Choosing the right shipping service provider is crucial for business owners, especially when it comes to postal charges. This page gives you a detailed look at Deutsche Post’s formats and price overview. Whether you send letters regularly or make occasional purchases, an overview of the cost structure and available options can help you make your shipping strategy more efficient.
As one of the largest postal service providers in Europe, Deutsche Post plays a central role in supplying the country with efficient and reliable communication and logistics services. The fees charged for these services are of great importance for consumers, companies and the economy as a whole.
Four weight levels that are the same for domestic and international shipping:
The DHL small parcel may be up to 8 cm high.
Liability up to 20 € value of goods.
The weight remains up to 1000 g.
The product Warenpost international from Deutsche Post will remain as before.
* L= Longest side, W= Width, H= Height
** However, in no extension longer than 600 mm.
*** The additional “Maxibrief fee” must be added.
Source: 1) https://shop.deutschepost.de/internetmarke#porto-national
Source: 2) Letter 2025 – new letter prices | Deutsche Post
https://shop.deutschepost.de/internetmarke/internetmarke-national/brief-postkarte-national
All information without guarantee
Above you will find the products of Deutsche Post, including the prices for postage. Please note the weight and dimensions that must be observed. You can quickly check this with a scale and letter template.
Stamp the letter and postcard with the mobile stamp. Install the app, generate the postage code and write it in the top right-hand corner of the letter - cashless payment.
The belt size of a parcel is crucial for correct franking. Parcels with too large a girth will receive a surcharge or will be rejected.
Where is the parcel? When will the parcel arrive? With the respective tracking number, which you usually receive with an online order, you can track the shipment exactly.
Das Büro ist von 8:00 bis 16:00 Uhr besetzt.
Die Mitarbeiter im Warenlager sind von 07:00 bis 15:45 Uhr telefonisch erreichbar.
Warenanlieferung von Dienstag bis Freitag: 7:30 – 15:00 Uhr
Containeranlieferung von 8:00 – 13:00 Uhr.
Keine Warenannahme am Montag, Feiertagen oder Aktionstagen (z.B. Cyber Monday).
01. Jan. 2026 – Neujahr
03. Apr. 2026 – Karfreitag
06. Apr. 2026 – Ostermontag
01. Mai 2026 – Tag der Arbeit
14. Mai 2026 – Christi Himmelfahrt
25. Mai 2026 – Pfingstmontag
03. Okt. 2026 – Tag der Deutschen Einheit
31. Okt. 2026 – Reformationstag
25. Dez. 2026 – 1. Weihnachtsfeiertag
26. Dez. 2026 – 2. Weihnachtsfeiertag
Geplante verkürzte Öffnungszeiten vor oder nach den Feiertagen:
24.12.2026 mittags und am 31.12.2026 mittags