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
UNESCO World Heritage city built on seven hills, known as Franconian Rome with intact medieval cente...
Bayreuth
Bavaria
Historic city in Upper Franconia, Bavaria, famous for its Wagner Festival and UNESCO World Heritage ...
Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany, known for its art scene, modern architecture, and...
Bremen
Bremen
Historic Hanseatic city-state and UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for the Bremen Town Musicians f...
Brühl
North Rhine-Westphalia
Historic city in North Rhine-Westphalia, home to world-famous Phantasialand theme park and UNESCO Wo...
Cologne
North Rhine-Westphalia
Cologne is the largest city in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia and one of the oldest citi...
Dortmund
North Rhine-Westphalia
A major city in the Ruhr area of North Rhine-Westphalia, known for its football team Borussia Dortmu...
Dresden
Saxony
Dresden is the capital city of Saxony, known for its baroque architecture and art collections.
Düsseldorf
North Rhine-Westphalia
The elegant capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, known as "Little Paris" for its fashion, art scene, a...
Eisenach
Thuringia
Historic city in Thuringia, home to Wartburg Castle
Erfurt
Thuringia
The capital of Thuringia and spiritual home of Martin Luther, featuring one of Germany's best-preser...
Frankfurt am Main
Hesse
Frankfurt am Main is Germany's financial capital, home to the European Central Bank and major stock ...
Freiburg im Breisgau
Baden-Württemberg
Germany's sunniest city at the foot of the Black Forest, renowned for sustainability and medieval ch...
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
Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city and a major port on the River Elbe.
Hanover
Lower Saxony
Capital and largest city of Lower Saxony, known for its trade fairs, beautiful gardens, and modern a...
Heidelberg
Baden-Württemberg
A romantic university city in Baden-Württemberg, famous for its historic castle ruins, prestigious u...
Kassel
Hesse
Hessian city famous for Documenta art exhibition and Grimm Brothers heritage
Kiel
Schleswig-Holstein
Capital of Schleswig-Holstein and major Baltic Sea port, home to the world's largest sailing event.
Leipzig
Saxony
The "City of Music" and birthplace of the Peaceful Revolution, Leipzig is Saxony's cultural and econ...
Lübeck
Schleswig-Holstein
Queen of the Hanseatic League, UNESCO World Heritage old town famous for marzipan and Gothic brick a...
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
The capital of Rhineland-Palatinate, known for its cathedral, Gutenberg Museum, and as the birthplac...
Munich
Bavaria
Munich is the capital and most populous city of Bavaria, known for its architecture, culture, and th...
Nuremberg
Bavaria
Historic Bavarian city famous for its medieval Old Town, imperial castle, Christmas market, and sign...
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
Stuttgart is the capital of Baden-Württemberg, known for its automotive industry and cultural offeri...
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
The capital of Hesse, famous for its hot springs and as a spa town, with beautiful architecture and ...
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