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.
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.
Showing 36 cities across Germany
Bamberg
Bavaria
Medieval Bamberg enchants as a perfectly preserved episcopal city spread across seven hills, earning...
Bayreuth
Bavaria
Historic city in Upper Franconia, Bavaria, famous for its Wagner Festival and UNESCO World Heritage ...
Berlin
Berlin
Germany's dynamic capital stands as a living testament to resilience and transformation. Berlin puls...
Bremen
Bremen
Northern Germany's fairy-tale city combines Hanseatic trading traditions with modern space technolog...
Brühl
North Rhine-Westphalia
Historic city in North Rhine-Westphalia, home to world-famous Phantasialand theme park and UNESCO Wo...
Cologne
North Rhine-Westphalia
One of Germany's oldest cities, Cologne seamlessly weaves 2,000 years of history into its modern fab...
Dortmund
North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany's green capital champions environmental innovation and sustainable urban living in the heart...
Dresden
Saxony
Rising like a phoenix from wartime destruction, Dresden has reclaimed its title as 'Florence on the ...
Düsseldorf
North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany's fashion and art capital exudes understated elegance along the Rhine River. Düsseldorf seam...
Eisenach
Thuringia
Historic city in Thuringia, home to Wartburg Castle
Erfurt
Thuringia
Thuringia's capital seamlessly blends medieval charm with horticultural excellence in the geographic...
Frankfurt am Main
Hesse
Germany's financial powerhouse surprises visitors with its intimate charm despite hosting Europe's b...
Freiburg im Breisgau
Baden-Württemberg
Freiburg embodies Germany's environmental consciousness with car-free streets, solar panels, and a u...
Furtwangen im Schwarzwald
Baden-Württemberg
Historic clockmaking town in the Black Forest, home to the world-famous German Clock Museum and birt...
Goslar
Saxony-Anhalt
UNESCO World Heritage imperial city in the Harz Mountains, medieval center built on 1,000 years of s...
Hamburg
Hamburg
Northern Germany's maritime heart beats with the rhythm of international commerce and nautical adven...
Hanover
Lower Saxony
Lower Saxony's vibrant capital seamlessly blends royal gardens with modern trade fair excellence. Ha...
Heidelberg
Baden-Württemberg
Germany's most romantic university town captivates hearts with its baroque old town nestled along th...
Kassel
Hesse
Hessian city famous for Documenta art exhibition and Grimm Brothers heritage
Kiel
Schleswig-Holstein
Schleswig-Holstein's capital brings Baltic Sea breezes to a vibrant university city and major German...
Leipzig
Saxony
The 'City of Music' resonates with harmonies that have echoed through centuries of cultural achievem...
Lübeck
Schleswig-Holstein
The Queen of the Hanseatic League preserves its medieval merchant glory in a UNESCO-listed old town ...
Magdeburg
Saxony-Anhalt
The capital city of Saxony-Anhalt, located on the Elbe River, known for its cathedral and as an impo...
Mainz
Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhineland-Palatinate's capital proudly displays 2,000 years of history as a Roman stronghold, mediev...
Munich
Bavaria
Bavaria's crown jewel masterfully balances Alpine traditions with metropolitan sophistication. Munic...
Nuremberg
Bavaria
Medieval Nuremberg captivates with perfectly preserved city walls and a castle overlooking red-roofe...
Oldenburg
Lower Saxony
A historic city in Lower Saxony, known for its university and as a cultural center in northwest Germ...
Potsdam
Brandenburg
UNESCO World Heritage city in Brandenburg, famous for Sanssouci Palace and Prussian royal residences
Quedlinburg
Saxony-Anhalt
UNESCO World Heritage town with over 2,000 half-timbered houses spanning six centuries, birthplace o...
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Bavaria
Perfectly preserved medieval walled city on the Romantic Road, featuring the famous Plönlein and int...
Rust
Baden-Württemberg
Rust is a small town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, famous for being home to Europa-Park, Germany's ...
Schwerin
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Capital of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, known for its fairy-tale castle and beautiful lakes.
Stuttgart
Baden-Württemberg
The cradle of the automobile combines engineering excellence with cultural refinement in Germany's s...
Triberg im Schwarzwald
Baden-Württemberg
Famous Black Forest town known for Germany's highest accessible waterfalls, world-renowned cuckoo cl...
Trier
Rhineland-Palatinate
Germany's oldest city with impressive Roman monuments including the Porta Nigra, founded over 2,000 ...
Wiesbaden
Hesse
Hessen's elegant spa capital has welcomed health seekers to its healing thermal springs since Roman ...
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