Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) The new international airport of Mongolia (opened in 2021) is located 52 km southwest of Ulaanbaatar — a modern structure that starkly contrasts with the surrounding steppe. From Germany, there are delightfully good connections: MIAT Mongolian Airlines: Di

Trans-Mongolian Railway

The Ultimate Alternative to Flying The Trans-Mongolian Railway is a variant of the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway and one of the great train journeys of the world. The route Moscow → Ulaanbaatar (via Irkutsk and Lake Baikal) takes about 4.5 days and passes through the Russian taiga, past Lake Baik

Transport within the Country

Jeep Tours — the Standard Means Outside of Ulaanbaatar, there are no public transportation options that tourists can use effectively, and only a few paved roads. The standard for all trips to the steppe, the Gobi, and the north: an off-road vehicle with driver and guide. Organized Tour: Guide + dri

Visa Germans, Austrians, and Swiss do not need a visa for stays up to 30 days. A passport is required, valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of the trip. Entry at Chinggis Khaan Airport is straightforward — stamp in, done. For longer stays: Apply for a visa at the Mongolian Embassy in Berlin (a

Communication & Language

SIM Card & Internet Providers: Mobicom (best network), Unitel, Skytel. Buy SIM cards at the airport or in UB shops. Price: 5,000–10,000 MNT (1.30–2.60€) for a SIM with 5–10 GB data volume. Network coverage: 4G in Ulaanbaatar and provincial capitals. In the steppe, the Gobi, and the mountains: NO si

Packing List for Mongolia

Mongolia requires a well-thought-out packing list. The conditions are extreme — from blazing sun to freezing cold to hours of dust in the jeep. Here's the most important: Clothing (Layering Principle!) Warm sleeping bag (comfort range 0°C to −5°C): Ger camps have blankets, but your own sleeping ba

Health & Vaccinations

Vaccinations Recommended: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Rabies (dogs and wolves!), TBE/Tick-borne Encephalitis (ticks in the northern taiga) Standard Refresh: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio, Measles Rabies Vaccination Especially Important: Every ger has guard dogs that can become aggressive. Stray dogs in UB a

General Safety Situation Mongolia is an exceptionally safe travel destination. The crime rate is low, and violent crimes against tourists are extremely rare. Mongolians are a hospitable, honest people, and you feel particularly safe in the countryside. The greatest risks are not human in nature, but

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Travel Guide Mongolia

Your complete travel guide to the land of endless steppes

Capital:Ulaanbaatar

Language:Mongolian (Cyrillic)

Currency:Tugrik (MNT)

Best Travel Time:Jun–Sep

Flight Time:~8 hrs from DE (Direct)

Visa:Not required (30 days)

Last updated: 17 March 2026 · 13 Chapters · 40 Sections

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Route Suggestions

Classic Mongolia Tour

14–21 days

The grand tour with Central Mongolia and the Gobi Desert — wild horses, nomads, Genghis Khan's ancient capital, and the spectacular desert. The most popular and comprehensive route.

UlaanbaatarKhustain NuruuKarakorumOrkhon-TalGobi (Yolyn Am, Khongoryn Els, Bayanzag)Ulaanbaatar

Gobi Express

7 days

The Gobi highlights compact in one week — ice gorge, singing dunes, dinosaur cliffs, and camel riding. Intensive and with long travel days, but doable for travelers with limited time.

UlaanbaatarYolyn AmKhongoryn ElsBayanzagUlaanbaatar

North & Lake Khövsgöl

10–14 days

The other Mongolia: From the rock formations in Terelj across the steppe to Karakorum and on to the majestic Lake Khövsgöl. Optional: Expedition to the Tsaatan reindeer nomads. For nature lovers and riders.

UlaanbaatarTerelj-NationalparkKarakorumKhövsgöl-SeeTsaatan (optional)Ulaanbaatar

Mongolia Compact: Terelj & Steppe

5–7 days

The maximum from one week: Ulaanbaatar intensive, the world's largest equestrian statue, Terelj National Park with riding and rock landscape, wild horses in Khustain Nuruu. Perfect for first-time visitors with little time or as a combination with other destinations.

UlaanbaatarDschingis-Khan-StatueTerelj-NationalparkKhustain NuruuUlaanbaatar

All Chapters

Planning· 3 Chapters

Chapter 1

Welcome to Mongolia

4 Sections

Chapter 2

Best Travel Time & Climate

3 Sections

Chapter 3

Budget & Costs

3 Sections

Regions· 4 Chapters

Chapter 4

Ulaanbaatar

4 Sections

Chapter 5

Gobi Desert

4 Sections

Chapter 6

Central Mongolia

4 Sections

Chapter 7

North: Khövsgöl Lake & Terelj

4 Sections

Understanding· 3 Chapters

Chapter 8

Nomadic Culture

3 Sections

Chapter 9

History

2 Sections

Chapter 10

Food & Drink

1 Sections

Practical· 3 Chapters

Chapter 11

Arrival & Transport

3 Sections

Chapter 12

On Site: Visa, Money & Communication

3 Sections

Chapter 13

Health & Safety

2 Sections

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Regions at a Glance

Ulaanbaatar

The chaotic, pulsating capital as the gateway to Mongolia — Buddhist monasteries, vibrant nightlife, the National Museum, and the largest equestrian statue in the world at the city's gates.

Gandan MonasteryGenghis Khan Equestrian StatueNational MuseumSükhbaatar Square+1

Ulaanbaatar

Gobi Desert

Singing sand dunes up to 300 m high, Flaming Cliffs with dinosaur fossils, the Yolyn Am ice gorge, and two-humped camels in one of the most fascinating deserts in the world.

Khongoryn Els (Singing Dunes)Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag)Yolyn Am (Ice Gorge)Camel Riding+1

Gobi

Central Mongolia

The historical cradle of Mongolian civilization — the UNESCO World Heritage Orkhon Valley, the ancient capital Karakorum with Erdene Zuu, and the steppe with wild horses and nomadic families.

Erdene Zuu MonasteryOrkhon Valley (UNESCO)Orkhon WaterfallPrzewalski's Wild Horses+1

Karakorum

North: Lake Khövsgöl & Terelj

Asia's "Blue Pearl" Khövsgöl Lake amidst taiga forests, the last reindeer nomads in the world, and the nearby Terelj National Park with spectacular rock formations.

Khövsgöl LakeTsaatan Reindeer NomadsTerelj National ParkTurtle Rock+1

Khovsgol