Buying a Holiday Home: Prices and Information on Destinations in Germany

Looking for a Holiday Apartment? Find Your Perfect Match with Engel & Völkers

Everyone has a unique vision of their ideal holiday home. Perhaps you are looking for a modern apartment for singles or couples in a high-rise property that offers additional comfort and amenities. Imagine an attractive residence featuring communal facilities such as pools, fitness centers, on-site supermarkets, and restaurants - all while enjoying panoramic views of the landscape from an elevated perspective.

Alternatively, you may prefer a more private setting in a smaller, boutique holiday property suitable for the whole family. Exceptional options include penthouses with spacious rooftop terraces or romantic, cozy attic apartments and maisonettes in Alpine chalets. If you are considering purchasing a holiday home or apartment, contact our experienced local consultants at Engel & Völkers to inquire about our current portfolio of properties for sale.

Prime Tourism Regions in Germany

In addition to our international destinations, we are well-represented in Germany's top tourism states, including:

• Lower Saxony: North Sea, Lüneburg Heath, Weser Uplands

• Schleswig-Holstein: North Sea, Baltic Sea, Holstein Switzerland

• Hamburg: Elbe Suburbs, Altes Land

• Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Baltic Sea Coast, Fischland-Darß-Zingst Peninsula, Mecklenburg Lake District

• Brandenburg: Havelland, Barnim, Dahme Lake District

• Saxony-Anhalt: Harz Mountains, Altmark

• North Rhine-Westphalia: Sauerland, Münsterland, Bergisches Land, Teutoburg Forest

• Rhineland-Palatinate: Moselle, Saar, Nahe, Rhine, Hunsrück, Eifel

• Saarland: Moselle, Saarschleife

• Baden-Württemberg: Lake Constance, Swabian Alb

• Bavaria: The Alps, Bavarian Lakes (e.g., Lake Tegernsee, Lake Chiemsee)

Buying a Holiday Apartment: Price Trends in German Regions

Following the decline in interest rates in 2024, demand for holiday properties has risen once again. Overall, this market has proven to be less dependent on mortgage rates over the years. This is largely because holiday homes and apartments are frequently purchased with a high proportion of equity, minimizing the impact of interest rate fluctuations. Consequently, price corrections in this segment have been much less significant than in the primary residential market. In prime locations of the most popular regions, prices have remained stable and continue to consolidate.

Purchase Prices for Holiday Apartments by Location

In 2026, purchase prices remain stable across most regions, particularly in prime locations:

• Lake Constance: EUR 3,000 - 6,000 per sqm

• Five Lakes Region (Bavaria): EUR 3,500 - 8,000 per sqm

• Norderney/North Sea: EUR 10,000 - 14,000 per sqm

• Timmendorfer Strand/Baltic Sea: EUR 5,000 - 7,500 per sqm

In good and mid-range locations, properties often show strong potential for appreciation over time, making them excellent capital investments with attractive yields. In prime locations, prices are currently stable to rising, depending on the specific region.

Purchase Prices in Mid-Range and Basic Locations

Our local consultants can provide you with detailed information for each specific area. Prices in mid-range locations are often significantly more accessible, as shown by these comparative figures:

• Lake Constance: EUR 3,000 – 8,500 per sqm

• Five Lakes Region: EUR 3,500 – 13,000 per sqm

• Norderney/North Sea: EUR 10,000 – 18,000 per sqm

• Timmendorf Beach/Baltic Sea: EUR 2,000 - 11,000 per sqm

International Appeal of Holiday Homes in Germany

While domestic properties are highly sought after, international holiday homes never lose their appeal. Germany simply cannot offer a Mediterranean climate year-round. Properties in Mallorca, in particular, continue to see high demand; the island is easily accessible yet feels like another world with its sea, palm trees, and Mediterranean vegetation. Similarly popular are the Spanish coasts, the picturesque landscapes of Italy, and villas on the Greek islands.

If you wish to purchase a holiday apartment in one of these destinations, you can submit your search request online or contact your regional Engel & Völkers Shop for current listings.

For an overview of price trends for Holiday Apartments in Germany, please refer to the Engel & Völkers Market Report Holiday Homes in Germany (available here starting April 7, 2026).

Are you looking to sell a Holiday Home?

Whether you’re ready to sell or just looking for some guidance, we’ll provide a no-obligation appraisal of your Holiday Home. Feel free to contact the real estate agents at Engel & Völkers directly in your hometown or at your vacation destination to discuss a valuation and/or sale.