Berlin
Germany • Europe
Primary City: Berlin
Primary State/Province: Berlin
Primary Language: German
Population: 5.7M
GDP: $330B • GDP per capita: $57,986
GAWC Class: 5
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
12.7%
National Capital
Capital city of Germany
Walkable Elite Quarters
Neighborhoods that clear the dense, historic, walkable, elite residential test.
From The Last of the Marylebones. 103 of 4,200+ metros clear the bar.
Key Statistics
Major Teams
6
Total Teams
10
Major Companies
23
Market Cap
$77B
Metro Stations
175
Commuter Rail
166
Universities
4
Michelin Stars
25
Cultural Events
2
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 6 | #T-46 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 10 | #T-86 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 7 | #T-17 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 23 | #T-38 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $77B | #184 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 2 | #T-35 |
| Universities ↗ | 4 | #T-50 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 4 | #T-28 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 20 | #8 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 2 | #T-82 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 3.0 | #T-78 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 25.0 | #T-51 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 175 | #32 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 166 | #27 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 9 | #T-4 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 3 | #T-162 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • Germany
FC Union Berlin
Berlin • Level: 1
Handball • Int'l Handball
Füchse Berlin
Berlin
Notable Venues3 venues
Olympics/Athletics • Football
Berlin Olympiastadion
Berlin
Hockey
Uber Arena
Berlin
Esports
Riot Games Arena Berlin
Berlin
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams2 teams
Football/Soccer • Germany
Hertha BSC Berlin
Berlin • Level: 2
W Football • Germany
Union Berlin
Other Men’s Teams6 teams
American Football • European League of Football
Berlin Thunder
Berlin
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Alba Berlin
Hockey • Minor/Jr/Int'l Hockey
Eisbären Berlin
Volleyball • Int'l Volleyball
Berlin Recycling Volleys
Volleyball • Int'l Volleyball
Netzhoppers KW
Volleyball • Int'l Volleyball
VCO Berlin
Berlin
Major Sporting Events
Annual Sporting Events2 events
BERLIN-MARATHON
Athletics Major Event
• Berlin
DFB-Pokal Final
Football Final
• Berlin
Championship Finals5 events
2024 European Championship Final
Football Final
2024 • Berlin
2015 Champions League Final
Football Final
2015 • Berlin
2009 World Athletics Championships
Athletics Major Event
2009 • Berlin
2006 World Cup Final
Football Final
2006 • Berlin
1936 Summer Olympics
Olympics
1936 • Berlin
F1 Races1 event
German Grand Prix
F1 Race
1959 • AVUS
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trade Republic | $15B | Unicorn |
| 2 | Deutsche Wohnen | $10B | Public |
| 3 | N26 | $9B | Unicorn |
| 4 | Delivery Hero | $7B | Public |
| 5 | Zalando | $7B | Public |
| 6 | wefox | $5B | Unicorn |
| 7 | Contentful | $3B | Unicorn |
| 8 | n8n | $3B | Unicorn |
| 9 | Forto | $2B | Unicorn |
| 10 | GetYourGuide | $2B | Unicorn |
| 11 | Razor | $2B | Unicorn |
| 12 | Solaris | $2B | Unicorn |
Total Market Cap: $77B across 23 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale)
Berlin • Film Festival
Berlin Christopher Street Day
Berlin • Parade
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries9 items
Altes Museum
Berlin • Art
Pergamonmuseum
Berlin • Art
Brandenburg Gate
Berlin • Cultural Heritage
Checkpoint Charlie
Berlin • Cultural Heritage
Humboldt Forum
Berlin • Cultural Heritage
Jewish Museum Berlin
Berlin • Cultural Heritage
German Historical Museum
Berlin • History
Stiftung Preußische Schlösser und Gärten Berlin-Brandenburg
Potsdam • History
Natural History Museum Berlin
Berlin • Science
Performing Arts Venues3 items
Waldbühne
Berlin • Amphitheatre
Berliner Philharmonie
Berlin • Concert Hall
Berlin State Opera
Berlin • Opera House
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks3 items
Tiergarten
Berlin • Park/Garden
Berlin Zoological Garden
Berlin • Zoo
Tierpark Berlin
Berlin • Zoo
Landmarks & Civic5 items
Babelsberg Studios
Berlin • Film Hub
Reichstag Building
Berlin • Government
Berlin Wall Memorial
Berlin • Memorial
Topography of Terror
Berlin • Memorial
Kurfürstendamm
Berlin • Shopping
Supertall Structures (350m+)1 structure
| Building | City | Height (m) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernsehturm Berlin | Berlin | 368 | 1969 |
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities4 entries
Humboldt University of Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Free University of Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Technical University of Berlin
Berlin, Germany
University of Potsdam
Potsdam, Germany
Top 250 Hospitals1 entry
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin • Hospital
Top Research Institutions1 entry
Leibniz Association
Berlin • Research Organization
Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Berlin • 2 - Major International
Military Base1 entry
Ministry of Defence (Bendlerblock)
Berlin • Military HQ
Notable Train Hubs9 entries
Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Berlin • Intercity Rail Hub
Berlin Friedrichstraße
Berlin • Intercity Rail Hub
Berlin Ostkreuz
Berlin • Intercity Rail Hub
Berlin Gesundbrunnen
Berlin • Intercity Rail Hub
Berlin Südkreuz
Berlin • Intercity Rail Hub
Berlin Alexanderplatz
Berlin • Intercity Rail Hub
Berlin Zoologischer Garten
Berlin • Intercity Rail Hub
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Berlin • Intercity Rail Hub
Berlin-Lichtenberg
Berlin • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (175 stations)1 entry
Berlin U-Bahn
Berlin • 175 stations
Suburban Rail (166 stations)1 entry
Berlin S-Bahn
Berlin • 166 stations
Trade Venue1 entry
Messe Berlin
Berlin • Trade Venue
Luxury Hospitality
3-Star Michelin1 entry
Rutz
Berlin
2-Star Michelin3 entries
Tim Raue
Berlin
Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer
Berlin
Facil
Berlin
FTG 4-Star4 entries
SO/ Berlin Das Stue
Berlin
The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin
Berlin
The Ritz-Carlton, Wolfsburg
Berlin
Waldorf Astoria Berlin
Berlin