Germany is a country of many cities. According to estimates, there are 2,500 of them (together with the villages).
Cities with a population of 100,000 people are already considered large in Germany and are called Großstadt. There are 80 of them in the country. Four of them - namely Berlin, Hamburg, Köln, München - are cities with a population of over one million - the number of which has exceeded one million.
This post will show German cities on German... More precisely, 100 of them are the largest or most popular. Next to each city name, the number of inhabitants in it is even indicated. In addition, the cities in this article are structured in a convenient way: according to the lands in which they settled. After all, as you know, Germany consists of 16 lands, and I have already written history in detail about six of them.
German cities in German
The names of German lands are marked in red, and the name of the capital of this land is marked in bold italics.
Hamburg - Hamburg
Hamburg - Hamburg- 1 786 450 people
Schleswig-Holstein - Schleswig-Holstein
Kiel - Kiel - 239 500
Flensburg - Flensburg - 90,000
Lübeck - Lubeck - 210 230
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Schwerin - Schwerin — 95 220
Rostock - Rostock - 202,700
Stralsund - Stralsund - 57 670
Wismar - Wismar - 44 400 people
Greifswald - Greifswald - 54600
Niedersachsen - Lower Saxony
Hannover - Hannover — 522 700
Cuxhaven - Cuxhaven - 54,400
Oldenburg - Oldenburg - 162170
Celle - Celle - 70 240
Wolfsburg - Wolfsburg - 121 500
Osnabrück - Osnabrück - 164 100
Braunschweig - Braunschweig - 249,000
Hildesheim - Hildesheim - 103,000
Goslar - Goslar - 41,000
Göttingen - Göttingen - 121,060
Bremen - Bremen
Bremen - Bremen - 548 000
Bremerhaven - Port of Bremen - 113 370
Sachsen-Anhalt - Saxony-Anhalt
Magdeburg - Magdeburg — 231 500
Quedlinburg - Quedlinburg - 28420
Halle - Halle (Halle) - 233 000
Lutherstadt Wittenberg - Lutherstadt Wittenberg - 49,500
Brandenburg - Brandenburg
Potsdam - Postdam — 156 900
Brandenburg an der Hafel - Brandenburg am Hafel - 71 800
Eisenhüttenstadt - Eisenhüttenstadt - 31 130 (and once a city with such a complex name was Stalinstadt)
Cottbus - Cottbus - 103,000
Berlin - Berlin
Berlin - Berlin — 3 460 725
Sachsen - Saxony
Dresden - Dresden — 523 100
Leipzig - Leipzig - 522 800
Meißen - Meissen - 27545
Chemnitz - Chemnitz - 243 250
Zwickau - Zwickau - 93 800
Hessen - Hesse
Wiesbaden - Wiesbaden - 276 000
Frankfurt am Main - Frankfurt am Main - 680,000
Kassel - Kassel - 195,500
Marburg - Marburg - 80 700
Fulda - Fulda - 65,000
Offenbach - Ofenbach - 121,000
Darmstadt - Darmstadt - 145,000
Thüringen - Thuringia
Erfurt - Erfurt — 206 000
Eisenach - Eisenbach - 43,000
Jena - Jena - 105,500
Weimar - Weimar (Weimar) - 66,000
Nordrhein-Westfalen - North Rhine-Westphalia
Many big cities are concentrated in this land ...
