Radio stations from Germany

German radio online: the public broadcasters of each region — WDR, SWR, BR, NDR and the rest — with stations such as 1LIVE and WDR 5, national Deutschlandfunk, and a huge commercial and internet scene. The stations below come from the open Radio Browser directory, ordered by listener votes — Mangoradio, Rock Antenne, 1LIVE, 80s80s, 90s90s and Sunshine Live are among the most-voted, and Germany has more stations in the directory than almost any other country. Everything plays 15 minutes a day free, with no account and no download.

Frequently asked questions

How can I listen to German radio online?

Open 72FM's Germany page, choose a station and press play — 15 minutes a day free, with no account and no download.

What are the most popular German radio stations online?

Among the most-voted in the directory are Mangoradio, Rock Antenne and its Heavy Metal stream, 1LIVE, 80s80s, 90s90s, Sunshine Live and WDR 5.

Why does Germany have so many public radio stations?

Public broadcasting is organised by region: each regional broadcaster runs several stations, from youth pop to classical and news.

Is German radio free to listen to online?

Yes — 15 minutes a day free, with no account and no download. Premium removes the daily limit.

Radio in Germany, in brief

You can stream German radio online from any browser, on any device, with no download and no account required to begin. Open 72FM's Germany page, choose a station, and press play. Germany's broadcasting landscape is one of the richest in Europe — publicly funded stations with genuine editorial depth, a commercial sector that spans mainstream pop to specialist electronic programming, and a long tradition of treating radio as a serious cultural medium. Whether you're here for the language, the music, or the atmosphere, the dial rewards careful listening.

Read the full guide: How to Listen to German Radio Online (Deutschlandfunk, Electronic, Indie)

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