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
Save money and navigate German cities like a localWhich 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.Official Sources:
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.Official Sources:
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.Official Sources:
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.Official Sources:
✅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 nationwideHow 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.Official Sources:
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.Official Sources:
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.Official Sources:
✅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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36 results.Bamberg
Bavaria
Bavaria UNESCO World Heritage medieval city featuring intact old town, brewery culture, cathedral ar...
Bayreuth
Bavaria
Bavaria cultural city featuring Richard Wagner Festival, Margravial Opera House UNESCO World Heritag...
Berlin
Berlin
Germany dynamic capital featuring Brandenburg Gate symbol of reunification, UNESCO Museum Island, vi...
Bremen
Bremen
Free Hanseatic City featuring UNESCO World Heritage Town Hall and Roland statue, Weser River maritim...
Brühl
North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia UNESCO city featuring Augustusburg Palace baroque architecture, Falkenlust hu...
Cologne
North Rhine-Westphalia
Historic Rhine River cultural capital featuring UNESCO Cologne Cathedral, Roman Colonia heritage spa...
Dortmund
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Area football capital featuring Borussia Dortmund Signal Iduna Park Yellow Wall, industrial her...
Dresden
Saxony
Saxony capital known as Florence on Elbe featuring reconstructed baroque architecture, UNESCO Elbe V...
Düsseldorf
North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia capital and international fashion capital featuring Königsallee luxury shoppi...
Eisenach
Thuringia
Thuringia historic city featuring Wartburg Castle UNESCO World Heritage site, Martin Luther heritage...
Erfurt
Thuringia
Thuringia capital featuring Germany largest intact medieval old town, Gothic St. Mary Cathedral, uni...
Frankfurt am Main
Hesse
Germany financial capital and international gateway featuring Mainhattan skyline, European Central B...
Freiburg im Breisgau
Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg university city and Black Forest gateway featuring sustainable green living, solar...
Furtwangen im Schwarzwald
Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg Black Forest clockmaking center featuring traditional cuckoo clock heritage, Furtw...
Goslar
Saxony-Anhalt
Lower Saxony UNESCO World Heritage Harz Mountains city featuring medieval old town, Rammelsberg mine...
Hamburg
Hamburg
Germany second-largest city and principal port known as Gateway to the World, featuring UNESCO Speic...
Hanover
Lower Saxony
Lower Saxony capital featuring baroque Herrenhausen Gardens, international trade fair leadership, Ex...
Heidelberg
Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg romantic university city featuring castle ruins, oldest German university, Neckar ...
Kassel
Hesse
Hesse cultural center featuring Brothers Grimm heritage, documenta art exhibition, Bergpark Wilhelms...
Kiel
Schleswig-Holstein
Schleswig-Holstein capital and Baltic Sea sailing capital featuring Kieler Woche world largest saili...
Leipzig
Saxony
Saxony music capital featuring Bach heritage, Gewandhaus Orchestra, St. Thomas Church, peaceful revo...
Lübeck
Schleswig-Holstein
Schleswig-Holstein UNESCO World Heritage Hanseatic Queen featuring brick Gothic architecture, marzip...
Magdeburg
Saxony-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt capital featuring Germany first Gothic cathedral, Elbe River heritage, Green Citadel H...
Mainz
Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhineland-Palatinate capital featuring Gutenberg printing press heritage, Rhine-Main confluence, Rom...
Munich
Bavaria
Bavaria capital and Germany third-largest city renowned worldwide for Oktoberfest beer festival, tra...
Nuremberg
Bavaria
Bavaria second-largest city featuring perfectly preserved medieval old town, world-famous Christkind...
Oldenburg
Lower Saxony
Lower Saxony historic university city featuring palace gardens, cultural venues, North German herita...
Potsdam
Brandenburg
Brandenburg UNESCO World Heritage city featuring Sanssouci Palace, Frederick the Great heritage, fil...
Quedlinburg
Saxony-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt UNESCO World Heritage medieval city featuring 1,300 half-timbered houses, Romanesque c...
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Bavaria
Bavaria perfectly preserved medieval walled town featuring complete city walls, night watchman tours...
Rust
Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg Black Forest town featuring Europa-Park Germany largest theme park, European theme...
Schwerin
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern capital featuring Schwerin Castle fairy tale architecture, lakefront setting,...
Stuttgart
Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg capital and automotive cradle where Karl Benz invented automobile, featuring Merce...
Triberg im Schwarzwald
Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg Black Forest town featuring Germany highest waterfalls, world largest cuckoo clock...
Trier
Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhineland-Palatinate ancient Roman city featuring Porta Nigra, Imperial Baths, amphitheater, cathedr...
Wiesbaden
Hesse
Hesse capital and elegant spa town featuring thermal springs, Neo-Classical Kurhaus casino, wine cul...
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