How Big Is Berlin?

Berlin Size Overview

Berlin covers an area of 892 km² (344 mi²) in Germany, Europe. Germany's capital and largest city. The city is often called "The Grey City". To put this in perspective, Berlin is about 1.1x the size of New York City.

With a population of 3.6 million (6.1 million in the metropolitan area), Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km². The greater Berlin metropolitan area extends to 3,743 km².

Berlin has a history stretching back to 1237. The city is renowned for Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall remnants, Museum Island, and Techno nightlife.

Berlin has a oceanic climate, with summer temperatures averaging 19°C and winters around 1°C. The city's main public transit system is the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).