UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May, 2026

Commission File Number: 001-37959

trivago N.V.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Kesselstraße 5 - 7

40221 Düsseldorf

Federal Republic of Germany

+49 211 54065110

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F x Form 40-F ☐

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On May 6, 2026, trivago N.V. will hold a conference call regarding its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Copies of the operating and financial review for the first quarter of 2026 and the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of March 31, 2026 are furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

trivago N.V.

Date: May 5, 2026

By:

/s/ Dr. Wolf Schmuhl

Dr. Wolf Schmuhl

Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.						Description

99.1						Operating and Financial Review for the First Quarter of 2026.
99.2						Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements as of March 31, 2026.

trivago N.V. 6-K