Countries that border Germany
Germany shares land borders with 9 countries: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Germany's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Germany
- CapitalBerlin
- RegionWestern Europe
- Land borders9
- Area357,114 km²
- Population83,491,249
- ISO codeDE
Learning Germany on the map
Knowing which countries border Germany is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Germany and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Germany?
Germany borders 9 countries: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland.
Which countries share a border with Germany?
The countries bordering Germany are: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland.
What is the capital of Germany?
The capital of Germany is Berlin.