Köln - Cologne — 1 010 000
Essen - Essen - 575,000
Bielefeld - Bielefeld - 324,000
Münster - Münster - 280,000
Paderborn - Paderborn - 147,000
Dortmund - Dortmund - 582,000
Bochum - Bochum - 375,000
Oberhausen - Oberhausen - 213,000
Duisburg - Disburg - 490,000
Krefeld - Krefeld - 235,000
Wuppertal - Wuppertal - 351,000
Düsseldorf - Dusseldorf - 589,000
Bergisch Gladbach - Bergisch Gladbach - 106,000
Aachen - Aachen - 260,000
Bonn - Bonn - 325,000
Rheinland-Pfalz - Rhineland-Palatinate
Mainz - Mainz — 200 000
Trier - Trier - 107,000
Koblenz - Koblenz - 107,000
Worms - Worms - 82,000
Kaiserslautern - Kaiserslautern - 100,000
Neustadt an der Weinstraße - Neustadt an der Weinstraße - 53,000
Speyer - Speyer - 50,000
Saarland - Saarland
Saarbrücken - Saarbrücken 176 000
Völklingen - Völklingen - 40,000
Baden-Württemberg - Baden-Württemberg
Stuttgart - Stuttgart — 607 000
Mannheim - Manheim - 315,000
Heidelberg - Heidelberg - 147,000
Heilbronn - Heilbronn - 123,000
Schwäbisch Hall - Schwäbisch Hall - 38,000
Karlsruhe - Karlsruhe - 296,000
Baden-Baden - Baden-Baden - 55,000
Esslingen am Neckar - Esslingen am Neckar - 93,000
Tübingen - Tübingen - 89,000
Ulm - Ulm - 123,000
Freiburg - Freiburg - 225,000
Ravensburg - Ravensburg - 50,000
Konstanz - Konstanz - 86,000
Bayern from Bavaria
München - Munich — 1 354 000
Coburg - Coburg - 42,000
Schweinfurt - Schweinfurt - 54,000
Aschaffenburg - Aschaffenburg - 69,000
Würzburg - Würzburg - 134,000
Bamberg - Bamberg - 70,000
Bayreuth - Bayreuth - 135,000
Erlangen - Erlangen - 106,000
Fürth - Furth - 115,000
Nürnberg - Nuremberg - 506,000
Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - 11 025
Regensburg - Regensburg - 105,000
Ingolstadt - Ingolstad - 126,000
Passau - Passau - 51,000
Augsburg - Augsburg - 265,000
Füssen - Fussen - 14,300
By the way, if you want to compose a story about German cities in German - more precisely about one of them - you need to look here in.
Uncharted Germany: TOP-7 interesting towns
Germany is full of cities, each of which can rightfully be called the pearl of this country. TripMyDream has compiled a mini-guide for you on the most interesting of them, and today we will tell you which German towns you should visit first.
1. Trier
Want to see a city more than a thousand years older than Rome? Then go to Trier, because it was he who was once the capital of the Western Roman Empire. And although the empire no longer exists, the imperial baths, the amphitheater, the oldest Roman bridge in the country and the monumental Black Gate remind of the former glory and greatness today. Well, after a trip to the days of the ancient Romans, why not remember your childhood in the Toy Museum or take a walk to the Gillenbach and Sirzenischerbach waterfalls?
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Accommodation: average cost hotel room in Trier is€ 48-80 per night per person.
In hotels of a higher "star" rating, the price fluctuates within€ 72-112 per night.
How to get there: closest to Trier major airport located in Luxembourg. From there, the city can be reached by bus or train. You can check the train schedule and buy a ticket .
If you are into medieval romance, be sure to visit Rothenburg an der Tauber. This city is famous for the fact that the local authorities (as well as the townspeople themselves) jealously preserve its appearance as a model. XVII century. Here you will not find modern neighborhoods, office buildings or expressways. But there are quiet streets and half-timbered houses, so similar to those in the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, and every evening the city guard with a lantern and a halberd bypasses Old city so that later on Market square regale guests of Rothenburg with old urban legends.
You can feel the fully preserved medieval attributes of the city by choosing. The name speaks for itself: you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the city of eternal Christmas, taste air "snowballs" with a cup of coffee and visit the famous Museum of Christmas.
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When you are in Rothenburg, be sure to climb the Town Hall, from the observation deck of which you can see beautiful view to the city. And the building of the town hall itself deserves attention, as it combines elements of different architectural styles... And in the courtyard you can find out what measures of weight and length were used by the Rottenburgers in the Middle Ages. Take a look at the Christmas Museum (where else can you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of your favorite holiday at any time of the year ?!), and in the Starortenburg House (built in 1270, by the way) you can learn about the life of urban artisans of those times.
