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This is a complete list of the 2,056 cities and towns in Germany (as of 1 January 2024). There is no distinction between town and city in Germany; a Stadt is an independent municipality (see Municipalities of Germany) that has been given the right to use that title.
The following table lists the 80 cities in Germany with a population of at least 100,000 each on 31 December 2021, as estimated by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany. A city is displayed in bold if it is a state or federal capital, and in italics if it is the most populous city in the state.
- Overview
- Baden-Württemberg
- Bavaria
- Berlin
- Brandenburg
- Hessen
- Lower Saxony
- Mecklenburg-West Pomerania
This is a list of selected cities, towns, and other populated places in Germany, ordered alphabetically by state. (See also city and urban planning.)
•Berlin
•Charlottenburg (district)
•Spandau (area)
•Tempelhof (area)
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- Berlin. Berlin is the capital and the biggest city in Germany. After being separated into East and West Germany during the Cold War, Berlin was reunited in 1990.
- Munich. Munich is known in Germany as München. It is the capital of Bavaria and gateway to the Alps. This quintessential German city is the land of lederhosen, giant schweinshaxe (ham hocks), and Oktoberfest.
- Frankfurt. Thanks to its International Airport, Frankfurt is the major travel hub for Germany and much of Europe. Many travelers arrive in this modern city and pass right through, but Frankfurt is worth stopping for.
- Hamburg. Hamburg is the country's second-largest city located in the North of Germany. Several waterways run through its center and Hamburg has more bridges than Amsterdam and Venice combined.
- Baden-Württemberg. BW. Stuttgart. 35,748. 9,286,387. 10,319,367. 10,600,906. 10,486,660. 11,100,394. 3574800.
- Bayern [Bavaria] BY. München. 70,542. 10,902,643. 11,993,484. 12,329,714. 12,397,614. 13,124,737. 7054200.
- Berlin. BE. 891. 3,260,000. 3,471,418. 3,388,434. 3,292,365. 3,669,491. 89100.
- Brandenburg. BB. Potsdam. 29,655. 2,665,000. 2,542,042. 2,593,040. 2,455,780. 2,521,893. 2965500.
Jun 27, 2018 · Learn about the 10 largest cities in Germany by population, from Berlin to Leipzig, and their history, culture, and attractions. Find out how they rank among the largest cities in Europe and the world.
1. Berlin. Population: Approximately 3.7 million (as of 2024) The capital of Germany, Berlin, is a sprawling metropolis with a population of over 3.7 million.
