Best of Germany
The “Best of Germany” nomination and voting opens soon
Stars and Stripes
May 30, 2025
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Participate in the Best of Germany by nominating and voting for your favorite shops. ()
We are excited to bring Best of Germany back for another great year! This exclusive campaign from Stars and Stripes Europe is the only place where you can share your voice and show some love to the local businesses that support the US military community here in Germany.
We are changing things up for the 2026 survey! We will offer Best of Germany in two phases.
Nominate your local legends in over 30 categories!
The nomination survey will launch in June and will only be open for two weeks. When you participate, you can write in your top choice businesses for categories like Best Winery, Best Amusement Park, Best Car Dealership and many more. There is no need to fill out every category when taking the survey. Just nominate your favorites and skip any that don’t apply.
Why are we taking nominations this year? We want to discover new places and allow you to share them with others in the community.
Pro tip: We are looking for nominations located in Germany within an hour of your duty station. We may all love Disneyland Paris, the Strasbourg Christmas Market, or other spots outside of Germany. However, for Best of Germany, please keep your nominations limited to those within Deutschland.
We will compile all your nominations into one big survey where you can vote on your favorites! The voting will start in July and will remain open through the end of August. Complete the survey to make your voice heard and be entered to win exclusive giveaways.
Why do we ask for your contact information on the voting survey? It’s your ticket to more than just voting! We use it to enter you into our prize giveaways and, if you opt-in, to send you our free newsletters packed with news, events and exclusive updates.
After voting closes, we work hard behind the scenes to tabulate all the results and design a helpful magazine that you’ll be able to pick up on our magazine racks in January. The results will also be published on our website so you can reference them on the go.