To know about different German place names, it is important for you to first list every state in the country on a map.
Using a map to locate every city, district, or village can be a fun activity that can help you find out why a particular locality is called the way it is. Though, in order to turn this activity into a game, it is important to know more about German place names.
Here are some of the most popular German place names for your perusal.
Binz, Mecklenburg-western Pomerania (Germanic origin) is the variant of Benz. It is the most famous town for its sandy beaches and luxurious hotels. You can walk across the coastal plains savoring the beautiful view.
Lorsch (Germanic Origin) is a rare name of a small-town Germany.
Neuharlingersiel, Lower Saxony (Germanic origin) is most popular town for being the favorite holiday destination.
Katzenhirn (Germanic origin) meaning ‘cat brain’. The town's geographical shape resembles that of a cat's brain.
Sellin(Germanic origin) means ‘stretch of smooth water’. Selling is most famously known for its seebruecke. It is also a popular place for destination weddings.
Hanau (of Germanic origin) is the town that lies in the main Kinzig Kreis. The town has an important railway junction. Indeed a popular German place name.
Bacharach, Rhineland-Palatinate(Germanic origin) is well known for its river cruises. Bach is a noun used in the German language to describe a stream or river.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria (Germanic origin) meaning ‘red fortress above the Tauber river’. This town is very beautiful with its never-ending line of cafes.
Drogen (Germanic origin), meaning ‘beautiful or lovely’. This town lies in Thuringian.
Hoyerswerda (Germanic origin) is a district town in Saxony. Here the Serbian language is spoken more extensively.
Hagen (Germanic origin) lies in the heart of North-Rhine Westphalia in the heart of Germany.
Merton, Meaning: town by the lake Origin: English ~ View Detail
Weimar, Thuringia (Germanic origin) is the town where the birth of literature has taken place. It was the home to Goethe and schiller.
Upton, Meaning: upper town Origin: English ~ View Detail
Hannover(Germanic origin) is a place in Germany. Particularly it is not a town but a large city.
Reutlingen (Germanic Origin) is a common name for a small German town.
Meersburg, Baden-Württemberg (Germanic origin) speaks everything about greenery. The swiss alps from where the towns lie make for a perfect weekend getaway.
Oberammergau, Bavaria (Germanic origin), is a southwest town of Munich. The tradition of performing a passion play once a decade by its villagers is quite famous.
Boynton, Meaning: town near the Boyne Origin: Irish and English
Celle, Lower Saxony (Germanic origin), the history of cell dates back to 800 years.
Alsfeld, Hesse(Germanic origin), this town has everything to do with brothers Grimm.
Rheinsberg, Brandenburg (Germanic origin) is very near to berlin and its history dates back to the 14th century.
Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate (Germanic origin) is known for its fascinating hiking trails and best-tasting wines.
Quedlinburg, Saxony-Anhalt (Germanic origin) was the capital of the east franconian German empire. It also has historical monuments which are UNESCO listed.
Hildesheim (of Germanic origin) is a small little town located in northern Germany. It is known for its beautiful churches.
Ahrenshoop, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (Germanic origin), town has 700 people. It is situated between the peninsula of the Baltic Sea and the Bodden.
Mefanas (Germanic origin), the name is a little Serbian sounding, but it goes best with many European towns.
Friedrichatadt (Germanic origin), the town has had much of the Dutch influence. It is also known as little Amsterdam.
Puebla, Meaning: the town Origin: Spanish
Salzgitter(Germanic Origin) is an ominous-sounding name for a small town in Germany.
Lindau, Bavaria (Germanic origin) possesses all the Mediterranean vibes as its quarterlies on an island.
Kyo serin (Germanic origin) is popular among fiction writers when it comes to the name of a German place.
Ravensburg (Germanic Origin) is a rare name of a small-town Germany.
Roxbury, Meaning: rook's town or fortress Origin: English
Dinkelsbühl (Germanic Origin) is a fascinating name for a German town.
Eisenach, Thuringia (Germanic origin), the town was once a hiding place for Martin Luther's protestant priest.
Bamberg (Germanic origin), the 14th-century town hall in Bamberg, is a UNESCO world heritage.
Bad Blankenburg, Thuringia (Germanic origin) is surrounded by Thuringia forest.
Gengenbach, Baden Württemberg(Germanic origin), is a beautiful town with a rich black forest area. Gengenbach, Baden Württemberg is a 13th-century town popular for its town hall with 24 windows. This town is located in a district called Ortenau.
Bremm, Rhineland(Germanic origin), the town is home to less than 1000 people and has one of the most beautiful sceneries ever to be found.
Blaubeuren, Baden-Württemberg (Germanic origin) is well known for its ancient historic charm.
Omllenor(Germanic origin) is the name that sounds sweet and amazing to every fiction writer.
Katzenelnbogen (Germanic origin) meaning ‘cat’s elbow’. But there are other German people who claim the name also means ‘small angled bend of a river or brook.’
Wismar (Germanic origin) means ‘wise or knowledgeable.’ The town lies on Germany's Baltic sea. It is also home to gothic architecture.
