Holiday in Birmingham
City in the United Kingdom — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇬🇧
Country
United Kingdom
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to September (summer, 15-25 °C, longest days). Autumn and winter are atmospheric for indoor culture and Christmas markets.
Budget/day
90-160 €
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Birmingham (BHX, about 1.5-2 h direct from Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf). Or Eurostar + train via London.
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What makes Birmingham special as a destination?
Birmingham is England's second-largest city and has transformed in recent years from an industrial town to one of the most exciting cultural centers in the UK. The city in the heart of the West Midlands was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and is reinventing itself today with creative quarters, Michelin stars, and a vibrant art scene. The Bullring & Grand Central is one of the most modern shopping centers in Europe, and the connected Birmingham New Street Station has been spectacularly renovated. The Selfridges facade — with over 15,000 shiny aluminum discs — is an architectural landmark. The Jewellery Quarter is Birmingham's melting pot of creativity: hundreds of jewelers, artist studios, craft breweries, and independent cafes in Victorian workshops. More than 40% of British jewelry is made here. The Balti Triangle is the birthplace of Balti curry — an entire district full of Pakistani restaurants. The Library of Birmingham — Europe's largest public library — is an architectural masterpiece with a rooftop terrace and panoramic views. The Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery houses the world's largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite art. And for Tolkien fans: J.R.R. Tolkien grew up in Birmingham, and the area around Sarehole Mill inspired the Shire.
What are the top highlights in Birmingham?
The top highlights in Birmingham include Jewellery Quarter, Library of Birmingham, Balti Triangle, Selfridges Building, Birmingham Back to Backs.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Jewellery Quarter
Creative quarter in Victorian workshops: jewelers, artist studios, craft breweries, and independent cafes.
Library of Birmingham
Europe's largest public library: spectacular architecture with a rooftop terrace and panoramic views over the city.
Balti Triangle
Birthplace of Balti curry: an entire district full of authentic Pakistani restaurants and street food.
Selfridges Building
Architectural landmark with 15,000 aluminum discs: futuristic blob as part of the Bullring Shopping Centre.
Birmingham Back to Backs
National Trust: last remaining Victorian back-to-back houses in England — an authentic insight into industrial history.
Tolkien's Shire
Sarehole Mill and Moseley Bog: the childhood places of J.R.R. Tolkien that inspired the Shire and Middle-earth.
Hotels in Birmingham
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When is the best time to visit Birmingham?
The best time to visit Birmingham is May to September (summer, 15-25 °C, longest days). Autumn and winter are atmospheric for indoor culture and Christmas markets.. 15-25 °C, mild and changeable, typically English with occasional rain In winter: 2-8 °C, cold and rainy, but atmospheric winter mood with Christmas markets
Recommended travel time
May to September (summer, 15-25 °C, longest days). Autumn and winter are atmospheric for indoor culture and Christmas markets.
Summer
15-25 °C, mild and changeable, typically English with occasional rain
Winter
2-8 °C, cold and rainy, but atmospheric winter mood with Christmas markets
How much does a holiday in Birmingham cost?
Budget travellers: 50-80 €/day, mid-range: 90-160 €/day, luxury: 180-400 €/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
50-80 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
90-160 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
180-400 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Birmingham?
Flight to Birmingham (BHX, about 1.5-2 h direct from Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf). Or Eurostar + train via London.
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
No visa required — Germans do not need a visa for the UK (up to 6 months), but a valid passport is required since Brexit.
Balti curry — for an authentic experience in the Balti Triangle, it's best to go during the week and order a 'Balti for 2' with naan.
West Midlands Metro — the tram connects Birmingham with Wolverhampton and is the most convenient way to get around the city center.
Frankfurt Christmas Market — the largest German Christmas market outside Germany takes place in Birmingham from November to December!
Cadbury World — the chocolate factory in Bournville (20 min by bus) is a must for families and chocolate fans.
What should you eat in Birmingham?
Typical specialities in Birmingham: Balti Curry — invented in Birmingham in the 1970s: spicy curry served in a thin steel bowl, accompanied by naan., Full English Breakfast — the hearty English breakfast with bacon, eggs, beans, toast, sausages, and black pudding., Sunday Roast — traditional Sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding, potatoes, vegetables, and plenty of gravy., Fish and Chips — England's classic: battered cod with thick chips, mushy peas, and vinegar., Afternoon Tea — Birmingham's grand hotels offer stylish afternoon tea with scones, sandwiches, and cakes..
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