Below is the list of cities and towns in 🇩🇪 Germany whose name begins with the letter Z. You will also find some general information about each of them.
| Name | Province | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Zehdenick | Brandenburg | 14,000 |
| Zeitz | Saxony-Anhalt | 28,000 |
| Zella-Mehlis | Thuringia | 12,000 |
| Zerbst | Saxony-Anhalt | 22,000 |
| Zirndorf | Bavaria | 25,000 |
| Zittau | Saxony | 25,000 |
| Zweibrücken | Rhineland-Palatinate | 34,000 |
| Zwickau | Saxony | 90,000 |
Zehdenick
Located in Brandenburg, Zehdenick is a historic town situated on the Havel River. The name has Slavic origins, derived from “Sadnica” meaning “garden settlement”. The town was once known for its brick manufacturing industry, with many historic brick buildings still standing today.
Zeitz
Zeitz is located in Saxony-Anhalt and was first mentioned in historical records in 967. The city’s name is believed to be of Slavic origin. It was once an important religious center and features a stunning Renaissance castle, Schloss Moritzburg. The city was historically known for its manufacturing of baby carriages and toys.
Zella-Mehlis
Situated in the Thuringian Forest, Zella-Mehlis was formed by merging two towns: Zella St. Blasii and Mehlis. The city has a long tradition of weapons manufacturing and winter sports, with several ski jumps and winter sports facilities in the area.
Zerbst
Located in Saxony-Anhalt, Zerbst is best known as the birthplace of Catherine the Great (before she became Russian Empress). The town’s name has Slavic origins. Much of its historic center was destroyed in World War II, but several significant buildings remain, including parts of the palace where Catherine grew up.
Zirndorf
Zirndorf is a town in Bavaria, near Nuremberg. It’s famous as the birthplace of the PLAYMOBIL toys, with the PLAYMOBIL FunPark being a major tourist attraction. The town’s history dates back to the 13th century.
Zittau
Located in Saxony at the meeting point of Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, Zittau is a historic town known for its preserved medieval architecture. The name comes from the Slavic word “žitava” meaning “rye field”. The town is famous for its narrow gauge railway and its unique Lenten veils.
Zweibrücken
Located in Rhineland-Palatinate, Zweibrücken means “two bridges” in German, referring to the two bridges that crossed the Schwarzbach River. The city is known for its rose garden, the largest in Europe, and was historically the seat of the Duke of Zweibrücken.
Zwickau
The largest city in this list, Zwickau is located in Saxony and is famous as the birthplace of the German automotive industry. It was the home of Audi’s predecessor company and the production site of the iconic Trabant cars during the GDR era. The city is also the birthplace of composer Robert Schumann.
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