Accommodation: in Rothenburg, everyone will find an apartment to their taste and wallet. The price per room in a 3-star hotel per night (per guest) ranges from€ 52 to € 95, you will have to pay a little more for a room in a 4-star hotel (on average from€ 80 to € 130). But if you wish, of course, you can find more budget options- from€ 36 per day per person.
How to get there: The nearest airport is in Nuremberg, and from there you can get to Rothenburg by train or bus in 1.5-2 hours.
Lubeck is interesting not only for its famous red-brick Gothic buildings, included in the UNESCO List of Historical Heritage, but also for the fact that this city is the recognized capital of German marzipans. Sweet tooth, take note! The first step is to visit the Old Lubeck - a historical district located on the island. Visit its majestic cathedrals and churches, the ancient Holstein Gate, the Town Hall and, of course, the Marzipan Museum and the Puppet Museum. And finally, go up to the observation deck of St. Peter's Church to admire the panorama of the city from above.
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Accommodation: you can rent accommodation in Lubeck at very reasonable prices: a single room in a 3-star hotel costs on average€ 53-75, in 4-stars - from€ 62 to € 139 per night. You can find more budget options in 2-star hotels - from€ 51.
How to get there: The most profitable way to get from Ukraine to Lubeck is through Hamburg.
Bamberg is another small German "miracle", and not only because of the architectural beauty that survived the Second World War. This town on the Regnitz River conquers with its homely atmosphere and coziness. The Little Venice area, the old Town Hall, which keeps within its walls a rich collection of antique porcelain, a magnificent rose garden, majestic cathedrals and the real Altenburg fortress, sinks into the soul at first sight.
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Housing. In terms of housing, the city is very convenient. Here can be found as an inexpensive room in a mid-range hotel (€ 49-89 per night from one), and more respectable accommodation options in "star" hotels (such a pleasure will cost you on average€ 96-185). True, sometimes there are quite budget prices even for apartments in 4-star hotels, then how lucky.
How to get there: You can get here by plane, but you will not have to fly to Bamberg itself (the city airport only accepts charter flights), and to neighboring Memmingen, Nuremberg or Frankfurt. And from there you can easily get to Bamberg by train. Usually the cheapest tickets to Memmingen are from Wizz Air.
This small German town on Lake Constance will charm you at first sight. Old streets and buildings in the historical part of the city, the Old Castle and the New Palace will take you back in time, and various museums (winemaking, urban history, airships and carpet weaving) will acquaint you with the rich history of Meersburg and open it from different, sometimes unexpected sides.
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But the city has many more pleasant surprises! For example, in October, be sure to visit the Medieval Market, and in late November or early December - the Christmas market. If you are lucky enough to be in Meersburg from February to March, you can witness the local carnival held 6 weeks before Lent. In early May, the townspeople celebrate the Fish Festival, and from May to September several times a week the city orchestra plays free of charge for city guests in Nizhny Meersburg. In June, Palace Square turns into a stage for open-air concerts of rock and opera, and in early September, Meersburg residents have fun at the Wine Festival. So you won't be bored, believe me!
Accommodation: in Meersburg you can rent a single room in a 3-4-star hotel for a price from€ 65 to € 100 per night. In more luxurious hotels, the cost of apartments ranges from€ 115 to € 140.
How to get there: The most convenient way to get here is by plane (the nearest airport is Friedrichshafen, FDH , 23 km from the city center). One more air gate nearby (39 km from the city) is the Altenrhein airport (ACH) in Switzerland. If there are favorable tickets, we advise you to fly to Zurich.
Görlitz is not an easy city, because it is located in two states at the same time. Can't it be? And here it can! Eastern after the Second World War, the city separated and became part of Poland, where it remains to this day under the name Zgorzelec. But the western one remained in Germany - to the delight of the Germans and guests of the city.
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But although the city is small, there is plenty to do here. For a start, you should visit the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul and listen to the local organ - the sound is simply amazing! Be sure to take a walk around the historic center... The buildings and the entire look of the old Görlitz have been preserved here as they were in the distant 1500s. Gothic, Renaissance, Art Nouveau - a motley mixture of styles and eras gives a unique flavor, immersing you in a magical atmosphere. You can see the city at a glance by going up to the observation deck of the hill Landeskrone and be sure to try the best beer from the local brewery Landskronbrauerei and look into the most old museum Germany - Silesian, where you can learn a lot of interesting things from the history of Silesia.
