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WikiProject Germany
 | This is WikiProject Germany, a group of Wikipedians interested in improving coverage of Germany. New participants are welcome; feel free to talk to us!
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Willkommen to WikiProject Germany! We are a group of editors dedicated to the expansion and refinement of Wikipedia’s coverage of the German republic, people, monuments and culture. If you wish to join us, simply sign your name on our roster.
Should you have any questions about our project, just drop us a line on our discussion page. If you’re lucky, you might even find some fellow project members in the Wikipedia IRC chat (#wikipedia-en). If you speak German, you may want to also try the German Wikipedia chatroom (#wikipedia-de).
ScopeThis project covers the creation and editing of articles related to the nation of Germany, its cities, counties, geography, transportation, culture, history and so on. It aims to expand Wikipedia's resources on Germany in a fair and accurate manner.
As of 19 June 2026, there are 139,233 articles and other project resources within the scope of WikiProject Germany. For a more detailed overview see Germany article statistics.
A monthly top 1000 list of Germany-related popular articles is available at Wikipedia:WikiProject Germany/Popular pages.
Goals
- Kill all backlogs.
- Get this project organized.
- To serve as a central point of discussion for collaboration related to Germany. Foster increased cooperation between editors in order to meet the other goals.
- To create the foremost reliable and accurate free-content encyclopedia of Germany in the English language.
- Build all Top Importance Germany Articles to Good Article status at a minimum. Current progress: 11 out of 136 meet this criteria.[a]
Project divisions
- Reference and navigation - the "keys to the country" (and of key importance)
- Cities (talk) – Cities, towns, villages and districts
- People (talk) – includes residents of the current nation of Germany, all its predecessors, and all those people who have resided in any of Germany's predecessor states who have shaped Germany
- Photo requests (talk) – adding and requesting images of Germany.
Related groups
- WikiProject Intertranswiki/German
- German-speaking Wikipedians' notice board - also for Austrian, Swiss and other German language issues
- German football task force
- WikiProject Bavaria
- WikiProject Lower Saxony (defunct)
- WikiProject Frankfurt (defunct)
- WikiProject Friesland (defunct)
- Holy Roman Empire task force of the WikiProject Former countries
- WikiProject Munich (defunct)
- WikiProject German districts (defunct)
- WikiProject Germanic Mysticism (defunct)
- WikiProject Hanseatic League (defunct)
- WikiProject Silesia (defunct)
Task forces
- Prussia task force (talk) – for articles related to Prussia
- Prussian Standesamter task force (talk) – (defunct)
- Hamburg task force (talk) – for any article related to Hamburg
- Mainz task force (talk) – for articles related to Mainz
- Transportation (talk) – Roads, trails and rails in and around Germany.
- German cinema task force of WikiProject Films
- German military history task force of the Military history WikiProject
- GDR task force – for articles relating to the history and culture of the German Democratic Republic
- German football task force for articles related to association football in Germany within Wikipedia:WikiProject Football
- Nazi affiliation Task Force for removing whitewashed/undue articles about Nazi involvement
Article alerts
Did you know
- 17 Jun 2026 – Ute Walther (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Gerda Arendt (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Jun 2026 – Verstummte Stimmen (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Gerda Arendt (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Jun 2026 – Walter Hagen-Groll (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Gerda Arendt (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Jun 2026 – Rudi Glöckner (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by ShadowBallX (t · c); see discussion
- 29 May 2026 – Detour (Kim Petras album) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Launchballer (t · c); see discussion
- 29 May 2026 – Ursula K. Heise (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Miraclepine (t · c); see discussion
- 19 May 2026 – Katrin Bennhold (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Munfarid1 (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Apr 2026 – Leon Milton Birkhead (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by 1brianm7 (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 18 Jun 2026 – Kepler Launch Site (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Themeparks (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 17 Jun 2026 – Gesellschaft für elektroakustische und mechanische Apparate (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by MtBotany (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 17 Jun 2026 – Claudia Drees (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Elmidae (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 17 Jun 2026 – List of posthumous publications of Holocaust victims (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by PARAKANYAA (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 16 Jun 2026 – Princess Pauline of Waldeck and Pyrmont (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by OliviaRigby (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 16 Jun 2026 – Ascaric (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Andrew Lancaster (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 16 Jun 2026 – Vital Interests of the Unmarried (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Mariamnei (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 15 Jun 2026 – Instinctools (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Paulmcdonald (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 14 Jun 2026 – Digitalscouting (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by N3rsti (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 13 Jun 2026 – Olympia, Princess Napoléon (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by WP Ludicer (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- (12 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 18 Jun 2026 – SC Hansa 1898 Bremen (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by JoeNMLC (t · c): concern
- undated – Lucas Lazogianis (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed
- undated – Ertuğrul Ağca (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed
- undated – Erik Thiele (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed
- undated – 2025 World Military Wrestling Championships (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed
- 07 Jun 2026 – Heiko Triebener (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Bearian (t · c) was deproded by Omegarightarrow (t · c) on 13 Jun 2026
Categories for discussion
- 18 Jun 2026 – Category:German books by writer (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Οἶδα (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Jun 2026 – Category:Ambassadors of Austria to West Germany (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Johnpacklambert (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Jun 2026 – Category:Ambassadors of Austria to Germany (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Johnpacklambert (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Jun 2026 – Category:German plays by writer (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Οἶδα (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Jun 2026 – Category:Ambassadors of Gabon to West Germany (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by LaundryPizza03 (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Jun 2026 – Category:Ambassadors of Gabon to Germany (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by LaundryPizza03 (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Jun 2026 – Category:Germany–Greenland relations (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by LaundryPizza03 (t · c); see discussion
