Land in Germany

Germany Building Plots: Baugrundstücke and Other Land

614 land currently listed for sale in Germany.

Land for sale in Germany

24 properties shown

Renovation project with a large plot of land and inclusion in the development plan “Pfarrgarten”Land plot

€95,000

REMLINGEN

3 bd 1 ba 80 m²
The smallest stud farm in BavariaLand plot

€1,290,000

WIGGENSBACH

5 bd 2 ba 160 m²
The smallest stud farm in BavariaLand plot

€1,090,000

WIGGENSBACH

5 bd 2 ba 151 m²
Waterfront property on the island of Werder/HavelLand plot

€1,495,000

WERDER (HAVEL)

1 bd 1 ba 110 m²
Björn Kroner's little oasis of calm - a cozy retreat in the heart of Charlottenburg...Land plot

€845,000

BERLIN

1 bd 1 ba 114 m²
Björn Kroner's little oasis of calm - a cozy retreat in the heart of Charlottenburg...Land plot

€845,000

BERLIN

1 bd 1 ba 114 m²
A gem. A stylish organic farm with untapped potential.Land plot

€829,000

TWEDT

6 bd 5 ba 366 m²
A gem on a large plot of landLand plot

€585,000

ALZENAU IN UNTERFRANKEN

3 bd 1 ba 115 m²
Historic Rhenish-Franconian farmstead - lovingly completely renovatedLand plot

€950,000

IDSTEIN / WÖRSDORF

8 bd 4 ba 245 m²
Design Highlight - Living on 3 levels with exquisite furnishingsLand plot

€1,590,000

LICH

2 bd 2 ba 200 m²
Representative country estate/separate farmstead in a secluded location - with plenty of space on a large property in LimburgLand plot

€1,250,000

LIMBURG AN DER LAHN / ESCHHOFEN

3 bd 2 ba 220 m²
Welcome to your holiday! Exclusive property with infinity pool, sauna & additional building plot – (4 km)Land plot

€1,500,000

RANSBACH

4 bd 2 ba 212 m²
Renovated wellness oasis in the best high-altitude location of the Sauerland regionLand plot

€256,000

WINTERBERG / ALTASTENBERG

2 bd 1 ba 83 m²
Versatile property on a spacious plotLand plot

€199,000

WARBURG

2 bd 1 ba 109 m²
Stylish living at the Loreley with spacious grounds and Rhine views

€780,000

ST. GOARSHAUSEN

3 bd 3 ba 360 m²
Great building plot with a large building area and existing buildingsLand plot

€1,240,000

DÜSSELDORF

6 bd 2 ba 306 m²
Energy-efficient, modern, bright, and with a great south-facing plot and panoramic views!Land plot

€2,490,000

DÜSSELDORF

3 bd 4 ba 314 m²
Single-level living*Purchase plot*2 garages*Land plot

€595,000

MARL / POLSUM

2 bd 2 ba 119 m²
Viel Platz für Natur- und Landliebhaber!Land plot

€359,000

HAMMINKELN

4 bd 2 ba 173 m²
A place to arrive – a versatile farmstead with park-like groundsLand plot

€885,000

IBBENBÜREN

8 bd 2 ba 222 m²
Bid process: Generous plot of land with existing buildings – attractive for renovation or new constructionLand plot

€499,000

ODELZHAUSEN

5 bd 2 ba 120 m²
Sold - Living near the monastery grounds - 2.5 rooms with sunny balcony and view of the greenery!

€250,000

REGENSBURG

1 bd 1 ba 63 m²
Spacious. Charming. Unique – Living on the popular Birkenberg in LandshutLand plot

€995,000

LANDSHUT

5 bd 3 ba 250 m²
Reduced price – Fully furnished oasis of well-being with mountain views & underground parking

€235,000

GARMISCH

1 bd 1 ba 45 m²

Land in Germany

Land for sale in Germany is a thin market: 614 plots against 19,557 total listings on RealEstateAbroad. Buildable lots in desirable cities are rare, and many of the ads are for edge-of-village plots where the real cost lies in connection charges and construction restrictions, not the purchase price.

Context for prices

We do not hold separate plot statistics for Germany, but the market context is clear: current listings show a median asking price of €585,000 and €3,742 per m² for built property, with the middle half between €399,000 and €950,000. Plot values are tied to the official land value (Bodenrichtwert) of each zone, published by municipal valuation committees. Look it up for the area before you accept an asking price.

Is it buildable?

The answer depends on the planning category:

  • Inside a Bebauungsplan: the development plan specifies building lines, height and density. A plot with a valid plan is the safest.
  • Innenbereich (§34): infill land without a plan, where new buildings must match the neighbourhood.
  • Außenbereich (§35): open countryside, where residential building is generally prohibited.

Ask the building authority for a written statement (Bauvoranfrage) before paying a deposit. Treat any ad claiming future building rights with scepticism.

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Servicing and hidden costs

A plot described as "erschlossen" is connected to roads and utilities, but the connection fees (Erschließungsbeiträge) may still be charged to the buyer, sometimes after the sale. Add the cost of soil surveys, surveying, architect fees and the building permit. Contaminated-site registers (Altlastenkataster) are worth checking for former industrial land. Protected trees, noise zones and flood areas can also limit the footprint.

Big-city plots are expensive and infrequent; try the suburbs of Munich, Hamburg and Berlin. Leipzig, Nuremberg and Cologne have commuter-belt options at lower land prices, while Düsseldorf and Frankfurt am Main are tight. If you would rather buy a finished home, compare houses and villas.

Foreign buyers and finance

Nothing in German law prevents foreigners from owning land, though agricultural and forestry parcels are regulated by land-transaction laws that can allow pre-emption. Banks tend to want a build contract and sizeable equity before lending on a plot. The Germany consultation guide and financing page set out the process, and you can estimate repayments with the mortgage calculator.

The planning category decides what the plot is. The price follows from that, not the other way round.

— RealEstateAbroad market note

Last updated 8 October 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can a foreigner buy land in Germany?

Yes, without restrictions on nationality for building plots. Farmland and forest purchases follow special regional rules.

What is the Bodenrichtwert?

An official guideline land value per square metre for a zone, published by local committees. It helps you test an asking price.

Why is Außenbereich land so cheap?

Because you generally cannot build a home there. It is priced as agricultural or leisure land.

Who pays for utility connections?

Usually the plot owner, and charges may be levied after purchase. Ask for confirmation of what has been paid.

Can I buy a garden plot (Kleingarten)?

Allotment plots are leased from associations, not owned in the usual sense. Check the rules before buying.

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