Germany is not only one of the most developed countries in the world scientifically and technically, it is a country with the richest historical and cultural heritage... Each of its cities is individual and has its own centuries-old history, customs and traditions that are different from other cities. This is understandable, because for a long time Germany was fragmented into a number of independent states, each of which developed in its own way. In this article we will talk about the most beautiful cities in Germany, about their culture, attractions, nature, and also try to answer the question of why exactly they deserve to be here. So, the most beautiful cities in Germany.
1. Munich
We start our overview of the most picturesque German cities in Munich. This city, located in southern Germany, on the banks of the Isar River, is the capital of Bavaria. The first mention of it dates back to the middle of the 12th century. In the town a large number of museums and art galleries, which house the masterpieces of the greatest painters: Rembrandt, Leonardo da Vinci, Durer, Rubens. In the 19th century, King Louis I of Bavaria, who sought to make Munich the second Athens, founded here the most beautiful museums - the old and new Pinakothek and the Glyptotek. The city has a Higher School of Music and various music festivals.
The symbol of Munich is the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the 16th century, built in a strict Gothic style, almost 100 meters high, as well as the Church of St. Peter, which is the oldest temple in the city.
Munich's most interesting natural attraction is the English Garden, located in the city center, with shady trees and many bodies of water. This place is perfect for anyone who loves leisure, including for surfers, as one of the reservoirs in the park creates a wave that is ideal for fans of this sport.
2. Quedlinburg
It is an ancient and very beautiful city in Saxony-Anhalt, in the Bode Valley. Quedlinburg has been mentioned in the annals since the 10th century; its founder was the first German king, Henry I.
Quedlinburg is a very romantic city, a trip to which has been compared to a journey into a fairy tale. Nowhere in the world is half-timbered construction presented on such a scale as here. More than 1,500 houses in the city are considered architectural monuments... The oldest half-timbered house in East Germany, built in the 14th century, is also located in Quedlinburg. Now it houses the Half-timbered Museum.
The city has many luxurious 19th century villas built during the period of the highest economic prosperity. Other famous landmarks in Quedlinburg include the statue of Roland, the stone giant, with which the history of the city is closely linked, and the Grünhagen House, built in the Baroque style in 1701.
3. Hamburg
Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany, located on the Elbe River. The city's main attraction is the Port of Hamburg, the largest port in Germany and the third largest in Europe. It is called "Germany's Gateway to Peace". The city has about 2500 bridges, and this is much more than in Venice! Not by chance locals gave Hamburg the name - "Venice of the North".
Another popular attraction and at the same time the pride of Hamburg is the Alster Lake, which stretches over a vast territory of more than 150 hectares, and is surrounded on all sides by trees, shady alleys and beautiful parks... Thanks to the efforts of the city authorities, the lake still remains untouched by civilization.
Another natural attraction in Hamburg is the magnificent Botanical Garden, whose history began in the 19th century from an ordinary pharmaceutical garden. Over time, the garden has grown and filled with exotic plants from different parts of the world. Now it occupies a huge area of 24 hectares! All these places have made Hamburg one of the most beautiful cities Germany.
4. Stuttgart
Stuttgart is a stunningly beautiful German city surrounded by hills and located in a picturesque valley on the banks of the Neckar River, with numerous orchards and parks, as well as its own vineyards. Stuttgart is also considered one of the most musical cities in all of Europe. Various music festivals are often held here, there is a Bach Academy, a philharmonic society, a chamber and symphony orchestra.
There is a whole museum complex « old lock», Fruchtasten with a huge number of different musical instruments, and "New Castle".
Not only connoisseurs of architecture, but also ordinary tourists will appreciate the majestic and luxurious palaces cities. So, on Palace Square the New Palace is located, in former times it was the residence of the rulers of Vyurttemberg. The palace was built in the neoclassical style, and its magnificent facade is decorated in the Baroque style.
