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HOW DO YOU ARRANGE POSTAGE TO GERMANY?
It's easy to send a parcel to Germany - and what better company to send a parcel to Germany with than DHL?. You don't even need to register - although it takes only a few minutes and gives you access to a number of great benefits. Ship with a name you can trust.
Our drivers can collect your parcel or letter from your home or work on a day of your choice. Or you can drop it off at one of our 50+ depots nationwide and make savings on sending a parcel to Germany.
Any time you send a parcel to Germany with us, you'll enjoy the peace of mind of free online tracking via your unique shipment number and £50 free contents cover as standard.
Germany is one of our most popular European destinations. We help hundreds of customers send parcels to Germany every week, and we take great care to make sure they’re delivered quickly and safely.
Postage to Germany includes all major cities, such as: Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Essen, Bremen and many more.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO DELIVER A PACKAGE TO GERMANY?
When you send a parcel to Germany with DHL eCommerce UK, we’ll ensure we have it delivered to your recipient within just three days.
Delivery could take up to seven days if the destination is a little more rural. It is also worth noting that national holidays can impact our delivery times. We’ve listed the dates for this year's holidays below:
2025 Germany National Holidays
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1st January |
New Year’s Day (Neujahrstag) |
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18th April |
Good Friday (Karfreitag) |
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21st April |
Easter Monday (Ostermontag) |
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1st May |
Labour Day (Maifeiertag) |
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29th May |
Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt) |
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9th June |
Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) |
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3rd October |
German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) |
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25th December |
Christmas Day (Weihnachtstag) |
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26th December |
St. Stephen's Day (Stephanstag) |
*Public holidays in Germany may affect our estimated transit times. Please note, some regions celebrate additional public holidays, so it’s worth checking before arranging postage to Germany.
Send a Parcel to Germany Affordably
Wondering how much it costs for postage to Germany? Delivery to Germany starts at Temporarily unavailable *, if you drop off at a depot. You can see a range of different prices depending on the weight of the package below.We offer a range of delivery options, including large parcel delivery.
| Weight of parcel being delivered to Germany | International Economy Prices |
| 1kg | Currently Unavailable |
| 5kg | Currently Unavailable |
| 10kg | Currently Unavailable |
| 25kg | Currently Unavailable |
SHIPPING TO GERMANY CUSTOMS INFORMATION
Since 1st January 2021, a customs invoice has been needed when sending parcels to EU countries (including Germany).
If you aren't familiar with this process, don't worry - it's quick and easy to do. Our booking form gathers all the information needed to generate a customs invoice on your behalf. Once you've paid for your shipping to Germany, the label and five copies of the customs invoice will print off - which you can simply attach to your parcel.
Duties and taxes may also apply when sending a parcel to Germany. Any outstanding duties and taxes will need to be paid by your recipient before the parcel can be delivered to them.
HM Revenue & Customs has more information on tax and customs considerations around postage to Germany.
ARE THERE RESTRICTIONS WHEN SHIPPING TO GERMANY?
You should always check whether the contents inside your package are allowed before you send.
Sending a parcel to Germany and need more information? You'll find the current restrictions on shipments on the Zoll (German Customs) website.
Some examples of items you can’t post when you send a parcel to Germany include:
RESTRICTED AND PROHIBITED GOODS
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Food |
Illegal and dangerous |
Other |
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Food of animal origin |
Drugs/medications |
Currency |
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Foods of non-animal origin |
Chemicals |
Rough diamonds |
| Unsafe foods | Weapons and explosives | Products from endangered species |
*Please be aware that we also have our own prohibited items list, in addition to country-specific restrictions.
HOW TO PACKAGE PARCELS TO GERMANY
Although Germany doesn’t seem far from the UK, and we'll take great care of your package, we still advise you take care with packaging before sending your parcel to Germany.
We transport parcels from 0.5kg up to 25kg in weight, and 80 x 80 x 80cm max in size. It’s worth remembering your parcel may travel through several depots with automated sorting machines.
So, always be sure to pack your items well and use cushioning material to help protect the contents inside from damage. Use a sturdy outer box and don’t over fill it.
You can find more information in our guides on sending fragile items by courier and how to package parcels for international shipping.
THE BENEFITS
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We can collect from home or work address |
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Globally trusted courier shipping worldwide |
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Online tracking and delivery notifications for you and your recipient |
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£50 free contents cover as standard |
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Integrated with over 10 ecommerce platforms to make sending parcels even easier |
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Offer your customers easy returns with our ‘’reverse order’’ functionality |
MANY WAYS TO SAVE
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Drop off and save at any one of our 3,500 ServicePoints or depots |
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''My DHL rewards'' - exclusive to our customers |
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Cashback into your pre-pay account when you add funds (Terms apply) |
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Multi-parcel discounts available on some UK services (Terms apply) |
COVER AND TRACK YOUR PARCEL - FROM THE UK TO GERMANY
Sending a parcel to Germany with DHL eCommerce UK means you’ll have access to DHL's global network – DHL is also one of the biggest and most trusted couriers in the world.
You'll get full access to our online track and trace tool and can manage your delivery in just a few clicks.
We get proof of delivery on every International shipment and provide £50 contents cover as standard, on every international parcel you send.
Shipping a parcel or package of greater value? You can upgrade the level of cover on your parcel up to £5,000.
You'll get a one-hour collection window for one of our drivers to collect your parcel from your registered address. Or you can drop off at one of our 50+ depots.
Get a quick quote today before booking to post your parcel to Germany.
Need more help? Visit our Help Centre for further information.
