Biggest States in Germany

List of the 10 largest states in Germany by area. Bavaria is the largest state in Germany, followed by Lower Saxony and Baden-Württemberg.

List of the 10 Largest States in Germany

The list of the 10 Biggest States in Germany includes the list of States in Germany taking into account their area. The largest state in Germany is Bavaria , followed by the State of Lower Saxony and the State of Baden-Württemberg, which complete the podium in the ranking of the States of Germany, according to the area of each one. The states of Bavaria and Lower Saxony stand out from the other states in Germany, with Bavaria being the outstanding leader in this list of the 10 largest German states . As for the geographical location of the States in Germany, the States on this list are located mainly in Central and Southern Germany.

10th Saxony

Opening this list of the 10 largest states in Germany is the state of Saxony which has an area of 18,449 square kilometers.

Saxony

9th Rhineland Palatinate

With an area of 19,854 square kilometers, the State of Rhineland Palatinate is one of the most comprehensive in the entire German territory.

8th Saxony-Anhalt

Of the German states with the largest area, Saxony-Anhalt has an area of 20,452 square kilometers.

7th Hesse

The State of Hesse is 21,115 square kilometers in area, making it one of the largest states in Germany and one of the most picturesque regions.

6th Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

With an area of 23,213 square kilometers, the State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is one of the largest states in Germany.

5th Brandenburg

The state that surrounds the entire state of Berlin is one of the largest states in Germany, with an area of 29,654 square kilometers.

4th North Rhine-Westphalia

The State of North Rhine-Westphalia is one of the largest states in Germany and the most populous state in Germany by far in relation to the others.

3rd Baden-Württemberg

On the podium of the largest states in Germany is the state of Baden-Wurttemberg, with an area of 35,677 square kilometers.

2nd Lower Saxony

With over 47,000 square kilometers in area, this northern German state is second only to Bavaria in this ranking of the largest German states.

1st Bavaria

The largest state in Germany is Bavaria with an area of 70,550 square kilometers, making it one of the most populous states in Germany.

List of the 10 Largest States in Germany

Position State name Area (km2)
1 bavaria 70,550
2 Lower Saxony 47,616
3 Baden-Württemberg 35,677
4 North Rhine-Westphalia 34,113
5 brandenburg 29,654
6 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 23,213
7 hesse 21,115
8 Saxony-Anhalt 20,452
9 Rhineland Palatinate 19,854
10 Saxony 18,449