Pentecost Monday

Make it longer

Sat 15 May – Mon 17 May is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.

Plan more breaks with the leave planner.

Where to go for Pentecost Monday

Whit Monday is a national holiday, giving a three-day weekend in late spring or early summer. Longer days make it a good time for lakes, the Baltic coast, the Alpine foothills and the Rhine valley.

Budget-friendly

• Rosenheim · Bayern

  Rosenheim lies at the foot of the Bavarian Alps, a short trip from the Chiemsee lake and its island palace of Herrenchiemsee. It is a practical base for mountain walks, lake swims and Bavarian inns.

  Typically around 17 May: high 17°C (62°F), low 8°C (46°F), rain on 64% of days.

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• Rostock · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

  A Hanseatic port with a brick Gothic centre, connected by suburban train to the seaside resort of Warnemünde. Its wide Baltic beach, lighthouse and fish stalls on the old channel suit early summer.

  Typically around 17 May: high 16°C (62°F), low 9°C (48°F), rain on 26% of days.

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Mid-range

• Koblenz · Rheinland-Pfalz

  The Rhine and Moselle meet at the Deutsches Eck, below the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Castles and vineyards of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley lie upstream, and the Moselle valley offers riverside wine villages.

  Typically around 17 May: high 18°C (64°F), low 7°C (45°F), rain on 41% of days.

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• Berlin

  Museum Island, the Brandenburg Gate, the remains of the Wall and very large parks such as the Tiergarten and Tempelhofer Feld give plenty to do. Neighbourhood restaurants cover cuisines from around the world.

  Typically around 17 May: high 19°C (67°F), low 8°C (47°F), rain on 21% of days.

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Splurge

• Munich · Bayern

  Beer gardens, the English Garden and art museums such as the Pinakotheken fill a long weekend. Lakes and the Alps are within reach by regional train for a day of hiking or swimming.

  Typically around 17 May: high 17°C (62°F), low 8°C (46°F), rain on 64% of days.

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• Copenhagen · Hovedstaden

  Reachable by train from northern Germany, Copenhagen has the colourful Nyhavn harbour, Tivoli Gardens and harbour baths for swimming. Cycling is the easiest way to explore its neighbourhoods and food halls.

  Typically around 17 May: high 15°C (59°F), low 9°C (47°F), rain on 26% of days.

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Trip ideas chosen by Public Holidays World, not sponsored. “Typically” lines are past averages, not forecasts; when the date is within about 9 days, a forecast is shown too. For trips abroad, check your government’s official travel advice and entry rules before you book.