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.berlin

Capital City

The domain for Berlin. Show your connection to Germany's capital and reach local customers directly.

€62.41 / year
BERLIN
Local identity
Instant activation
Better local visibility
DNS & SSL included

The Domain for Germany's Capital

.berlin is the official domain extension for Germany's capital. Since 2014, businesses, organizations, and individuals with a connection to Berlin can use this extension to show their local ties.

For local shops, service providers, and creative professionals, .berlin makes a clear statement: We're here, we belong here. Customers searching for local providers immediately recognize the Berlin connection.

Registration requires a connection to Berlin—you must live there, work there, or run an organization there. This restriction ensures that .berlin domains remain authentic.

At a Glance

Registry
dotBerlin
Introduced
2014
Type
Geo-TLD
Minimum length
1 character
IDN (umlauts)
Yes
Berlin connection
Required

Who is .berlin for?

Restaurants, cafés, craftsmen, agencies, artists, clubs, startups—anyone with a connection to Berlin benefits from this domain. It signals locality and builds trust with Berliners searching for providers in their city.

3.6M

Residents in Berlin. Germany's largest city deserves its own domain.

.berlin Berlin
+ .hamburg Hamburg + .de Germany

Regional and national domains for Germany.

.berlin
  • Clear Berlin connection
  • Better local visibility
  • Authentic locality
  • Stands out from the crowd
.de
  • National, not local
  • No regional statement
  • Very common
  • Less differentiation

Local SEO

A .berlin domain can provide advantages for local search queries. Search engines recognize the geographic connection.

Typical Use Case

A Kreuzberg web design agency wants to attract local clients. Under kreuzberg-webdesign.berlin, it's immediately clear: Here's a Berlin team that knows the local market. This builds trust and stands out from anonymous .com addresses.

Registry
dotBerlin GmbH & Co. KG

Has operated the .berlin infrastructure since 2014. Based in Berlin.

Berlin Connection Required

You must live in Berlin, work there, or run an organization there. This keeps the domain authentic.

€62.41
pro Jahr, inkl. MwSt.
  • DNS management included
  • SSL certificate included
  • No setup fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about .berlin registration

How much does a .berlin domain cost?
A .berlin domain costs €62.41 per year. This price applies to both new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.
Who can register a .berlin domain?
Any natural or legal person with a connection to Berlin can register a .berlin domain. You must live in Berlin, work there, or run an organization there.
How quickly is my domain active?
Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use it immediately.
Does .berlin provide SEO benefits?
A .berlin domain can provide advantages for local search queries, as search engines recognize the geographic connection. This can be relevant for businesses targeting Berlin customers.
How do I transfer an existing .berlin domain?
Request an auth code from your current provider and enter it during the order process. The transfer takes just a few hours and costs the regular annual price of €62.41.
.berlin or .de—which is better?
That depends on your target audience. If you primarily target Berlin customers, .berlin is the better choice. For Germany-wide presence, .de makes more sense. Many businesses use both in parallel.

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