Cities with a population of more than 6.5438 million are considered as big cities, and more than 80 cities in Germany meet the standards. There are four cities in Germany with a population of more than 6.5438+0 million, which are among the best in European metropolises, including Berlin and Hamburg. But cities in Ruhr, such as Dortmund, are also developing steadily and have become one of the largest cities in Germany.

Top Ten Cities in Germany (Source: Statista)

First place: Berlin

Berlin, the capital of Germany, is currently the largest city in Germany with a population of about 3.6 million. The population will continue to grow in the next few years. Despite the shortage of housing and rising rents, Berlin always attracts young people from all over the world. Many German companies are headquartered in the capital, including Deutsche Bahn, Zalando and Edeka.

Berlin TV Tower (Source: DPA)

Second place: Hamburg

Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany, with more than 6.5438+0.8 million residents. Hanstat is one of the most popular this beautiful city in Germany. The urban economy in northern Germany is developing well, especially in the handicraft sector. At the same time, Edeka, Airbus, Otto, Lufthansa and other companies have also ensured the steady growth of Hamburg's economy.

Hamburg pier (source: handelsblatt.com)

Third place: Munich

The capital of Bavaria, with a population of about 6.5438+0.5 million, is the third largest city in Germany. Munich's annual energy-saving beer attracts millions of tourists from all over the world, and tourism and hotel industry are booming. Only in 20 18, 20 new hotels opened in Munich. In addition, the headquarters of Siemens, Allianz, BMW and Linde are all located here. At the same time, the headquarters of Bayern Munich, the most famous football club in Germany, is also located in this city.

Oktoberfest in Munich (Source: DPA)

Fourth place: Cologne

Cologne has about 6.5438+0.08 million residents, and the landmark Cologne Cathedral and the famous Rhineland Carnival leave a deep impression on tourists. Trade and transportation are the characteristics of Cologne as a business district. Companies such as Ford, Bayer and Deutsche Bahn are all located in this city.

Cologne Cathedral (Source: DPA)

Fifth place: Frankfurt

Frankfurt has a population of about 763,380, ranking fifth. As a banking metropolis, it is famous for its financial district and skyline, and Hatton, Maine has become the central business district of Frankfurt.

In addition to the European Central Bank, other globally active companies and banks, such as Bilfinger, DB Regio and Commerzbank, have also set up their headquarters here. Frankfurt is also the hub of international air traffic. Frankfurt Airport is the largest airport in Germany, with more than 1300 flights every day, making it the fourth largest airport in Europe.

Frankfurt skyline (source: DPA)

Sixth place: Stuttgart

Stuttgart ranks sixth with a population of 6359 1 1. The production bases of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are here. Two car companies also have their own museums in Stuttgart.

Castle Square in Stuttgart (Source: handelsblatt.com)

Seventh place: Dusseldorf

Dü sseldorf is not only the capital of North Rhine-westfalen, but also the seventh largest city in Germany, with about 62 1877 residents. It is famous for its fashion and art.

Known as "the longest bar in the world", the old town of Dü sseldorf is also a popular tourist destination. Large enterprises located in the city include Henkel, Rheinmetall and Uniper, an energy company.

Media port in Dü sseldorf (source: handelsblatt.com)

Eighth place: Leipzig

Leipzig is the eighth largest city in Germany with a population of 593, 145. This city is becoming more and more popular with young people in Saxony. Besides low rent, Leipzig attracts people with its strong cultural and creative atmosphere, so it is often called "New Berlin".

Because of its central location, Leipzig is the logistics center of Saxony and neighboring countries. Large enterprises headquartered in Leipzig include BMW and Siemens.

Barefoot alleys in Leipzig (Source: handelsblatt.com)

Ninth place: Dortmund

Dortmund, with 588,250 residents, is the largest city in Ruhr, ranking ninth. The urban landscape of Dortmund is characterized by industrial relics and buildings in the mining age. Dortmund U Building is a listed industrial high-rise building, and now it has become a city landmark as a cultural place. Large enterprises located in Dortmund include RWE, ThyssenKrupp and Signal Iduna.

Dortmund U Building (Source: DPA)

Tenth place: Essen

Essen has a population of about 582,760, ranking tenth. Located in the north of Essen, Germany, the Customs Union Coal Mine Industrial Complex is a historical industrial relic, which was designated as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 200 1.

Industry, energy industry and chemical industry have strong economic strength in this city. Essen owns companies such as STEAG, ThyssenKrupp Rheinland RWE and Evonik Industries.