Gorlitz, Saxony (Germanic origin) meaning ‘eastern Germany. The town lies at the Polish border. Even after the violence of world war two, the town was safeguarded well, and it did not lose its beauty.
Pforzheim (Germanic Origin) is the name of a small town located in Germany.
Dachau (Germanic Origin) is the name of a small town located in Germany.
Halle (Germanic origin), meaning ‘saale.’ The city is situated in northern Germany. It is known for its landmark gothic tower. Indeed a popular German place name.
Offenburg (Germanic Origin) is an ominous-sounding name for a small town in Germany.
Goslar, Lower Saxony (Germanic origin) lies in north-central Germany. It was founded in 922 to safeguard its silver mines.
Deggendorf (Germanic Origin) is a rare name for a small-town Germany.
Schiltach, Baden-Württemberg (Germanic origin), the history of this town dates back to the 11the century. It lies in the location of the black forest.
Norville, Meaning: northern town Origin: Scottish
Erlangen (Germanic Origin) is the name of a small town located in Germany.
Naumburg (Germanic origin) has buildings and infrastructure that resembles the renaissance. It is a quiet and quaint town.
Herne (Germanic origin) in the 10th century, the village was known as haranni.
Trendelburg, Hesse (Germanic origin), the name itself has no specific meaning. However, the town attracts tourists with its old-world charm and modern fairy tale tower. One of the most popular German place names.
Linsengericht(Germanic origin), meaning ‘lentil dish’. This town lies in the hessian region.
Coburg, Bavaria (Germanic origin) meaning ‘cow borough’. The town lies in the upper Franconia region of Bavaria. Did you know? Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria, was born in Coburg.
Luneberg (Germanic origin) has plenty of places for amazing food and drinks. It is also known as a university town too.
Daugmune (European origin) is ominous sounding hence it is perfect for your story.
Houston, Meaning: Hugh's town Origin: Scottish
Osnabrück(Germanic Origin) is a rare name of a small-town Germany.
Todesfelde (Germanic origin) is a quaint town located in northern Germany’s Schleswig and Holstein region.
Lehde, Brandenburg (Germanic origin) is known for its best hiking trails and once you are in this town you are out of pollution.
Donauwörth (Germanic Origin) is an ominous-sounding name for a small town in Germany.
Homburg (Germanic origin) is a town located in Saarland. It also holds the record of being the third-largest town in the state.
Altena, North Rhine-Westphalia (Germanic origin) is popular for celebrating its heritage with a middle-age festival once a year in august.
Mückenloch (Germanic origin) means ‘muegenloch’. The town has a population of 1100 inhabitants.
Fussen, Bavaria (German origin) meaning ‘gorge’. This town lies close to the border of Austria. And the town also happens to be close to the alps as well.
Zittau, Saxony (Germanic origin) lies at the crossroads between Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, zittau has flourished as a trading center.
Fagerhamn(Germanic origin) the name here is very Slavic and a German-sounding place name.
Kuhbier (Germanic origin), meaning ‘coubier.’ The name is a Germanized form of french.
Berton, Meaning: fortified town Origin: English
Brandenburg a der Havel (Germanic origin) town, is rich with historical sights like century-old town halls.
Rudesheim am rheine, hesse (Germanic origin) is one of the most famous wine-making towns in Germany. In addition, it has some amazing holiday inns and restaurants and is considered to be an unmissable tourist destination spot.
St Goarshausen, Rhineland-Palatinate (Germanic origin) is situated in the upper middle rhine valley, and it has 2 very pretty castles.
Huffington, Meaning: Uffa's town Origin: Old English
Keaton, Meaning: shed town Origin: English place and surname
Paxton, Meaning: peace town Origin: English
Dursite(Germanic origin) is a popular east European town name.
Schwäbisch Hall (Germanic Origin) is an interesting small town name.
Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt(Germanic origin), the name itself has no specific meaning. If you are looking for a much-needed break, this town is perfect.
Oldenburg(Germanic Origin) is the name of a small town located in Germany.
Mettlach, Saarland (Germanic origin) shares the borders with France and Luxembourg. It is best suited for hikers and nature lovers.
Cranston, Meaning: the crane town Origin: English
Sommerloch (Germanic origin) means ‘summer hole’. It is a tiny village located in Rheinland.
Marburg, Hesse (Germanic origin) is a university town that lies on the Lahn river’s west bank.
Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia(Germanic origin) meaning ‘pearl of the Eifel’. It is known for its popular mustard mill, which has a delightful history.
Schwäbisch Gmünd (Germanic Origin) is an ominous-sounding name for a small town in Germany.
Sieseby, Schleswig-Holstein(Germanic origin) is unique in its ruralness. You can explore this countryside by boat or by bike.
Hattingen, North Rhine-Westphalia(Germanic origin) is popular for its well preserved half-timbered houses. In addition to that, it has the most beautifully scenic background you will ever witness.
St Peter-Ording, Schleswig-Holstein(Germanic origin) is popular for Holstein Wadden sea national park, St Peter Ording, and other numerous wellness centers.
