There are hundreds of train stations in Germany, some of which are visited by tens of thousands of people every day. There are train stations to which little attention is paid, but also those that stand out due to their architecture. Which are they? We asked you that on our social media channels and selected twelve train stations from all the suggestions for which you could vote from October 28 to November 30.
More than 53,000 votes were taken and now the clear winner has been determined: It is Leipzig Central Station!
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1st place: The most beautiful train station in Germany is Leipzig Central Station
The winner! The main train station in Leipzig
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Leipzig Central Station took the lead early on and stayed at the top of the voting right through to the end. A total of 11,982 was voted for it as the most beautiful train station in Germany. “We are very pleased that the station visitors and travelers feel so comfortable at Leipzig Central Station. For us, first place is both an appreciation and an incentive. The winners’ podium shows that in Leipzig the center management of the Promenaden, as the operator of the shopping center, and the station management of Deutsche Bahn work hand in hand. Friendliness, helpfulness, cleanliness and safety are our top priorities, ”said station manager Christian Schulz TRAVELBOOK.
Leipzig Central Station is right in the city center and was opened in 1915. Today, an average of 135,000 station visitors and travelers frequent it every day. The integrated shopping center is particularly popular.
2nd place: Hanover Central Station
The main station in Hanover, an important hub, came in second
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The state capital of Lower Saxony also has a particularly beautiful example to offer with its main station – at least 8315 TRAVELBOOK readers who voted for it see it that way. That was enough for 2nd place!
In addition to its beautiful architecture, the main courtyard in Hanover is one thing above all: important. Because it is the largest rail traffic junction in north-south / east-west traffic in Germany. It is used by more than 260,000 travelers and visitors every day – according to Deutsche Bahn, it is one of the top ten most frequented train stations in Germany. Deutsche Bahn has big plans for the main train station: In the coming years, a new roof design, new lighting, new waiting rooms, elevators and escalators will “make travelers’ stay even more pleasant and comfortable”, according to Deutsche Bahn.
Rank 3: Berlin Central Station
It is only a stone’s throw from Berlin Central Station to the government district
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Many find Berlin Central Station confusing, but many also find it architecturally extraordinary and impressive. With 7225 votes, it landed in third place in the ranking.
Berlin Central Station opened in May 2006, making it the only new station in the winning trio. It opened in May 2006. With 329,000 travelers and station visitors daily, it is the fourth busiest train station in Germany after Hamburg, Frankfurt / Main and Munich. Its location on the water, very close to the government district, makes it particularly attractive, according to Deutsche Bahn.
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Note on the methodology: At the voting it was possible to vote once per device (computer, smartphone, etc.) for each train station.
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