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Germany
Sweden
Area Comparison
Berlin is 4.7x larger than Stockholm
Population Comparison
Berlin has 3.7x more people than Stockholm
Yes — Berlin is 4.7x larger than Stockholm by area. Berlin spans 892 km² (344 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 704 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Berlin approximately 4 times.
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
Germany's capital and largest city. Known as "The Grey City", Berlin covers 892 km² with a population of 3.6 million. The city was established in 1237. Berlin is known for Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall remnants, Museum Island, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).
Berlin has more bridges than Venice — over 1,700 compared to Venice's 400
Sweden's capital, spread across 14 islands. Often called "Venice of the North", Stockholm has an area of 188 km² and is home to 1.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 1252. Visitors come for Gamla Stan (Old Town), Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).
Stockholm is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges
Looking beyond city limits, the Stockholm metropolitan area covers 6,519 km², which is 1.7x larger than greater Berlin at 3,743 km². The Berlin metro area is also more populous, with 6.1 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Stockholm is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Berlin (Germany) and Stockholm (Sweden) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions.
Size Ratio
Stockholm fits inside Berlin ~4 times
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Stockholm is 811 km (504 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~1h 27m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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