Largest holiday barracks in Germany include the Baltic baths
Berlin, Germany's most visited city, is known for its vibrant history and cultural diversity. In the previous year, the capital city recorded approximately 12.7 million guest arrivals [1]. However, specific tourist density numbers relative to residents were not provided explicitly.
Other notable German cities for tourism but without exact density figures include Leipzig, Heidelberg, and Dresden. These cities, recognised for their historic sites and accessible city centres packed with attractions, are popular destinations but not necessarily exhibiting overtourism to the extent of Munich or Frankfurt [1].
When it comes to tourist density per resident area, Munich and Frankfurt lead Germany. Munich has about 59,800 tourist nights per square km, making it one of Europe's most overcrowded urban tourism centres [1]. Frankfurt follows closely with 41,700 tourist nights per square km [1].
In contrast, three Baltic Sea resorts in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are among the top ten tourist hotspots in Germany. Heringsdorf on Usedom has a tourist density of just under 70 guests per resident, while Binz on Rügen has a density of around 75 guests per resident [2]. Kühlungsborn in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has a density of just under 52 [2]. Rostock, which ranks 9th among German cities in terms of tourist density, has a density of 4.1 [2]. However, its 862,000 guest arrivals only rank 17th in absolute numbers.
Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Hesse each have one place in the top 10 of tourism hotspots. Oberstdorf (Bavaria) has a tourist density of 43.55, while Braunlage (Lower Saxony) has a density of 43.18 [2]. Rust in the Black Forest, the only place that surpasses the other Baltic Sea resorts in tourist density, has a density of 198 guests per resident [2]. Willingen (Hesse) has a density of 61.67 [2].
In conclusion, while Berlin is the most visited city in Germany, Munich and Frankfurt lead in terms of tourist density per resident area. These cities face challenges of crowded streets and infrastructure strain due to tourism concentration [1][3]. The Baltic Sea resorts in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Rust in the Black Forest are also significant tourist destinations, with varying levels of tourist density.
