🏙️ German Names of 50 Places in Town & City Vocabulary
- Jens Olesen

- Aug 4
- 3 min read
Whether you’re living in a German-speaking country, visiting for a holiday, or just want to understand everyday conversations, knowing the names of common places in a town or city is essential.
From the pharmacy to the post office, the cinema to the town hall — this handy guide covers 50 everyday places so you can ask for directions, read signs, and explore your surroundings auf Deutsch with confidence!
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🏘️ 1️⃣ Everyday Places (Alltagsorte)
Let’s start with the basics you’ll see in every German town or city:
die Stadt — city
das Dorf — village
das Stadtzentrum / die Innenstadt — city centre / downtown
die Straße — street
der Platz — square
die Kreuzung — intersection
die Brücke — bridge
der Park — park
der Spielplatz — playground
der Markt — market
💡 Tip: Talk naturally: „Ich wohne in der Nähe vom Park.“ (I live near the park.)
🏢 2️⃣ Shops & Services (Geschäfte & Dienstleistungen)
Everyday errands made easy:
der Supermarkt — supermarket
das Lebensmittelgeschäft — grocery store
die Bäckerei — bakery
die Metzgerei / Fleischerei — butcher’s
die Apotheke — pharmacy
die Drogerie — drugstore (non-prescription)
die Bank — bank
die Post — post office
der Friseur — hairdresser
die Reinigung — dry cleaner’s
💡 Tip: Use in a question: „Wo ist die nächste Apotheke?“ (Where’s the nearest pharmacy?)
🏛️ 3️⃣ Official Buildings (Amtliche Gebäude)
Important places for paperwork and city services:
das Rathaus — town hall
das Bürgeramt — citizen’s office
das Finanzamt — tax office
die Polizei — police station
die Feuerwehr — fire station
das Gericht — court
die Bibliothek — library
die Botschaft — embassy
die Schule — school
die Universität — university
💡 Tip: Real life: „Ich muss heute zum Bürgeramt gehen.“ (I have to go to the citizens’ office today.)
🍽️ 4️⃣ Food & Fun (Essen & Freizeit)
For your social life and free time:
das Café — café
das Restaurant — restaurant
die Kneipe — pub
die Bar — bar
die Disko / der Club — nightclub
das Kino — cinema
das Theater — theatre
das Museum — museum
die Galerie — art gallery
der Zoo — zoo
💡 Tip: Suggest plans: „Gehen wir ins Kino?“ (Shall we go to the cinema?)
🚉 5️⃣ Transport & Travel (Verkehr & Reisen)
Getting around town smoothly:
der Bahnhof — train station
die Bushaltestelle — bus stop
die U-Bahn-Station — underground/subway station
die Straßenbahnhaltestelle — tram stop
der Flughafen — airport
die Tankstelle — petrol/gas station
der Parkplatz — car park
die Garage — garage
die Autovermietung — car rental
die Fahrradstation — bike rental station
💡 Tip: Ask for directions: „Wie komme ich zum Bahnhof?“ (How do I get to the train station?)
🧭 6️⃣ How to Use These Words in Real Life
👉 1) Practise giving directions:„Gehen Sie geradeaus, dann rechts in die Bahnhofstraße.“ (Go straight ahead, then turn right into Bahnhofstraße.)
👉 2) Ask locals politely:„Entschuldigung, wo ist die nächste Bank?“ (Excuse me, where’s the nearest bank?)
👉 3) Listen for them on signs and maps: Pay attention to street signs and shop signs when you’re in town.
👉 4) Use them in your lessons: We practise these in real conversation — not just memorising!
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Viel Spaß beim Erkunden Ihrer Stadt — und beim Deutschlernen!(Enjoy exploring your town — and learning German!)
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