5. Bremen
The beautiful port city of Bremen, located on the Weser River, belongs to the oldest state formations in Germany - it was founded in the 8th century by Charlemagne. The famous Market Square with the 15th century Town Hall is located in the Old Town of Bremen. Right in front of the Town Hall stands a 10-meter stone statue of Roland, depicting a knight from epic tales and a symbol of Bremen. Next to the Town Hall, another sculpture has been installed, which arouses great interest among many guests of the city. It is dedicated to the famous "Quartet" of the Bremen Town Musicians.
To all tourists who came to this a beautiful city You should definitely visit the old Schnor quarter with its narrow streets winding among brick and half-timbered houses. Its main attraction is the house of bells. Every day in certain time here you can hear magical melodies created by 30 porcelain bells.
The Bremen Theater, housed in a snow-white building with tall columns, offers its guests a multifaceted repertoire: opera and ballet, musicals, dramas and jazz concerts. In autumn, Bremen hosts Germany's largest festival, the Bremen Freimarkt.
6. Heidelberg
The city of Heidelberg stretches along the banks of the Neckar River; it has been known in history since the end of the 12th century. It was in Heidelberg in 1386 that the oldest university in Germany named after Karl-Ruprecht 1 was founded, which continues its activities today.
Heidelber is one of the most picturesque cities in Germany. Guests of the city will not be able to leave indifferent the beautiful squares, cozy streets, lavishly decorated buildings of the Renaissance, numerous sculptural compositions, the majestic temples of Heidelberg, the largest and most significant of which is the old gothic temple- the Church of the Holy Spirit, erected in 1398 from the Nekkar red sandstone.
Since Heidelberg is located in one of the warmest regions of the country, there are trees that are usually not found in Central Europe: date, almond and even olive. Among the representatives of the fauna in these places there are amusing necklace parrots, as well as a rare population of dry beetles.
7. Dresden
Dresden is the most beautiful city in Germany located in Saxony and has another name - Florence on the Elbe. He is also considered cultural capital Germany, and the history of the city begins in the 13th century.
Almost 2/3 of Dresden's territory is occupied by forests. The city has 3 nature reserves, 11 landscape reserves, numerous parks and squares. The landscape of the surroundings of Dresden resembles the Alpine countries, it is not for nothing that these places were named - Saxon Switzerland.
The city is famous for its many monuments that attract tourists from all over the world. One of its main attractions is the 18th century Zwinger palace complex, which is an excellent example of Saxon Baroque. The famous Dresden Gallery is located in the palace. There are paintings by the greatest painters: Raphael, Michelangelo, Titian, Rembrandt and other famous artists. The most important exhibit in this stunning collection is Raphael's Sistine Madonna.
Another attraction and at the same time a symbol of Dresden is the Semper Opera, known for its magnificent architecture and stunning acoustics. Dresden has many beautiful cathedrals and churches, among which the Hofkirche, Kreizkirche and Frauenkirche churches stand out. A favorite destination for tourists from different countries is Brühl's Terrace - city embankment, which offers a delightful view of the opposite bank of the Elbe River.
8. Marburg
If you are dreaming of a journey into a fairy tale, you should visit the beautiful German city of Marburg. The famous brothers Grimm, who studied at the University of Marburg, wrote their tales here. Many small houses in the city can serve as beautiful illustrations for their fairy tales.
The main architectural monument of the city is the Marburg Castle, built in the 11th century and located on a hill at an altitude of almost 300 meters. A special delight in this castle is Big hall- one of the most beautiful Gothic halls in Central Europe. On the territory of the castle, concerts, theatrical performances and fairs, stylized as the Middle Ages, take place.
Another significant attraction is the beautiful St. Elizabeth Church, built in a strict Gothic style and serving as a model for the Cologne Cathedral and St. Paul's Church in Strasbourg. Both towers of the church are 80 meters high and are visible from all points of the city. At the top of one of them is a star, the other is a knight.
