The Guardian Share your tip on a trip to Germany 2026

How to enter

The Guardian hosts the competition on its article page. Entry depends on sending a concise travel tip rather than filling out a conventional sweepstakes form, which changes how participants should prepare.

1. Read the competition page and note the requested length and topic of the tip.
2. Prepare an original recommendation of about 100 words related to a trip in Germany.
3. Submit your entry using the official Guardian page before 10:00 BST on 21 September 2026.
4. Make sure the contact information you provide is correct so the team can reach you if your tip is chosen.

What you can win

A £200 Coolstays voucher for the best travel tip on Germany

Published value: £200

There is 1 published winner.

The best submitted tip wins one £200 Coolstays voucher.

The page attributes the judging to Tom Hall of Lonely Planet, which makes this a judged editorial competition rather than a random draw.

What to review before entering

• The selection is merit-based, so clarity and originality matter more than in a normal draw.
• The deadline includes a precise time, not only a date.
• Because the competition is embedded in an article page, it can be mistaken for general editorial content rather than an active promotion.
• Check whether The Guardian imposes any additional reuse or publication conditions on submitted tips.

Winner selection and notification

The Guardian says Tom Hall of Lonely Planet will judge the submitted travel tips and choose the best one after the closing time. The eventual winner should therefore expect editorial-style review rather than automatic random selection.

Selection: The winning entry is selected by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet after the 10:00 BST deadline on 21 September 2026.

Sources reviewed

Sources reviewed: the official Guardian competition article for “Share your tip on a trip to Germany”.

• https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/sep/14/share-travel-tip-on-germany-holiday