- 27 May 2026 – Category:Ambassadors of Prussia to the Kingdom of Sardinia (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Johnpacklambert (t · c); see discussion
- 24 May 2026 – Category:German radio networks (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Fayenatic london (t · c); see discussion
- 21 May 2026 – Category:Ambassadors of Zimbabwe to Germany (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Johnpacklambert (t · c); see discussion
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Redirects for discussion
- 13 Jun 2026 – Hitlerian (talk · edit · hist) →Adolf Hitler was RfDed by A1Cafel (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Jun 2026 – FIFIA 2006 (talk · edit · hist) →2006 FIFA World Cup was RfDed by Chevvin (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Jun 2026 – Germanz (talk · edit · hist) →Germany was RfDed by LaundryPizza03 (t · c); see discussion
- 21 May 2026 – PopeBenedictXVI (talk · edit · hist) →Pope Benedict XVI was RfDed by Bis-Serjetà? (t · c); see discussion
- 12 May 2026 – Traction Company (talk · edit · hist) →Tram was RfDed by Steel1943 (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Jun 2026 – Hitler's (talk · edit · hist) →Adolf Hitler RfDed by A1Cafel (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Files for discussion
- 31 May 2026 – File:Wilhelm Burmann.jpeg (talk · edit · hist) (on Wilhelm Burmann) was FfDed by GreenLipstickLesbian (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Apr 2026 – File:German Magazine showing famous Blitz Image.JPG (talk · edit · hist) (on St Paul's Survives) was FfDed by Based5290 (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Apr 2026 – File:Karel Richard Richter.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Karel Richard Richter) was FfDed by JayCubby (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Feb 2026 – File:The Magnificent Eleven - First Five.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on The Magnificent Eleven) was FfDed by Based5290 (t · c); see discussion
Featured article candidates
- 15 Jun 2026 – Noemvriana (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by A.Cython (t · c); see discussion
A-Class review
- undated – Battle of 42nd Street (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review
Good article nominees
- 08 Jun 2026 – Casino Royale (2006 film) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Igordebraga (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Jun 2026 – Type XXI submarine (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Klutserke (t · c); start discussion
- 06 Jun 2026 – Type X submarine (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Klutserke (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Jun 2026 – Blue Swords Cup (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Bgsu98 (t · c); start discussion
- 23 May 2026 – Nebelhorn Trophy (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Bgsu98 (t · c); start discussion
- 16 May 2026 – Johann Sigismund Weiss (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Kusma (t · c); see discussion
- 11 May 2026 – ISU Junior Grand Prix in Germany (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Bgsu98 (t · c); start discussion
- 07 May 2026 – Franz Grundheber (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Ritchie333 (t · c); start discussion
- 07 May 2026 – Siegmund Nimsgern (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Ritchie333 (t · c); start discussion
- 07 May 2026 – Eike Wilm Schulte (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Ritchie333 (t · c); start discussion
- (13 more...)
Good topic candidates
- 14 Jun 2026 – SMS Eber (1903) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Parsecboy (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Jun 2026 – SMS Panther (1901) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Parsecboy (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Jun 2026 – SMS Luchs (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Parsecboy (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Jun 2026 – SMS Tiger (1899) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Parsecboy (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Jun 2026 – SMS Jaguar (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Parsecboy (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Jun 2026 – SMS Iltis (1898) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Parsecboy (t · c); see discussion
Featured article reviews
- 08 Mar 2026 – Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by Borsoka (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 14 Jun 2026 – Ubirajara jubatus (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to "Ubirajara jubatus" by 1234qwer1234qwer4 (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Jun 2026 – Emsdetten school shooting (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to 2006 Emsdetten school shooting by NesserWiki (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Jun 2026 – 1st Lithuanian Dragoon Regiment (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to 1st (Lithuanian) Dragoon Regiment "Prince Albert of Prussia" by Marcelus (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Jun 2026 – Lust murder (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Sexual Homicide by TaqPCR (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Jun 2026 – Queen Silvia of Sweden (talk · edit · hist) move request to Queen Silvia by Interstellarity (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
- 06 Jun 2026 – John Yeboah (talk · edit · hist) move request to John Yeboah Zamora by 162 etc. (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
Articles to be split
- 04 Feb 2026 – List of schools in Germany (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by ~2026-71647-6 (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Dec 2025 – Heckler & Koch G3 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ominae (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Nov 2025 – Volkswagen Gol (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Not stuart60 (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Nov 2025 – Junge Wilde (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Hitsuji777 (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Oct 2025 – Paul Schulz (ufologist) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Wikifixer559 (t · c); see discussion
- 13 May 2024 – Mercedes-Benz G-Class (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by A75 (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Apr 2024 – Volkswagen Type 2 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 93.150.208.84 (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Nov 2023 – Greater Poland (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Jan 2022 – Mittelstand (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Kaihsu (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Mar 2020 – New Town Hall (Munich) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Some Gadget Geek (t · c); see discussion
- (2 more...)
