Germany's most famous new-build train station, Berlin Central Station designed by Meinhard von Gerkan, also has everything passengers could ever ask for. The 320-metre long and up to 46-metre tall arched glass-roof construction situated near the Reichstag building and Brandenburg Gate was opened in 2006.

While Germany has many historic hubs, the Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Berlin Central Station) is arguably the most famous and architecturally significant station in the country. Opened in 2006 on the site of the former Lehrter Bahnhof, it is the largest "tower station" in Europe, featuring a stunning glass-and-steel design that allows natural light to reach the deepest underground platforms. It is a multi-level marvel where high-speed ICE trains, regional RE trains, and local S-Bahn lines cross paths on two different planes. Another contender for "most famous" is the Cologne Central Station (Köln Hauptbahnhof), famous for its location directly adjacent to the massive Cologne Cathedral; the view of the gothic spires as you exit the station is one of the most photographed scenes in Germany. For historical grandeur, the Leipzig Hauptbahnhof holds the title of the world's largest railway station by floor area, featuring a massive multi-level shopping mall. In 2026, these stations serve as the backbone of Germany's "Deutschlandticket" system, allowing millions of travelers to navigate the country efficiently while enjoying some of the most impressive examples of modern and classical transit infrastructure in the world.