Holiday in Singapore

City in singapur — tips, highlights & best time to visit

Country

singapur

Type

City

Best time to travel

February–April (driest), warm year-round

Budget/day

100–180 €

Getting there from Germany

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Singapore Changi (SIN) in 12 hours. Changi has regularly been voted the best airport in the world – featuring a butterfly garden and a pool.

About Singapore

Singapore is a tropical city-state that unites an astonishing variety in a small space: futuristic architecture like Marina Bay Sands with its iconic infinity pool on the roof stands next to the shophouses of Chinatown, the colorful temples of Little India, and the elegant colonial buildings at Padang. The cleanest and safest metropolis in Asia surprises with unexpected depth. Gardens by the Bay with its 50-meter-high Supertrees, the Cloud Forest, and the Flower Dome is a botanical marvel, especially during the evening light and music show. The Singapore Zoo is considered one of the best in the world with its open-concept design, and the Night Safari is the world's first nocturnal wildlife experience. The colonial Raffles Hotel Bar is the birthplace of the Singapore Sling. However, Singapore's true soul is its food: the city has the highest density of street food hawker centres in the world, and Lian He Ben Ji Claypot Rice or Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice (Michelin star for under €3) prove that great food doesn't have to be expensive. Chinatown, Kampong Glam with the Sultan Mosque, and Little India offer cultural contrasts in a small space. Singapore is tropical warm year-round with occasional rain showers.

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Families
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Culture
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Food
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Top 5 highlights in Singapore

The places you absolutely must not miss.

1

Gardens by the Bay

The Supertree Grove with its giant solar trees, the Cloud Forest, and the Flower Dome – especially magical during the light show 'Garden Rhapsody' in the evening.

2

Marina Bay Sands

The iconic hotel with the infinity pool on the roof (for guests only). The light show 'Spectra' at the foot is free and spectacular.

3

Hawker Centres

Singapore's culinary heart: in these food courts, bankers eat alongside taxi drivers. Maxwell, Lau Pa Sat, and Chinatown Complex are the best.

4

Chinatown & Little India

Two worlds in one city: the Buddhist Tooth Temple next to colorful Hindu temples, spice shops, and the best biryanis in the city.

5

Sentosa Island

Singapore's leisure island with Universal Studios, S.E.A. Aquarium, Palawan Beach, and the Mega Adventure Park – perfect for families.

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Best time to travel for Singapore

Recommended travel time

February–April (driest), warm year-round

Summer

Tropical hot, 30–33 °C year-round, daily short rain showers in the afternoon (monsoon Nov–Jan)

Winter

No real winter – December/January has a bit more rain, but always warm (25–32 °C)

How much does a holiday in Singapore cost?

Average costs per person per day

Budget

40–65 €

Hostel, Street food, Public transport

Mid-range

100–180 €

Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions

Luxury

300–800 €

Boutique hotel, Fine dining

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4 travel tips for Singapore

Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.

The EZ-Link Card (from 12 SGD) is Singapore's public transport card – MRT and buses are spotlessly clean, air-conditioned, and incredibly cheap.

Hawker centres instead of restaurants: the same quality for a tenth of the price. Tian Tian Chicken Rice in Maxwell even has a Michelin Bib Gourmand.

Chewing gum is banned in Singapore – and yes, it is enforced. However, the streets are indeed impeccably clean.

The best free viewpoint is the rooftop bar CÉ LA VI at Marina Bay Sands – the drink (from 25 SGD) is your 'entrance fee'.

Food & drink in Singapore

These specialties you must try!

Hainanese Chicken Rice — Singapore's national dish: poached chicken on aromatic rice with chili and ginger sauce – perfect simplicity.
Chili Crab — Huge crabs in sweet-spicy tomato sauce with fried mantou buns for dipping – a must at Jumbo Seafood.
Laksa — Spicy coconut curry soup with noodles, shrimp, and fish cake – the Katong Laksa variant is legendary.
Satay — Grilled meat skewers with peanut sauce – best at Satay Street near Lau Pa Sat, right next to the skyscrapers.
Kaya Toast — Toasted bread with kaya (coconut-egg spread) and butter, served with soft-boiled eggs and kopi – the traditional breakfast.
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