On the market square of the city is the Town Hall, built in the late Gothic style in the first half of the 16th century. On the spire of the Town Hall there is a bronze cockerel, which has been crowing hourly for several centuries.
9. Lubeck
Lubeck is an old and incredibly beautiful city in Germany on the River Trava. In the old town of Lübeck, you can see narrow streets and unusual houses with red brick walls and roofs with a sharp top, built of burnt bricks.
The Holstein Gate with two pointed towers is a symbol of the city and a preserved part of the city fortification. Not far from them is the Church of St. Peter, built in the Gothic style, from the observation deck of which an amazing panorama of the city opens.
The Lübeck City Hall with five graceful turrets is the oldest currently operating town hall in Germany and one of the most beautiful. Its architectural appearance has embodied elements of the Renaissance and Gothic.
10. Rothenburg an der Tauber
Is another ancient and fabulously beautiful German city, a journey to which can be compared to a journey into a fairy tale. Located in Bavaria. The name of the city is translated as “fortress over the river”.
It seems to travelers who first found themselves in Rothenburg that they were in the Middle Ages, this city has so well preserved its original appearance: narrow streets, quaint half-timbered houses with red roofs and neat facades, a powerful fortress wall.
On the Market Square there is City Hall, built in the Middle Ages, 60 meters high. If you climb on observation deck, you can admire the stunning views of Rothenburg. When you look at the city from above, one gets the impression that it rises above the Tauber River.
Another local attraction is the 14th century St. James Church with a carved wooden altar and delightful stained glass windows that turn the interior of the temple into a masterpiece of art.
In Rottenburg, there is a Christmas Village serving guests all year round, where you can always buy Christmas trees, New Year's toys and a variety of decorations for the holiday. The setting in the village is specially stylized for the Christmas holiday: in the middle there is a tall, festively decorated Christmas tree surrounded by artificial snow, stars twinkle, and Christmas toys lie around, which gives the surrounding atmosphere an element of a holiday and a fairy tale.
11. Baden-Baden
Few of us have not heard of the beautiful German city of Baden-Baden. A small town located along the banks of the Os River, it is very popular far beyond Germany. The reason lies in being here thermal springs... In the 19th century, Russian aristocrats spent a lot of time at this resort.
In Baden-Baden, two castles have survived, which are called the old and the new. The old castle, Hohenbaden, was built in the 12th century at an altitude of 400 meters on the rocks. From the tower of this castle opens beautiful panorama the whole city and its surroundings.
A natural attraction of Baden-Baden is the Lichtenthaler alley, laid in a picturesque park, which is home to about 300 species of trees and shrubs.
Kurhaus, translated from German "spa house", is entertainment center and the legend of the city. This luxurious building was built in the 20s of the 19th century, and since the middle of the 19th century, many celebrities, wealthy and noble people of Europe have visited the casino. The casino works to this day and is located in one of the chic halls. The Kurhaus concentrates cultural life cities: numerous concerts, balls and parties are held.
12. Nuremberg
Nuremberg is not only one of the largest technological centers in Germany, but also a stunningly beautiful city with a rich history and traditions, located in Bavaria and managed to preserve the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. Nuremberg was first mentioned in history in the 11th century, and its name is translated as "stone cliff". It was in this city that the world famous graphic artist and Renaissance painter Albrecht Durer lived and created his masterpieces, in whose house, well-preserved to our time, there is a museum.
Walking along the picturesque streets of the city with colorful houses, you will see beautiful castle located on a small hill. Once it was one of the main residences of the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, and today it is the main historical landmark of the city. It was in this castle that the attributes of the imperial power were previously stored: the crown, the sword of the emperor and the sacred spear. In the castle watchtower is located observation deck, from where a magnificent view of Nuremberg and its surroundings opens.
The Church of St. Lawrence is a 15th century building built in the Gothic style, a magnificent medieval monument and decoration of Nyurberg, one of the first Lutheran churches. This church with two Gothic towers with sharp spiers is considered the most beautiful temple in the city.
To the most beautiful cities Germany can also include Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Cologne, Berlin, Potsdam, Beaune, Weimar and others. After all, almost every city in this country, large or very small, has its own history and its own special cultural traditions, which it carefully preserves.
