Not only is dating in Germany a great way to meet new people, explore new places and hopefully have fun, it can also be a good opportunity to flex your German language skills. According to Statista, paid dating sites and apps are actually more popular in Germany than the free ones - presumably because people believe, as the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. However, there are still a range of options out there, both paid and free, all with millions of users looking for potential matches.
Here are some of the best dating sites and apps for people looking for serious relationships, casual dating, or anything else.
As you might expect, the ease and convenience of being able to swipe for matches while on the go on our mobile phones means that dating apps are probably the most popular way of searching for romance in Germany. Here are some of the best free and paid dating apps. With 66 million monthly active users around the world, it should come as no surprise that Tinder is big in Germany as well, offering all the left and right swipes you could wish for. It also works with swipes, but you do get the option of sending messages to potential love interests directly before you make a match, and browsing profiles incognito.
While Lovoo is the most popular dating app in Germany, Badoo is in serious competition with Tinder to take second place. Badoo also utilises swiping functionality and shows you nearby users who share similar interests to you - and even people you might have met in real life. Women can only view messages from men if they have liked their profile already. Bumble has made a name for itself worldwide as the app that lets women make the first move: after a match is made, the female user has 24 hours to send a message; men cannot reach out first.
They have to reply within 24 hours or the match expires. You can also use Bumble to forge business relationships and search for friends.
