Holiday in Rimini
City in Italy — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇮🇹
Country
Italy
Type
City
Best time to travel
June to September for beach holidays, May and October pleasant for culture and sightseeing
Budget/day
85-140 € (4-star hotel, restaurants, Bagno)
Getting there from Germany
Car via Brenner about 7 hours from Munich (toll about €35), direct flights from several German cities about 1.5 hours
About Rimini
Rimini is the undisputed capital of the Italian Adriatic coast and has been one of the most popular travel destinations for German tourists for decades. The city on the Romagna coast combines 15 kilometers of fine sandy beach with a surprisingly rich cultural history that dates back to Roman times. The Arch of Augustus and the Tiberius Bridge testify to the significance of the ancient colony of Ariminum, while the Renaissance splendor of the Tempio Malatestiano, designed by Leon Battista Alberti, is among the architectural jewels of Emilia-Romagna. But Rimini is above all one thing: a celebration of life by the sea. The kilometers of beaches are divided into numbered Bagni, each with its own umbrellas, sunbeds, and beach bar. The system may be unusual for first-time visitors, but it offers an unmatched comfort: showers, changing rooms, playgrounds, lifeguards, and fresh Piadina right by the water. In the evening, the promenade transforms into an endless promenade with gelaterias, restaurants, and live music. Federico Fellini, the legendary film director, was born in Rimini and paid an unforgettable tribute to his hometown in films like Amarcord. The FELLINI Museum, dedicated to him in the restored Castel Sismondo, is a must for culture enthusiasts. The old town around Piazza Cavour and the fish market surprises with elegant palaces, lively bars, and a culinary scene that goes far beyond beach pizza. For German tourists, getting there is quite simple: by car via the Brenner Pass and the A14, Rimini can be reached in about seven hours from Munich. Alternatively, low-cost airlines fly directly to Federico Fellini Airport. One should plan for toll fees on Italian highways – approximately €30-40 from the Austrian border to Rimini. The city is also a perfect starting point for day trips to San Marino, Ravenna, or the hills of Romagna.
Top 6 highlights in Rimini
The places you absolutely must not miss.
15 km Sandstrand
Endless, fine sandy Adriatic beach with organized Bagni, beach service, and water sports for every taste
Altstadt & Tempio Malatestiano
Surprisingly elegant old town with Renaissance cathedral, Arch of Augustus, and lively Piazza Cavour
FELLINI Museum
Interactive museum in Castel Sismondo, dedicated to the city's most famous son and his film art
Tiberiusbrücke
2,000-year-old Roman bridge over the Marecchia – one of the best-preserved structures of antiquity in Italy
Nachtleben & Riviera-Clubs
Legendary club scene along the Riviera with beach bars, nightclubs, and open-air events in summer
Italia in Miniatura
Amusement park with 270 miniature replicas of Italian landmarks – perfect for families with children
Hotels in Rimini
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Rimini
Recommended travel time
June to September for beach holidays, May and October pleasant for culture and sightseeing
Summer
Hot and sunny, 28-34°C, water temperature 24-27°C, occasionally humid
Winter
Cool, 3-10°C, foggy at the coast, many beach hotels closed
How much does a holiday in Rimini cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
50-75 € (guesthouses, Piadina stalls, beach entry)
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
85-140 € (4-star hotel, restaurants, Bagno)
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
160-280 € (boutique hotel, gourmet, beach club)
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Understand the Bagno system: Each beach section has a number, sunbeds and umbrellas cost €15-25 per day – for that, top service
Try Piadina Romagnola – the flatbread filled with ham, Squacquerone cheese, and arugula is the street food of the region
Plan for toll fees: Brenner-Rimini about €35 one way, Telepass box saves time at toll stations
Day trip to San Marino (only 20 min.) – the microstate on the mountain offers grand views and duty-free shopping
Eat in the old town in the evening instead of on the beach – the quality and prices are significantly better in the Borgo zone
Food & drink in Rimini
These specialties you must try!
