Berlin and the German marketFrom $48.99/yearNo geographic restrictions

.berlin domain — the extension of Europe's cultural capital

.berlin is Berlin's official extension — Germany's capital and Europe's cultural epicentre. For Berlin companies, creatives of the Berlin scene and projects with the identity of the German capital.

From $48.99/year · Renewal $49.99/year · No hidden fees

2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
$48.99 Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .BERLIN domain

What is the .BERLIN domain?

The .berlin is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) managed by dotBERLIN GmbH & Co. KG. It was delegated by ICANN in 2014. Berlin is Germany's capital and largest city — Europe's largest economy. Berlin is also Europe's cultural capital: a top-tier tech startup ecosystem, the world's most famous music scene (techno, clubbing), contemporary art and cultural tourism. Registration price is $48.99/year and renewal $49.99/year. No geographic restrictions.
Extension .BERLIN
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry dotBERLIN GmbH & Co. KG
Restrictions None
Registration $48.99/year
Renewal $49.99/year

Uses of .BERLIN

Who is the .BERLIN domain for?

These are the most common situations where .BERLIN is the ideal extension.

Companies and startups headquartered in Berlin

Berlin companies, startups in the Berlin ecosystem and German companies with presence in the capital.

Berlin art, culture and creative scene

Contemporary art galleries, museums, cultural projects and any initiative of the vibrant Berlin creative scene.

Berlin music, clubs and nightlife

Electronic music clubs, artists, music production companies and projects of Berlin's vibrant music scene.

Berlin tourism, guides and local services

Tourist guides, hotels, restaurants and any tourism service for the German capital.

Tech and Berlin's startup ecosystem

Berlin's startup ecosystem is one of Europe's most important — .berlin communicates location in Germany's leading tech hub.

Berlin gastronomy and hospitality

Restaurants, cafés, food markets and any hospitality business with an identity of the German capital.

Real examples

Well-known websites with .BERLIN domain

my.berlinvisit.berlinlive.berlinlove.berlinart.berlinfood.berlintech.berlingo.berlin

.BERLIN vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .BERLIN with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.berlin This page Berlin and the German market No geographic restrictions $48.99/year (renew $49.99)
.de Germany in general Requires local German contact ~$9.99/year
.london London None $47.99/year
.amsterdam Amsterdam None $44.99/year
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .BERLIN domain at miHosting

01

Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

02

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .BERLIN domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .BERLIN domain

Do you need to be based in Berlin to register a .berlin?

No. .berlin has no Berlin residency or headquarters requirements for registration. Any company or individual can register it. However, its most effective use is for projects with a real connection to the city.

Does .berlin have different registration and renewal pricing?

Yes. .berlin has $48.99/year for initial registration and $49.99/year for renewals — one dollar difference.

Does .berlin rank well in Google for local Berlin searches?

Google may interpret .berlin as a geographic relevance signal for local searches in Berlin. For searches like 'restaurant in Berlin' or 'startup in Berlin', .berlin combined with local content may improve visibility.

Is .berlin suitable for a Berlin tech startup?

Yes. Berlin has one of Europe's most active startup ecosystems — with companies like Zalando, SoundCloud, HelloFresh and N26 born in the city. A Berlin startup with startup.berlin communicates local identity in Germany's most important tech hub.

Can a company outside Germany use .berlin for its Berlin office?

Yes. Many multinational companies use geographic domains to communicate their presence in specific cities. No residency requirements. company.berlin communicates presence in the German capital regardless of where the main headquarters is.

Can I transfer my .berlin domain to miHosting?

Yes. The transfer has no additional cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.

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The .berlin domain is the official extension of Europe's cultural capital — managed by dotBERLIN GmbH & Co. KG since 2014 at $48.99/year registration and $49.99/year renewal. Berlin is Germany's capital (the EU's largest economy), one of Europe's most important startup ecosystems, the world's most famous electronic music scene and a magnet for contemporary art and cultural tourism. For Berlin companies and startups, artists and creatives of the Berlin scene, music projects, tourist guides and hospitality businesses with a German capital identity, .berlin communicates location in Central Europe's most vibrant city. No registration restrictions. Google may interpret it as a local relevance signal. Registering a .berlin domain at miHosting costs $48.99/year with managed DNS, @yourcompany.berlin email and real technical support. Combine it with our professional hosting to give your Berlin project the digital presence Berlin deserves.