Cities

Discover Germany’s vibrant cities – from fairy‑tale old towns and riverside promenades to innovative tech hubs and nightlife hotspots. Explore iconic landmarks, regional cuisine, and insider tips for every traveler.

Now covering 36 German cities with guides, attractions, and travel tips.

City Travel Smart-Savers for 2025

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Which German cities charge visitor taxes in 2025?

Berlin charges 5% city tax, Munich €1-5 per person/night, Hamburg varies by district, Frankfurt has city tax, Cologne charges visitor tax. Rates and exemptions vary - always check when booking accommodation.
📅Last verified: 2025-08-27

How can I save money with city cards and passes?

Munich Card & City Pass offer museum entries + transport. Frankfurt's MuseumsuferTicket covers 39 museums. Berlin Welcome Card includes transport + discounts. These typically pay off if visiting 3+ attractions in 2 days.
📅Last verified: 2025-08-27

What's open on Sundays in German cities?

Tourist areas around main train stations, airports, and some city centers have Sunday shopping exceptions. Museums, restaurants, and attractions usually open. Grocery stores at major train stations (Rewe To Go, etc.) available for essentials.
📅Last verified: 2025-08-27

How does public transport work in German cities?

Most cities have integrated transport (S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams, buses). Day passes often cheaper than single tickets. Deutschlandticket (€58/month) works in all cities. Validate paper tickets immediately or face €40-60 fines.
📅Last verified: 2025-08-27

This information is fact-checked and sourced from official German authorities and transport operators.

Deutschlandticket - Your City Transport Solution

One ticket for all public transport nationwide
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How much does the Deutschlandticket cost in 2025?

The Deutschlandticket costs €58 per month starting January 1, 2025. This is an increase from the previous price of €49/month that was valid until December 2024. The ticket is only available as a monthly subscription.
📅Last verified: 2025-08-27

What trains are NOT included in the Deutschlandticket?

The Deutschlandticket is NOT valid on long-distance trains: ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), and EC (Eurocity) trains. It only covers regional and local public transport including RE, RB, S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams, and buses.
📅Last verified: 2025-08-27

Can I cancel the Deutschlandticket subscription?

Yes, but you must cancel by the 10th of any month for it to end the following month. If you don't cancel by the 10th, the subscription automatically renews for another month. Cancellation can be done through your transport provider's app or website.
📅Last verified: 2025-08-27

This information is fact-checked and sourced from official German authorities and transport operators.

Why Explore German Cities?

From buzzing metropolises like Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg to postcard‑perfect medieval towns such as Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany’s urban landscape is as diverse as it is fascinating. Many of these destinations boast UNESCO World Heritage status, including Cologne Cathedral and the historic centres of Lübeck and Bamberg.

Thanks to Deutsche Bahn’s high‑speed ICE network, you can zip between most major hubs in under four hours—making multi‑city itineraries remarkably easy. Flexible day tickets and the nationwide Deutschland‑Ticket help keep costs low, while centrally located Hauptbahnhof stations put you steps from the action.

Not sure when to travel? Spring cherry‑blossom season (March–April) paints Bonn’s Altstadt pink, summer festivals light up riverfront promenades, and October brings golden foliage to parks across the country. Whenever you choose to visit, our city guides cover must‑see sights, local food specialties, free walking routes, and family‑friendly tips so you can plan with confidence.

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Bamberg

Bavaria

Bavaria UNESCO World Heritage medieval city featuring intact old town, brewery culture, cathedral ar...

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Bayreuth

Bavaria

Bavaria cultural city featuring Richard Wagner Festival, Margravial Opera House UNESCO World Heritag...

75,000
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Berlin

Berlin

Germany dynamic capital featuring Brandenburg Gate symbol of reunification, UNESCO Museum Island, vi...

3,897,145
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Bremen

Bremen

Free Hanseatic City featuring UNESCO World Heritage Town Hall and Roland statue, Weser River maritim...

577,000
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Brühl

North Rhine-Westphalia

North Rhine-Westphalia UNESCO city featuring Augustusburg Palace baroque architecture, Falkenlust hu...

44,000
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Cologne

North Rhine-Westphalia

Historic Rhine River cultural capital featuring UNESCO Cologne Cathedral, Roman Colonia heritage spa...