The list of cities in Germany, like, in principle, the list of settlements in any other developed country, is quite voluminous. Many small ones, but also quite a few large ones. This topic is detailed and interesting, so it's worth focusing on it.
Briefly about the topic
First of all, I would like to note that modern Germany is divided into 16 separate federal states. Many people mistakenly believe that each of them is a separate state. But no, this is just a federal land - just like we do in Russia.
Does not include Berlin, Bremen and Hamburg. These are separate cities. The similarity with Russia is also caught: after all, Moscow, St. Petersburg and Sevastopol are separated by the status in our country. Although the above German cities are equated in value to the lands.
A bit of history
Before listing the list of cities in Germany, it is worth delving into history a little. Until the middle of the nineteenth century before last, small separate states existed and flourished on the territory of this country. They often changed their own boundaries. Initially, there were 11 of them, but then, when three states (Baden, Württemberg-Baden and Württemberg-Hohenzollern) united, there were nine. At the same time there were districts, of which there were 14. But in 1990 there were changes. The eastern and western parts of the German capital were united, and in the eastern part of the country they decided to restore everything as it was. So there were 16 lands.
Free lands and cities
Before announcing the list of cities in Germany, I would like to talk about the lands. So, the first is Baden-Württemberg. It was formed in 1952, when three lands united (as mentioned above). Considered one of the most prosperous and developed cities, Stuttgart is the capital.
Bavaria is the most large land in Germany. Its capital is the famous Munich, the birthplace of BMW and Bavarian traditions. Berlin - main city throughout the country, until 1920 was part of the state of Brandenburg. And she, by the way, is located in the northeast of the state. The capital is Potsdam, a small but cozy town.
Bremen is a free Hanseatic city and is the smallest state in the country. It includes only two cities. These are, in fact, Bremen and Bremerhaven. Just like Bavaria, it is the oldest formation in the country. Hamburg, by the way, is also a free Hanseatic city. Moreover, the largest port metropolis in Europe! It is located where the Elbe flows into the North Sea.
Other lands
The above have been listed quite famous cities Germany. An alphabetical list in Russian in full is provided below. And now - in more detail about the rest of the lands.
Hesse is located in the very center of Germany. This is a land with the capital Wiesbaden, the name of which comes from an ancient Germanic tribe. On the coast Baltic Sea located Western Pomerania (or, as it is also called, Mecklenburg). The capital is Schwerin - a city with picturesque castles and amazing nature located among the lakes.
Located next to Bavaria. The capital is Hanover, a port city with a population of half a million. North Rhine-Westphalia is a land whose main city is the famous Dusseldorf. Rhineland-Palatinate is located in the southwest. Its capital is Mainz, a major German media center.
Saarland (or simply Saar) is one of the smallest lands in the country. Borders with France. Dresden is the capital of the Free State of Saxony and Magdeburg is the main city of Saxony-Anhalt. Schleswig-Holstein is located in the north of the country. The capital is Kiel, the twin cities of which are Kaliningrad and Sovetsk.
And finally, a free state called Thuringia. This is the so-called green heart of Germany. Located in the very center of the country. Its capital is Erfurt, the university center. All these are, in their advantage, the large cities of Germany. The list is pretty long. Therefore, it is not worth listing them all.
Small settlements
In principle, people more or less know the list of cities in Germany. But when this topic is mentioned, the names of only large capitals come to mind. But there are also many settlements such as small towns in Germany, the list of which is also voluminous.
For example, Rothenburg od der Tauber. Cozy, small, with a population of 11 thousand people, with bright houses and narrow streets. Minden too small city OK. Few people know that it is here that the second longest water bridge in Europe is located. Villingen-Schwenningen, Velbert, Flensburg (by the way, the northernmost settlement in the country), Tübingen, Marl, Dessau (where Junkers planes were once produced), Lünen, Ratingen (green and picturesque), Ludwigsburg with the famous Baroque palace , Esslingen am Neckar (founded in the 8th century), Hanau, Duren ...
