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Germany ✕

Everything banned or restricted in Germany, from apps and websites to books, movies, food and everyday activities. Use the category filter to narrow it down.

GermanyBannedHolocaust denialDenying or trivialising the Holocaust is punishable under §130 of the Criminal Code.Activities & LawsDetails →GermanyBannedNazi symbolsDisplaying the swastika and other Nazi symbols is a crime under §86a of the Criminal Code, except for art, education or research.Clothing & SymbolsDetails →GermanyBannedRuetooGerman cities, notably Berlin, fined hosts for operating without commercial licences and ordered the shutdown of Ruetoo for enabling illegal sublets.Apps & WebsitesSince 2023Details →GermanyBan liftedYouTubeMany YouTube videos featuring copyrighted songs were inaccessible in Germany due to royalty disputes between GEMA and YouTube, but access was restored after an agreement in November 2016.Apps & WebsitesBanned 2016-11Details →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is banned in Germany?

Germany bans or restricts 3 things in our list, including Holocaust denial, Nazi symbols and Ruetoo (2023).

Which categories have the most bans in Germany?

In our list: Apps & Websites (2), Activities & Laws (1), Clothing & Symbols (1).

Have any of these bans been lifted?

Yes, including YouTube (2016-11). Lifted bans stay on the list, marked "Ban lifted", so you can see how the rules changed.

Is this list up to date?

We review entries regularly and add new bans as they happen. Laws change, so check an official government source before you travel or act on this information.

Laws change often and many bans have exceptions. This list is for general information, not legal or travel advice. Check official government sources before you travel. Last updated: 01/11/2026.