Send parcels to Germany from the UK
Ship from the UK to Germany
As one of Europe's largest economies, Germany receives thousands of parcels from the UK each and every day. So, it’s no wonder that sending parcels to Germany is quick and easy with Evri.
Whether you’re sending a business letter to Germany from the UK, or a gift to family or friends in Dusseldorf, you can trust Evri to get them there. We also ship to other European countries, so whether you want to send a parcel to Ireland or ship to France, we make it easy to deliver across the continent.
Cheap parcel delivery to Germany
When you ship from the UK to Germany with Evri, our team of reliable Couriers are on hand to get all your parcels straight to their destination. You can send parcels internationally up to 15kg, and all of them are priced per 250g, so you can save money sending by providing the exact weight of your parcel. Take a look at our pricing table to see how much it costs to send a parcel to Germany:
| Parcel size | Prices from |
|---|---|
| Parcel size 250g | Prices from £6.66 |
| Parcel size 500g | Prices from £7.64 |
| Parcel size 1kg | Prices from £8.20 |
| Parcel size 2kg | Prices from £8.20 |
| Parcel size 5kg+ | Prices from £10.36 |
German national holidays to be aware of
Like many countries across Europe, Germany is home to a variety of public holidays that can increase parcel delivery times. To ensure your delivery arrives swiftly, you should avoid sending them around the following dates:
- New Year's Day – 01/01/2024
- Epiphany – 06/01/2024
- International Women's Day – 08/03/2024
- Good Friday – 07/04/2024
- Easter Sunday – 09/04/2024
- Easter Monday – 10/04/2024
- Labour Day – 01/05/2024
- Ascension Day – 18/05/2024
- Whit Sunday – 28/05/2024
- Whit Monday – 29/05/2024
- Corpus Christi – 08/06/2024
- Assumption Day – 15/08/2024
- Day of German Unity – 03/10/2024
- Reformation Day – 31/10/2024
- All Saints' Day – 01/11/2024
- Repentance Day – 22/10/2024
- Christmas Day – 25/12/2024
- 2nd Day of Christmas – 26/12/2024
Alongside these national holidays, many individual German states also have their own public holidays that can also lengthen delivery windows, so be sure to have a look for these before sending your parcel on its way.
How to send parcels to Germany
We offer three methods for sending parcels to Germany with Evri:
Sending multiple parcels to Germany
Running a product-based business means you'll often have multiple items to send at once. Our Bulk Integrations tool makes it quick and easier to send several parcels to Germany in one go:
- Link your Evri account with your marketplace seller’s account or upload your parcels using a CSV file
- Book your parcels in one go
- Package up your items and print off your postage label at home or in-store
- Send your parcels using any of our 14,000+ UK ParcelShops and Lockers or book a Courier Collection for pick-up
Why send internationally with Evri?
If you send a parcel to Germany with Evri, you get access to all of the following benefits for your parcel:
ParcelShop Priority delivery which can get your parcel to its destination in 3-6 days
Only pay for what you send with our pricing per 250g service
Fill out all your customs forms online without ever printing anything out
Print the labels for your parcels at home or in-store, for free
Send all your marketplace parcels in one go with our Bulk Integration tool
PrePay on any parcel before sending to save time at checkout
Enjoy end-to-end tracking while your parcels are being delivered
Get free parcel cover up to a value of £20 on all your deliveries
What you can and can’t send to Germany
Although our Couriers can send a variety of different items abroad, there are some restrictions you need to keep in mind when sending parcels by courier to Germany.
You can see which items are not permitted in our prohibited items list. You should also check the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and UK Civil Aviation Authority guides. This means you can keep up-to-date with the latest restrictions for parcels sent to other countries, via airlines.
How to format the address when posting to Germany
When you send a package to Germany, you'll need to follow the correct address structure laid out below:
- The recipient's name
- The house number after the street name
- The five-digit postcode before the town name, on the same line
- The country name in capitals
For example:
Mr J. Bloggs
Home Avenue 28
04103 Leipzig
GERMANY
But don’t worry, all you need to do is enter the right address information at checkout and we’ll make sure it’s formatted correctly when you print your label.