This is a list of the smallest but most notable cities in Germany. Their population is less than 100 thousand people. By the way, such towns are very popular among tourists.
Studying the list, one cannot fail to note the attention that thanks to which these settlements gained fame. For example, Recklinghausen is famous for the fact that it houses the Museum of Icons - the largest museum focused on religious values.
In Bergisch Gladbach, for example, iron ore was mined for a long time. In the last century, there was just a huge supply of it. Göttingen is well known to Russians, since it is there that a large number of our compatriots live. Pforzheim is the city that suffered the most from the wartime bombing. Heilbronn is famous for its winemaking and salt mines. By the way, in the places where this city was founded, traces of a person were first seen during the Paleolithic! Fürth is a city known as the densest in terms of the number of monuments. Noyce is quite famous an unusual fact- the fact that a local witch named Esther Jonas was executed here in the 17th century. Although she was just doing medicinal herbs.
These are, in principle, the most interesting cities Germany (alphabetical list in Russian is provided above). As one could understand, small settlements, the names of which are far from being heard by everyone, can boast of something.
Germany is one of the most beautiful and great countries in the world. Everyone who has been there or is just going to know that the most beautiful and mesmerizing cities are the capitals and just large cities of the country. If you pay attention to the towns located 70-100 km from major cities you can have a lot of fun. Each country has its own secluded corners, where not many tourists have visited. If you want to get a lot of discoveries, then you should trust your imagination and intuition.
No matter how strange it may sound, it is the smallest cities in Germany that carry the historical past of the people of Germany. Small towns have preserved many castles and landmarks until modern times.
The smallest town is Arnis.The total population is 280 people. Residents of the town probably know each other by sight and spend the biggest holidays as one big family.
Everyone knows the Treasury of the German Empire. The town of Nuremberg. This is a city with an unusual history. Although it is considered historical, at the same time it is quite modern. It contains a large number of monuments and architectures that reflect the modernity and historical heritage of Germany.
Nuremberg
You can improve your health in the resorts of the city of Bad Kreuznach. This city is famous mineral springs... And interesting fairs and colorful festivals will help to brighten up the treatment and improve the mood.
Bad Kreuznach
Bad Homburg is considered one of the most picturesque.... Dostoevsky and many other writers, as well as their muses, loved to visit this city. There are many healing springs in the city, many of which are considered to be drinking.
Bad Homburg
The small German town of Saalfeld is fragrant and flourishing... Despite its small territory, the city is famous big amount ores and minerals. People are friendly and always smile, whether there is a reason or not. The prices are good, you can have a great vacation here. It became famous thanks to the Thuringian forest and mountains.
Saalfeld
Bamberg small town but very cozy... To walk around the city and visit all the sights, maybe one day will be enough. The town stands on 7 hills. The main attraction of Bamberg is the Rose Garden. In summer and autumn, the garden smells of the wonderful scent of roses. In winter, it offers a beautiful view of the city. Smoked beer is sold in Bamberg, it is worth trying, because you can find it only here.
Unlike Bamberg, the small town of Quedlinburg was practically destroyed... Cathedrals and churches are striking in their massiveness and beauty, and inside them it is famous unusual beauty and striking stained glass windows. There are many museums in the city with excellent collections. One of the monastery churches in Stiftskirche has been rebuilt many times after its destruction. Unfortunately, the nunnery of St. Mary has not survived to our time, only ruins remain. The highlight of the city is the half-timbered houses.
Quedlinburg
German city of Neuruppin demonstrates a love of order and cleanliness. The city is divided into two parts - new and old. It is divided by Lake Ruppiner. Neuruppin is the city of flowers, that's why tourists come here.
Today's architectural structure, the miracle cathedral of St. Mary, is rightfully considered a tourist attraction. Fürstenwalde... The city began to form after the end of the Second World War. Guests of the city should definitely visit the zoo with more than 300 species of animals, especially the children will be happy.
In Oranienburg one of the first concentration camps was created, which was located almost in the center of the city. Currently, there is a monument to the victims of the fascist. The city is famous for its engineering and food industries.
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