Travel Planning in German

"Travel Planning" is a German lesson for A2 level. Preparing for a trip. Below are 10 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.

The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.

German words for "Travel Planning"

Goethe-Zertifikat A2 & telc A2 Exam Standard

Everyday communication: shopping, appointments, and basic workplace interactions.

🎯 Exam skill: Writing short informal notes, understanding public announcements.

GermanPronunciationTranslation
die Reise

Die Reise war wunderbar.

/dee RYE-zeh/trip/journey

The trip was wonderful.

buchen

Ich habe das Hotel gebucht.

/BOO-khen/to book

I booked the hotel.

das Gepäck

Mein Gepäck ist schwer.

/dahs geh-PEK/luggage

I need to pack my suitcase.

der Pass

Vergiss deinen Pass nicht!

/dair PAHS/passport

The passport is valid for 5 years.

das Visum

Ich brauche ein Visum.

/dahs VEE-zoom/visa

I need a visa for Germany.

die Grenze

Wir haben die Grenze überquert.

/dee GREN-tseh/border

The flight was on time.

die Sehenswürdigkeit

Wir besuchen viele Sehenswürdigkeiten.

/dee ZAY-ens-vuer-dikh-kyte/tourist attraction

We are going on vacation to Spain.

die Unterkunft

Wir suchen eine Unterkunft.

/dee OON-ter-koonft/accommodation

The luggage weighs 20 kg.

im Voraus

Ich zahle im Voraus.

/im FOR-ows/in advance

I bought a ticket.

der Reiseführer

Der Reiseführer ist sehr hilfreich.

/dair RYE-zeh-fue-rer/travel guide

The flight was delayed.

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Real-Life Germany Cultural Tip:

Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.

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How do you say "Travel Planning" in German?

Key words for "Travel Planning": die Reise, buchen, das Gepäck. All 10 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.

What level is this lesson (A2)?

This is a A2-level lesson with 10 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.

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