The German National Tourist Board has published its first Germany Halal Travel Guide, available in English for now and with an Arabic version to follow soon. Content highlights Munich, Dusseldorf, Dresden, and Berlin – cities that are uniquely attractive and boasting infrastructure that is Muslim-friendly.
The guide, which is available for download on the NTO’s website, also provides information on the 16 German federal states, practical travel tips and itineraries, halal restaurants and mosque listings, hotel suggestions, and more.
Sharing the news with attendees of the Halal in Travel Global Summit 2025, Yamina Sofo, director, GCC at the German National Tourist Board, said the publication would function as the “gateway to discover Germany as a respectful, enriching, and welcoming destination for Muslim travellers”.
Sofo said her country recognises the value of the global Muslim travel market, and regards it as “one of the most dynamic and influential segments today”.
“Germany is listening, learning and actively responding. With more than five million Muslims living in Germany and increasing numbers visiting each year, we are committed to ensuring that Muslim travellers feel welcomed, respected and fully accommodated across the tourism industry. Our focus is on inclusive service, authentic engagement, and building an atmosphere where travellers can be comfortable expressing and practicing their faith,” she added.
She promised Muslim travellers a trip around Germany that will give them “peace of mind, knowing your comfort and dignity are prioritised”.
The Germany Halal Travel Guide is produced with the help of Crescentrating, which has been instrumental in the production of similar travel guides with other NTOs, including that of New York City in the US, Málaga in Spain, the Philippines, and Macau.
“These guidebooks are useful from two angles. One, they provide handy travel information to Muslim travellers. Two, which is the more important benefit, they give Muslim travellers the perception of a warm welcome by the destination,” Crescentrating’s founder, Fazal Bahardeen, told TTG Asia.