1,073,096
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Dortmund

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Area football capital featuring Borussia Dortmund Signal Iduna Park Yellow Wall, industrial her...

588,250
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Dresden

Saxony

Saxony capital known as Florence on Elbe featuring reconstructed baroque architecture, UNESCO Elbe V...

556,780
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Düsseldorf

North Rhine-Westphalia

North Rhine-Westphalia capital and international fashion capital featuring Königsallee luxury shoppi...

620,000
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Eisenach

Thuringia

Thuringia historic city featuring Wartburg Castle UNESCO World Heritage site, Martin Luther heritage...

42,000
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Erfurt

Thuringia

Thuringia capital featuring Germany largest intact medieval old town, Gothic St. Mary Cathedral, uni...

200,000
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Frankfurt am Main

Hesse

Germany financial capital and international gateway featuring Mainhattan skyline, European Central B...

753,056
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Freiburg im Breisgau

Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg university city and Black Forest gateway featuring sustainable green living, solar...

230,000
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Furtwangen im Schwarzwald

Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg Black Forest clockmaking center featuring traditional cuckoo clock heritage, Furtw...

9,000
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Goslar

Saxony-Anhalt

Lower Saxony UNESCO World Heritage Harz Mountains city featuring medieval old town, Rammelsberg mine...

50,000
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Hamburg

Hamburg

Germany second-largest city and principal port known as Gateway to the World, featuring UNESCO Speic...

1,841,179
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Hanover

Lower Saxony

Lower Saxony capital featuring baroque Herrenhausen Gardens, international trade fair leadership, Ex...

535,932
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Heidelberg

Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg romantic university city featuring castle ruins, oldest German university, Neckar ...

160,000
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Kassel

Hesse

Hesse cultural center featuring Brothers Grimm heritage, documenta art exhibition, Bergpark Wilhelms...

201,000
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Kiel

Schleswig-Holstein

Schleswig-Holstein capital and Baltic Sea sailing capital featuring Kieler Woche world largest saili...

250,000
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Leipzig

Saxony

Saxony music capital featuring Bach heritage, Gewandhaus Orchestra, St. Thomas Church, peaceful revo...

600,000
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Lübeck

Schleswig-Holstein

Schleswig-Holstein UNESCO World Heritage Hanseatic Queen featuring brick Gothic architecture, marzip...

217,000
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Magdeburg

Saxony-Anhalt

Saxony-Anhalt capital featuring Germany first Gothic cathedral, Elbe River heritage, Green Citadel H...

238,136
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Mainz

Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhineland-Palatinate capital featuring Gutenberg printing press heritage, Rhine-Main confluence, Rom...

217,118
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Munich

Bavaria

Bavaria capital and Germany third-largest city renowned worldwide for Oktoberfest beer festival, tra...

1,487,708
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Nuremberg

Bavaria

Bavaria second-largest city featuring perfectly preserved medieval old town, world-famous Christkind...

520,000
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Oldenburg

Lower Saxony

Lower Saxony historic university city featuring palace gardens, cultural venues, North German herita...

169,605
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Potsdam

Brandenburg

Brandenburg UNESCO World Heritage city featuring Sanssouci Palace, Frederick the Great heritage, fil...

183,000
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Quedlinburg

Saxony-Anhalt

Saxony-Anhalt UNESCO World Heritage medieval city featuring 1,300 half-timbered houses, Romanesque c...

24,000
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Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Bavaria

Bavaria perfectly preserved medieval walled town featuring complete city walls, night watchman tours...

11,000
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Rust

Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg Black Forest town featuring Europa-Park Germany largest theme park, European theme...

4,500
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Schwerin

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern capital featuring Schwerin Castle fairy tale architecture, lakefront setting,...

96,000
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Stuttgart

Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg capital and automotive cradle where Karl Benz invented automobile, featuring Merce...

630,305
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Triberg im Schwarzwald

Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg Black Forest town featuring Germany highest waterfalls, world largest cuckoo clock...

4,600
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Trier

Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhineland-Palatinate ancient Roman city featuring Porta Nigra, Imperial Baths, amphitheater, cathedr...

110,000
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Wiesbaden

Hesse

Hesse capital and elegant spa town featuring thermal springs, Neo-Classical Kurhaus casino, wine cul...

278,342
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