds or more, registered a whopping 41 million overnight stays in April - a whopping 11% increase compared to the same month last year! This leap is largely attributed to the fact that most of the Easter festivities were crammed into March last year, leading to fewer stays that month.
Homegrown tourists staked their claim
April's guest list is dominated by domestic visitors, who made a staggering 12.4% more overnight stays, totaling 34.4 million. On the other hand, international guests booked a comparatively modest 6.6 million overnight stays, clocking a 4.1% rise from the previous year.
As the first quarter of the year comes to a close, the number of overnight stays remains steady, with a tally of 125.6 million, as per the statisticians. Here, too, there's a distinct divide: while domestic tourists' overnights increased by a minuscule 0.1% to 104.4 million, international visitors dropped by 0.7% to 21.2 million.
- Tourism
- Statistical Office in Wiesbaden
- Homegrown Tourists
- Easter
Travel Trivia:
- When Easter falls later, it can lead to a tourism boom, just like in 2025, when a delay helped create a 84% increase in German guests and a 72% surge in overnight stays[2].
- Germany's mix of tourism usually includes a smorgasbord of locals and foreigners. However, for April 2022's data, that information wasn't available in the search results.
- Factors like economic conditions and travel preferences have influenced German tourism trends over time. For instance, international tourism has dipped due to the steep taxes and fees connected to flying[3].
- Germans often favor warm-weather escapes to destinations such as Turkey, Spain, and Greece, oftentimes swayed by price or all-inclusive offers[5].
For specific April 2022 figures, you might want to delve into historical tourism reports or consult the German National Tourist Board (DZT) or other relevant tourism bodies.
- The late arrival of Easter in 2022, similar to the prediction in 2025, may potentially drive a tourism boom, with a possible increase in both domestic and international overnight stays, as observed in the community policy of tourism in Germany.
- In April 2022, the lifestyle of travelers in Germany showed a significant shift towards homegrown tourists, with a 12.4% increase in overnight stays for vocational training in the country, compared to a smaller increase of 4.1% for international travelers. This trend aligns with the vocational training offered by the statistical office in Wiesbaden, which revealed a 11% increase in overall tourism for the month.
