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Unveiling Germany’s Urban Giants

by | Oct 22, 2024 | Original Berlin

Germany is a country that has made impressive achievements in several areas; a country that has an extraordinary long history of cultural and economic success that is why Germany has several large cities. One of the most frequently asked questions could be: is Berlin larger than any other city in Germany?. To the topic of this article, the German urban environment, and the discovery of real giants of this incredible country, I invite you to read further.

Understanding the Criteria

First of all, let us understand what is meant by saying ‘the biggest’ city as we continue through the analysis. Usually, geographic extent can be defined based on population count, area occupied or the economic impact of the city. Finally, mainly population numbers will be presented in this article.

The Metropolis of Berlin

Thus, Berlin that is the capital of Germany, is, without a doubt, exciting and significant city. Measuring approximately 891 sq km the heart of Germany, Berlin comes with a rich culture and political importance. That is, despite a large population number and a wide range of opportunities, Berlin compares relatively modestly with other German cities in terms of population.

The Population of Berlin

Currently, the estimated of population of Berlin is about 3.7 million people according to the year 2020. Although this is a big number it is not the highest in Germany. However, Berlin is ranked only the third in terms of the population of the city in Germany. Therefore, which of the mentioned cities rank higher than the capital?

The True Titans of Germany

What we fail to realize, in looking for the largest cities in Germany is that there are other urban centres other than the capital city of Berlin. Now let’s focus on the two cities that, in terms of population, are even brighter than Berlin.

Hamburg: The Harbor City

Hamburg is located on the northern part of Germany and is famous as “the Gateway to the World” because of the busiest port and the role of the trade centre. Hamburg with a population of 1.9 million people is only second in the competition for the largest city in Germany.

Munich: The Bavarian Gem

Surrounded by rich history and located in the center of Bavaria, Munich has an undeniable definite charm and inimitable Bavarian feeling. A city of extraordinary architecture, beer halls, and other famous celebrations such as Oktoberfest; Munich has been one of the cities that have recorded fast growing expansion. It is the third largest city in Germany, with a population of more than 1.5 million of inhabitants.

Four decades of urban change and evolution and the consequent differences in the landscapes created are inherent in the video.

Despite the fact that it has the population not as big as Munich, for instance, Berlin is great in many aspects, which are inimitable. Due to large area of urban stretches of land, extended variety in the variety of neighbourhoods and thriving art density, the city has many opportunities to attract people to live and visit.

This analysis takes into consideration the Economic Influence.

Here, however, it is pertinent to use inverted commas when talking of the ‘biggest’ city since size is not a matter of overall population only. Another important factor that states the fact is that economic power has a large say in the ranking of cities. Due to the growing incidence of innovative companies in Berlin, Berlin has a sound economic base for being the economic capital of Germany. However, the financial city of Frankfurt with banking sector and AUTO city, Stuttgart are also key components in the German economy.

In Conclusion

That would make Berlin the biggest single city in Germany. Though Berlin may not offer the population factor of numbering the largest city in Germany it does offer more than that in terms of culture, history and economy. While today Hamburg is the second and Munich is the third largest city in Germany, that does not take anything away from Berlin, each of them has their own style. The three cities must be visited separately in order to capture the diversity of the German cities and their potential.

And that is why whether you are strolling through streets of Berlin, feasting your eyes on Maritime Hamburg or consuming a savory pretzel in the beer capital Munich Germany’s urban titans are waiting to be explored.

Thank you for reading. If you're inspired by the stories of Berlin and want to delve deeper, why not join us on our Free Berlin Walking Tour? It's a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the city's rich history and vibrant culture. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • 3.5 hours walking tour
  • Berlin’s major highlights
  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Reichstag and Berlin Wall
  • Historical sites

Free Walking Tour Berlin

When: Every day 10am & 12pm every day
Where: The meeting point is in front of the ehemaliges Kaiserliches Postfuhramt Berlin, Oranienburger Straße, 10117 Berlin, Germany, next to the entrance.
Price: Free