Tourist arrivals in Berlin by origin 2018-2022

In 2022, total tourist arrivals amounted to 10.4 million, and 6.93 million of these were international visitors. Berlin is the German capital and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, as well as among European cities in general.

Tourist magnet

Berlin’s residential population was over 3.7 million people in 2022. Visitors could choose from a total of 713 travel accommodation establishments to stay at. Among these, the most represented were hotels, followed by pensions and youth hostels. The city recorded around 26.5 million tourist overnight stays in 2022, which was almost double the numbers from the year before. In addition to a thriving accommodation industry and lots of famous history, Berlin also offers a lot of opportunities to enjoy nature in or not far from the city. The German capital also houses one of the most famous attractions in Europe and the world - the Berlin Wall.

Berlin booming

Berlin is one of the three German city-states, alongside Hamburg and Bremen. This means that in addition to being metropolitan areas, all three also have federal state status. Germany has a total of 16 federal states. Berlin as the capital is recognizable all over the world for its still visible traces of both East and West German history.