From January to August 2026, 41,491 German tourists arrived in Chile, 4.4% more than in the same period of 2025 (39,734). They are still 16.4% below the same months of 2019 (49,630), the year of the annual record (82,541), according to foreign tourist arrivals data from Chile's Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur, based on records from the Investigations Police (PDI). Germany is the eleventh country of origin in 2026 and the third in Europe, just 288 arrivals behind France.
*Updated 6 November 2026, with the October 2026 release (data to August 2026).* Figures refer to tourists of German nationality, exclude arrivals by sea and are preliminary since 2020.
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| January to August 2026 | 41,491 |
| All of 2025 | 68,405 |
| Annual record (2019) | 82,541 |
German tourists in Chile by year
The official series starts in 2008. German arrivals grew almost without a break until 2019, fell to 4,044 in 2021 with the borders closed and have been recovering since 2023, though more slowly than Spain's.
| Year | German tourists | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 64,910 | |
| 2012 | 62,891 | |
| 2015 | 71,055 | |
| 2016 | 73,854 | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 78,262 | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 80,394 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 82,541 | +2.7% (record) |
| 2020 | 24,578 | -70.2% |
| 2021 | 4,044 | -83.5% |
| 2022 | 32,217 | |
| 2023 | 60,052 | +86.4% |
| 2024 | 66,599 | +10.9% |
| 2025 | 68,405 | +2.7% |
| 2026 (January-August) | 41,491 | +4.4% vs Jan-Aug 2025 |
Source: Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur, "Cuadro por Nacionalidad" sheet (preliminary figures since 2020). Changes: Viajando Chile calculation.
German tourists in Chile in 2026, month by month
Germans travel to Chile in the southern summer: January, February, November and December account for more than half of their arrivals. In March 2026, 9,359 arrived, 25.6% more than in March 2025 (7,453), the biggest jump of the year; in August, by contrast, there were 9.6% fewer.
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| 2019 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11,386 | 10,279 | 9,944 |
| Feb | 10,555 | 9,113 | 9,097 |
| Mar | 9,778 | 7,453 | 9,359 |
| Apr | 5,891 | 4,579 | 4,140 |
| May | 3,217 | 2,163 | 2,606 |
| Jun | 2,870 | 1,577 | 1,871 |
| Jul | 2,925 | 2,133 | 2,272 |
| Aug | 3,008 | 2,437 | 2,202 |
| Sep | 3,886 | 3,138 | No data |
| Oct | 6,966 | 5,873 | No data |
| Nov | 11,050 | 9,468 | No data |
| Dec | 11,009 | 10,192 | No data |
| Month | 2019 | 2025 | 2026 | Change 2026/2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11,386 | 10,279 | 9,944 | -3.3% |
| February | 10,555 | 9,113 | 9,097 | -0.2% |
| March | 9,778 | 7,453 | 9,359 | +25.6% |
| April | 5,891 | 4,579 | 4,140 | -9.6% |
| May | 3,217 | 2,163 | 2,606 | +20.5% |
| June | 2,870 | 1,577 | 1,871 | +18.6% |
| July | 2,925 | 2,133 | 2,272 | +6.5% |
| August | 3,008 | 2,437 | 2,202 | -9.6% |
| September | 3,886 | 3,138 | ||
| October | 6,966 | 5,873 | ||
| November | 11,050 | 9,468 | ||
| December | 11,009 | 10,192 |
Germany among the European tourists visiting Chile
In 2025 Germany was the second European country sending the most tourists to Chile (68,405), behind Spain (80,821) and ahead of France (65,691). In 2026 France edged past it: 41,779 against 41,491 from January to August. Other countries are covered in our pages on European tourists in Chile and French tourists.
| 2026 rank | Country | January-August 2026 | All of 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Spain | 47,948 | 80,821 |
| 10 | France | 41,779 | 65,691 |
| 11 | Germany | 41,491 | 68,405 |
| 12 | England | 37,847 | 56,748 |
Rank among all countries of origin (excluding Chileans living abroad). The official spreadsheet records "England", not the United Kingdom.
Where German tourists enter Chile
63.4% of German tourists in 2025 entered through an airport, almost all through Santiago's (43,182). 34.2% came through crossings the official spreadsheet groups as the Argentine border, a high share compared with other Europeans, because of trips combining Patagonia on both sides: Río Don Guillermo (Cerro Castillo, on the way to Torres del Paine) was the second point of entry.
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| Airports | Argentine border | Northern border | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43,377 | 23,411 | 1,617 |
| 2026 (Jan-Aug) | 25,943 | 14,183 | 1,365 |
By region, the map shows where the crossing they used is located (not the final destination of the trip). After the Metropolitan Region, Magallanes accounts for 11,971 entries and Antofagasta for 5,851, via San Pedro de Atacama.
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| Arrivals 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Metropolitana | 43,195 |
| Magallanes | 11,971 |
| Antofagasta | 5,851 |
| Los Lagos | 2,271 |
| Valparaíso | 1,780 |
| Aysén | 1,255 |
| Arica y Parinacota | 950 |
| La Araucanía | 600 |
| Maule | 134 |
| Los Ríos | 123 |
| Coquimbo | 121 |
| Atacama | 81 |
| Tarapacá | 64 |
| Biobío | 9 |
To plan a trip through those areas, see our guides on what to see in Chilean Patagonia, what to do in Frutillar and the ranking of border crossings with the most tourists.
Frequently asked questions
How many German tourists visited Chile in 2025?
68,405, up 2.7% on 2024, according to the Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur. The record is 2019, with 82,541.
How many German tourists arrived in 2026?
41,491 from January to August 2026, up 4.4% on the same period of 2025.
Do Germans need a visa to travel to Chile?
No. German citizens can enter as tourists without a visa for up to 90 days with a valid passport. Check current requirements with Chile's Foreign Ministry.
When do Germans travel to Chile most?
In the southern summer. In 2025, January (10,279) and December (10,192) were the busiest months.
How to cite this data
Viajando Chile (2026). *German tourists in Chile 2026: 41,491 arrivals to August, up 4.4%, but still far from the 2019 record*. Based on data from the Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur. Available at: https://viajandochile.com/en/news/german-tourists-in-chile-statistics