Articles for creation
- 16 Jun 2026 – Draft:Isana (company) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Magdalenakrupa (t · c)
- 16 Jun 2026 – Draft:Ursula Ida Lapp (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by KyCC2025 (t · c)
- 16 Jun 2026 – Draft:LAPP (company) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by KyCC2025 (t · c)
- 16 Jun 2026 – Draft:KitschKrieg (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by SLIDD (t · c)
- 15 Jun 2026 – Draft:Rudolf Knauth (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Yunalio (t · c)
- 15 Jun 2026 – Draft:Ecopals 2 (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by ONUnicorn (t · c)
- 15 Jun 2026 – Draft:Hörbert (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Therab (t · c)
- 15 Jun 2026 – Draft:Jan Berend Meijer (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Quantumlool (t · c)
- 10 Jun 2026 – Draft:Veronika von Heise-Rotenburg (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by RoboWiZZard (t · c)
- 28 May 2026 – Draft:Fahrdorf massacre (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Stormm001 (t · c)
- (45 more...)
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The main portal for this project is Portal:Germany. Other Germany-related portals are being deleted or moved to project space so they can continue to be useful for topic development:
Federal states
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Baden-Württemberg
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Bavaria
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Berlin
- Portal:Brandenburg
- Portal:Hamburg
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Hesse
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Lower Saxony
- Portal:North Rhine-Westphalia
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Rhineland-Palatinate
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Saarland
- Portal:Saxony
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Saxony-Anhalt
- Portal:Schleswig-Holstein
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Thuringia
Regions and history
For more Germany-related portals (history, regions, etc.) see Category:Germany portal and "Portal" lists in Germany article statistics in the sidebar.
Every member should feel free to inform the managers of these portals if they have worked on an article which they believe would be of interest to the above portals.
Barnstars
Our project, like the other national WikiProjects, possesses a barnstar that may be awarded to outstanding contributors to the project or members particularly deserving of recognition for some effort made for the cause of the project.
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Resources
Infoboxes
Stubs
For information on which stubs to use on Germany-related articles, see the list of stubs at Wikipedia:WikiProject Germany/Stub templates
Subpages
- list of all subpages of this page
Templates
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| {{WikiProject Germany}} |
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Template placed on the top of talk pages, not on article pages | ||||||||||
| {{User WikiProject Germany}} |
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Userboxes for WikiProject members, add either to the your userpage | ||||||||||
| {{User WP Germany}} |
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| {{Infobox German location}} |
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Template allowing town info to be copied directly from de.wiki. | ||||||||||
| {{IPA}} | German pronunciation: [...] | Template for indicating German pronunciation. See Help:IPA/Standard German for transcription used. | ||||||||||
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Template to use when an article is a translation of an article on the German Wikipedia - to be placed on talk pages | ||||||||||
| {{subst:WelcomeGER}}~~~~ | Welcome to WikiProject Germany Welcome, WikiProject Germany, to the WikiProject Germany! Please direct any questions about the project to its talk page. If you create new articles on Germany-related topics, please list them at our announcement page and tag their talk page with our project template {{WikiProject Germany}}. A few features that you might find helpful:
 A list of articles needing cleanup associated with this project is available. See also the tool's wiki page and the index of WikiProjects. Here are some tasks you can do. Please remove completed tasks from the list.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me or any of the more experienced members of the project, and we'll be very happy to help you. Again, welcome, and thank you for joining this project! |
Welcome message for new project members | ||||||||||
| {{User German Road Guru}} |
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This Template can be for anyone who has driven on German roads and wants to claim themselves as "German Road Warriors" | ||||||||||
Conventions
Websites
- CIA World Factbook on Germany
- Germany Tourism
- Information from the German Embassy in Washington, D.C.
- Germany GenWeb Project - for details on some lesser historical figures
- "Deutschland-Portal"
For articles to be translated, see Category:Articles needing translation from German Wikipedia
Notes
- Featured and Good Articles are added to form this number.
A list of articles needing cleanup associated with this project is available. See also the tool's wiki page and the index of WikiProjects.