The Federal States of Germany at a glance

The Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland) consists of 13 area states (Flächenländer) and 3 city-states (Stadtstaaten), Berlin, Hamburg and Bremen. Most states were built after the World War II.

In 1949, the Federal Republic of Germany was created with the unification of Western German States, which were previously the American, British and French territories.

In 1952, three southwestern states (Baden, Württemberg-Hohenzollern and Württemberg-Baden) merged to form Baden-Württemberg. Later in 1957, the Saarland from French territory joined the Federal Republic of Germany.

In 1990 with reunification of West Germany & East Germany, city of Berlin and the territory of the former German Democratic Republic joined the Federal Republic as six new states.

Baden- Württemberg

Stuttgart is the capital of Baden- Württemberg.

This state hosts Germany's richest automotive giants like Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and their museums.

Other Industries like metal, Chemical, IT is also famous, henceforth the un-employment rate is low comparitively.

Lake Constance,Black forest and Swabian Alps steals your eyes and heart.

Heidelberg in Baden –Würrtemburg is famous for its castle and has the oldest universities in Germany.

Bavaria
                

Munich is the capital city of Bavaria. 

Bavaria is the 3rd largest city in Germany & has long history of Catholic religion culture. The traditional wear is Tracht (Lederhosen and Dirndl) and thetraditional folk music (Volksmusik) is performed on special occasions.

The most famous Volksfest in Germany, yes your guess is correct Octoberfest is in Munich. Bavaria is a favorite holiday destination for Germans and there are international travelers throughout the year.

Neuschwanstein Castle, Romantic roads along with Alps makes us to wonder the beauty of architecture and nature. It is the famous spot for skiing,hiking and mountaineering.

Berlin 

Berlin is the capital of Germany.

Museums and old National gallery makes this state more beautiful and Brandenburger Tor, Berlin wall and Reichstag adds more importance.

Berlin is one of the largest city in Germany.It is located in Polish Border. It is densely populated and has mixed culture with more foreign population. It is one of the Busiest Place with High Technology and Creative innovations.

Politics, sports, recreation and nightlife are overlooked by everyone.

 

Brandenburg 

Postdam is the capital city of Brandenburg.

The largest city of Brandenburg is Potsdam.

Brandenburg surrounds but does not include the national capital and city-state Berlin forming a metropolitan area.

The main rivers in the state itself are the Spree and the Havel.Sanssouci Palace and the surrounding park are a major attraction. The largest UNESCO world heritage site in Germany is located in Potsdam .

Brandenburg has very less population compared to all German states. It is one of the dynamic business region in Germany. It provides excellent Logistic conditions.

Bremen 

Capital city of Bremen is Bremen

Bremen is considered as a city state. Bremen and Bremer-haven together comprise the state of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen.

It has a reputation as a working-class city. A large number of multinational companies and manufacturing centers are found here. Bremen is a commercial and industrial city with major port on the river Weser. It is home of historic galleries and Museums.

 

Hamburg


Hamburg's official name, the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg.

It is the second largest city and state of Germany. Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg refers to Hamburg's status in history. The port of Hamburg on the river Elbe is the second-largest port in Europe and a major tourist attraction.

St. Michaelis (Michel) Church is a famous landmark, and the red-light district Reeperbahn is a famous one.

 

Hessen


Wiesbaden is the Capital city of Hessen.

The largest city is Frankfurt Am Main

The principal cities of the area include Darmstadt, Offenbach, Hanau, Gießen, Wetzlar, and Limburg. Other major towns in Hesse are Fulda,Kassel,Marburg an der Lahn. The most important rivers in Hesse are the Fulda, Eder, Lahn, Main and Rhine.

The countryside is hilly and the numerous mountain ranges include the Rhön, the Westerwald, the Taunus, the Vogelsberg, the Knüll and the Spessart. Sababurg is known for Sleeping beauty Castle. 

Lower Saxony


Capital city of Lower Saxony is Hanover.

Lower Saxony is the second largest state in Germany.

