Discover the 16 Federal States of Germany

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Each state offers unique landscapes, rich history, and unforgettable experiences. Find your next German adventure below.

Baden-Württemberg

Capital: Stuttgart

Home to the Black Forest, Lake Constance, and automotive giants Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. A perfect blend of nature and innovation.

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Bavaria

Capital: Munich

Germany's largest state featuring the Bavarian Alps, fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, and the world-famous Oktoberfest.

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Berlin

Capital: Berlin

Germany's vibrant capital and largest city. A hub of history, culture, nightlife, and Europe's thriving startup scene.

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Brandenburg

Capital: Potsdam

Surrounding Berlin, Brandenburg features Sanssouci Palace, pristine nature reserves, and the unique Spreewald biosphere.

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Bremen

Capital: Bremen

Germany's smallest state with rich maritime history, the famous Town Musicians statue, and charming Hanseatic heritage.

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Hamburg

Capital: Hamburg

Europe's third-largest port city featuring the stunning Elbphilharmonie, historic Speicherstadt warehouse district, and vibrant nightlife.

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Hesse

Capital: Wiesbaden

Home to Frankfurt's iconic skyline, fairytale landscapes, medieval towns, and the scenic Rheingau wine region.

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Lower Saxony

Capital: Hanover

Germany's second-largest state featuring the Harz Mountains, UNESCO Wadden Sea, and charming medieval towns.

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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Capital: Schwerin

Stunning Baltic coastline, Germany's largest island Rügen, thousands of lakes, and the fairytale Schwerin Castle.

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Capital: Düsseldorf

Germany's most populous state home to Cologne Cathedral, the Ruhr industrial heritage region, and vibrant cultural scenes.

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Capital: Mainz

Spectacular Rhine Valley with castles, Moselle wine region, and Germany's oldest city Trier with Roman ruins.

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Saarland

Capital: Saarbrücken

Germany's smallest state featuring the dramatic Saarschleife river bend, UNESCO industrial heritage, and French influences.

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Saxony

Capital: Dresden

Dresden's baroque splendor, Saxon Switzerland's dramatic landscapes, Leipzig's cultural scene, and famous Meissen porcelain.

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Saxony-Anhalt

Capital: Magdeburg

Bauhaus architecture in Dessau, Martin Luther's Wittenberg, medieval Quedlinburg, and the scenic Harz Mountains.

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Schleswig-Holstein

Capital: Kiel

Germany's northernmost state between two seas, featuring Hanseatic Lübeck, exclusive Sylt island, and maritime heritage.

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Thuringia

Capital: Erfurt

The green heart of Germany with Wartburg Castle, Goethe's Weimar, medieval Erfurt, and the Thuringian Forest.

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