Germany is certainly a European country of historical significance, but today it holds even more weight as a country with an enthusiastic cultural presence. With celebrations like Oktoberfest and an intense football fanbase, Germans know how to have fun. Germany is also well-versed in serving good food. People across the globe know this country for its bread, beer, sauerkraut, schnitzel, and sausage varieties.
How much do you know about German food, history, culture, and geography? What do you know about popular German sports teams? Can you point out its capital, Berlin, on a map? Who is the current German president? If you can answer these questions right away, consider this a sign to take our trivia quiz.
This list of Germany trivia questions and answers puts your knowledge to the test, challenging even the most determined German enthusiasts. Learn some new and interesting facts to share with friends in this Germany trivia quiz.
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Which city in Germany is famous for its world-class “Marzipan”?
Lubeck
Hamburg
Berlin
Mitte
What industry holds Green Week in Berlin every year?
Coal Industry
Food Industry
Flowers Growers
Solar Power Industry
What is the number of federal states in Germany?
21
18
16
6
What car manufacturer was founded in Germany?
Chevrolet
Honda
Volkswagen
Ford
Which of these facts describes the Berlin Wall?
Built Along The Rhine River
Construction Began In 1961
Original Home Of Mickey Mouse
Controls The Colorado River
Which major pharmaceutical company is headquartered in the city of Berlin?
Eli Lilly & Co.
Merck & Co
Bayer Health Care
Novartis
Which lake in Berlin has the islands of Hasselwerder, Lindwerder, and Scharfenberg?
Krumme Lanke
Schlachtensee
Langer See
Lake Tegel
In what city is the Museum Ludwig, which houses many works by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein?
Cologne
Mitte
Hamburg
Dresden
What fruit is in Germany’s famous “Black Forest Cake”?
Raspberries
Bananas
Apples
Cherries
If you’re hungry in Northern Germany and order “Eintopf”, you’re getting a bowl of what?
Seafood Stew
Mashed Potatoes
Sausage Loaf Stew
Onion And Mushroom Soup
What is the largest palace in Berlin?
Princesses’ Palace
Bellevue Palace
Charlottenburg Palace
Glienicke Palace
Which of these is a traditional food of Germany?
Sauerkraut
Spaghetti
Fried Rice
Pizza
What type of clock is Germany famous for producing?
Grandfather
Cuckoo
Digital
Alarm
What is the capital city of Germany?
Dresden
Munich
Regensburg
Berlin
Which is the most visited cave in Germany?
Atta Cave
Dechen Cave
Bear’s Cave
Gutenberg Cave
What is New Year’s Eve called in Germany?
Harvest Festival
Epiphany
St. Martin’s Day
Silvester
What city is located on both sides of the river Main in Germany?
Munich
Frankfurt
Dresden
Bonn
How many boroughs (Bezirke) is the city of Berlin divided into?
Forty-Two
Twelve
Three
One Hundred
Which hotel, located in Augsburg, Germany, transmits radio stations from its tower?
Hilton
Dorint
Marriott
Hyatt
In Germany, you would likely say “Gute nacht” before doing what?
Taking A Bath
Cutting Your Hair
Going To Bed
Answering The Phone
What is the term for the annual beer festival and traveling funfair held in Munich, Germany, each autumn?
Novemberfest
Pilsner Fest
Oktoberfest
Brew-Ha-Ha
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