The state's principal cities  include Braunschweig (Brunswick), Lüneburg, Osnabrück, Oldenburg, Hildesheim, Wolfenbüttel, Wolfsburg and Göttingen.

Natural resources make this land rich and Agricultural plays major role.It is also well-known for its excellent research institutes and new innovations are famous here.

Automotive giant, Volkswagen is located here.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Capital city of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is Schwerin.

Mecklenburg has three of Germany’s 14 National Parks -Boddenlandschaft, Jasmund, Müritz National Park & the country’s two largest islands - Rügen and Usedom.

The major cities include Rostock, Schwerin, Newbrandenburg, Stralsund, Griefswald, Wismar and Güstrow.

The University of Rostock (est. 1419) and the University of Greifswald (est. 1456) are among the oldest in Europe.

 

North-Rhine Westphalia

Düsseldorf is the capital of Nordrhein Westphalia (NRW). The largest city is Cologne.

Germany’s most popular river Rhein flows through all the states in NRW. Coal Mining and steel industry are most famous here.

Cologne is famous with Cathedral, chocolate museum having oldest and largest University.

Aachen University is world famous for technology graduation. Dusseldorf is the economic center and known for shopping.

Multicultural environment is seen in NRW and known for its Stunning Eifel Mountains and family life Environment.

Rhineland-Palatinate

Capital of Rheinland Pflaz is Mainz

Everyone likes these states as Wine is exported from here and Grapes are grown along Rhine River.

Chemical Companies, Breweries and Car Manufactures are famous here. Medieval Castles, (Marksburg,Ehrenbreitein etc) and Villages like Cochem,Beilstein etc are most beautiful with half-timbered houses along the valley.The state's major rivers are the Rhine, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site Middle Rhine, and the Moselle. There are several crater lakes of volcanic origin in the Eifel, the biggest of which is the Laacher See.

Saarland 


Capital of Saarland is Saarbrücken. 

It is named after the Saar River, a tributary of the Moselle River (itself a tributary of the Rhine), which runs through the state 

Saarland is smallest, modern and Business International state in Germany. As it is located in Border of France and Luxembourg both German and French is spoken. Highest Concentration of Roman Catholics is seen in Saarland. Mining and Steel Industry are famous. Mountain Biking, hiking are most famous and gives a pleasant.      

Saxony


Capital city of Saxony is Dresden.

Saxony is a well known tourist destination. Dresden and Leipzig are two of Germany's most visited cities

Silicon Saxony is not just a nickname, it is an association with more than 300 companies in the electronics and microsystems industry, including science and consulting organizations.

 

Sachsen-Anhalt


Capital city of Sachsen-Anhalt is Magdeburg.

The Harz mountains are located in the south-west, comprising the Harz National Park, the Harz Foreland and Mansfeld Land. The chemical, food and research play a major role in the industrial sector. The oldest German chocolate factory is in the city Halle. The wine-growing area Saale-Unstrut and the towns of Zeitz, Naumburg (Saale), Weißenfels and Freyburg (Unstrut) are located on the rivers Saale and Unstrut in the south of the state.

Naumburg is famous for the cathedral. It has an excellent living condition due to less cost of living.

 

Schleswig-Holstein

Capital city of Schleswig –Holstein is Kiel. 

It takes its name from the Schlei, an inlet of the Baltic sea at the end of which it sits, and "vik" or "vig" which means bay in Old Norse and Danish. Schleswig or Slesvig therefore means bay of the Schlei.

North Sea and Baltic Sea Borders this land and it's a place for sailors and Surfers.

Tourism, Wind Energy, Agriculture and research institutes are more famous here.

Thuringen

The capital city of Thuringen is Erfurt .

Thuringia is a state having highest growth rate with German culture and history. Thuringen is known as “The Green heart of Germany “due to its dense forest.It is home to the Rennsteig, Germany's most well-known hiking trail, and the winter resort of Oberhof makes it a well known winter sports destination.

The quality of life is good here with modern facilities and high Employment offers.It is the land of scholars and Athelets.

 

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