Travel Vocabulary - A2-B1
Master German travel vocabulary for transportation, accommodation, and tourism.
This vocabulary will help you navigate airports, hotels, and tourist destinations in German-speaking countries.
Practice these words to communicate effectively while traveling in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Word List
| # | German | English | German Example | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | die Reise | trip/journey | Eine schöne Reise. | A beautiful trip. |
| 2 | der Urlaub | vacation | Ich mache Urlaub. | I am on vacation. |
| 3 | das Hotel | hotel | Wir übernachten im Hotel. | We stay at the hotel. |
| 4 | die Reservierung | reservation | Ich habe eine Reservierung. | I have a reservation. |
| 5 | der Flug | flight | Der Flug ist pünktlich. | The flight is on time. |
| 6 | der Flughafen | airport | Wir fahren zum Flughafen. | We drive to the airport. |
| 7 | das Flugzeug | airplane | Das Flugzeug startet. | The airplane takes off. |
| 8 | der Zug | train | Der Zug fährt ab. | The train departs. |
| 9 | der Bahnhof | train station | Wir treffen uns am Bahnhof. | We meet at the train station. |
| 10 | der Bus | bus | Der Bus kommt gleich. | The bus is coming soon. |
| 11 | das Taxi | taxi | Rufen Sie ein Taxi. | Call a taxi. |
| 12 | das Auto | car | Wir fahren mit dem Auto. | We drive by car. |
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| # | German | English | German Example | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | die Mietwagen | rental car | Ich miete ein Auto. | I rent a car. |
| 14 | der Koffer | suitcase | Packen Sie den Koffer. | Pack the suitcase. |
| 15 | der Rucksack | backpack | Mein Rucksack ist schwer. | My backpack is heavy. |
| 16 | der Pass | passport | Zeigen Sie Ihren Pass. | Show your passport. |
| 17 | das Visum | visa | Brauchen Sie ein Visum? | Do you need a visa? |
| 18 | die Karte | ticket/map | Eine Karte bitte. | One ticket please. |
| 19 | die Landkarte | map | Zeigen Sie mir die Landkarte. | Show me the map. |
| 20 | der Strand | beach | Wir gehen zum Strand. | We go to the beach. |
| 21 | das Meer | sea | Das Meer ist blau. | The sea is blue. |
| 22 | der Berg | mountain | Wir besteigen den Berg. | We climb the mountain. |
| 23 | die Sehenswürdigkeit | sight | Besuchen Sie die Sehenswürdigkeiten. | Visit the sights. |
| 24 | das Museum | museum | Wir gehen ins Museum. | We go to the museum. |
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| # | German | English | German Example | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | die Stadt | city | Eine schöne Stadt. | A beautiful city. |
| 26 | das Land | country | Welches Land? | Which country? |
| 27 | die Währung | currency | Welche Währung? | Which currency? |
| 28 | der Wechselkurs | exchange rate | Wie ist der Wechselkurs? | What is the exchange rate? |
| 29 | die Reiseversicherung | travel insurance | Haben Sie eine Reiseversicherung? | Do you have travel insurance? |
| 30 | der Reiseführer | travel guide | Kaufen Sie einen Reiseführer. | Buy a travel guide. |
Related Exercises
Multiple Choice
Test your vocabulary with multiple-choice questions. Switch between English → German and German → English modes.
Write the Word
Active recall exercise. Type the German word for the English translation. Handles umlauts and case variations.
Insert a Word in a Sentence
Complete sentences by choosing the correct word from multiple choice options. Practice vocabulary in context.
Frequently Asked Questions
What vocabulary is covered in this topic?
This page covers 30 essential German words for Travel Vocabulary at A2-B1 level, including common terms and phrases you'll need in real-world situations.
How should I practice these words?
Practice by reading the example sentences, using the words in context, and completing the related exercises. Regular review is key to retention.
Are there exercises available?
Yes! Check the Related Exercises section above for interactive practice activities that will help you master this vocabulary.