Directions in German

Today you’re going to master directions in German! Whether you’re strolling around Munich or driving through the Black Forest, this essential travel German will help you find your way around. If only it were as simple as learning the word for 'where' in German and a few German road signs! I’ll be honest - there’s a little more to it than that…

 

Asking for directions in German is relatively easy, but as you’ve probably guessed, understanding the directions you are given may be a little more challenging. But let’s give it a try. Remember, if it gets too complicated, there’s always paper and a pencil  - ask them to draw a map! 

How to ask for directions in German

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Wo bitte finde ich den Bahnhof?
Where can I find the train station?
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Wie komme ich zum Bahnhof?
How do I get to the train station?
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Wissen Sie wo der Bahnhof ist?
Do you know where the train station is? (formal)
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Weißt du wo der Bahnhof ist?
Do you know where the train station is? (casual)
  • A traffic sign in German
Another more complete way of asking for directions is by saying…

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Entschuldigen Sie bitte! Können Sie mir bitte sagen wo der Bahnhof ist?
Excuse me, please! Could you please tell me where the train station is? (formal)
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Entschuldige bitte! Kannst du mir bitte sagen wo der Bahnhof ist?
Excuse me, please! Could you please tell me where the train station is? (casual)
Here’s a list of some places you might like to go to and places you may pass on the way to getting there.

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Das Reisebüro
The travel agency
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Die Straße
The street
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Das Einkaufszentrum
The shopping center
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Die Altstadt
The historic center
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Die Polizeiwache
The police station
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Das Krankenhaus
The hospital
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Der Park
The park
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Das Rathaus
The town hall
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Die öffentlichen Toiletten
The public restrooms
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Das Stadtzentrum
The town center
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Der Vorort
The suburb
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Der Biergarten
The beer garden
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Das Denkmal
The monument
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Die Kneipe
The bar
Here are some words and phrases you might get to hear when asking for directions…

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Links
Left
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Rechts
Right
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Nach links
To the left
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Nach rechts
To the right
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Geradeaus
Straight
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Am Ende von
At the end of
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Am Anfang von
At the beginning of
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Nach Westen
To the west
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Nach Norden
To the north
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Nach Süden
To the south
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Nach Osten
To the east
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Um die Ecke
Around the corner
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Die nächste Straße nach links.
The next street to the left.
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Die nächste Straße nach rechts.
The next street to the right.
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Die übernächste Straße
The street after next.
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Die Ecke
The corner
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Die Brücke
The bridge
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Vor
In front of
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Neben
Next to
  • Which way to Berlin?

When someone gives you directions, they’ll tell you that you need to take such-and-such street; turn left, and then follow another street…

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Nehmen Sie…
Take...
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Überqueren Sie…
Cross...
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Folgen Sie…
Follow...
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Gehen Sie...
Go...
Now, you might want to know whether it is far or not…

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Ist es sehr weit?
Is it very far?
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Es ist weit.
It's far.
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Es ist nicht weit.
It's not far.
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Ist es in der Nähe?
Is it close by?
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Es ist in der Nähe.
It's close by.
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Es ist nicht in der Nähe.
It's not close by.
I hope you enjoyed this lesson.

Bis bald!

Paul Weber
Paul Weber
Rocket German

P.S. Here are two exercises to test your German skills!

Exercise 1. Match the German word with its English translation.

1.
Am Ende von
(_________)
a. take
2.
Nehmen Sie
(_________)
b. the hospital
3.
Das Krankenhaus
(_________)
c. the corner
4.
Die Ecke
(_________)
d. to the left
5.
Nach links
(_________)
e. at the end of

Exercise 2. Now, match the questions and statements with the correct English translation.

1.
Es ist nicht weit.
(_________)
a. It's not close by
2.
Die nächste Straße nach links.
(_________)
b. It’s not far.
3.
Wo bitte finde ich den Bahnhof?
(_________)
c. Do you know where the train station is?
4.
Es ist nicht in der Nähe.
(_________)
d. Where can I find the train station?
5.
Weißt du wo der Bahnhof ist?
(_________)
e. The next street to the left.

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