One woman died and many were left injured after an attack
Summer holiday season is well underway(Image: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)
The Foreign Office has shared its latest travel advice for anyone heading to Germany. A police incident occurred over the weekend, and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is urging British tourists to stay safe.
The FCDO provides advice about risks of travel to help travellers make informed decisions. On Saturday, July 25, an incident took place involving a vehicle in central Berlin.
Sharing more information on the incident, the Foreign Office said: “On 25 July 2026, at around 10pm a vehicle-related incident took place during the Christopher Street Day celebrations in central Berlin, resulting in multiple injuries and one fatality.
“A major police operation was launched and local authorities advised the public to avoid the affected Tiergarten area.
“The Berlin police released a statement on Sunday evening saying they had killed the suspected perpetrator of the attack and investigations are ongoing.”
The statement added: “If you are in Berlin remain vigilant, follow the advice of local authorities and monitor local media for updates.”
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Berlin is a popular tourist destination for thousands of Brits every year, with direct flights available from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Holiday season is well underway, with families heading to the airport for a highly-anticipated summer getaway. Holidays are meant to be stress free, so it is important to plan ahead before you arrive at the airport.
One of the most important things to remember when heading to the airport is your correct travel documents. This includes your boarding pass, passport and any additional documents that your destination needs.
Airlines will set their own rules and regulations that passengers must be aware of before using their services.
Germany follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must have a “date of issue” less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago, making it invalid for entry to the Schengen area.
Your passport must also have an “expiry date” at least three months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be within 10 years of the date of issue)
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
