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  • Capital
    Berlin
  • Currency
    EUR (€)
  • Language
    German
  • Power
    Type C / F
  • Timezone
    CET · UTC+1
  • Calling code
    +49

Germany host networks for your free eSIM

Your free eSIM connects automatically to these mobile carriers — the same networks locals use, no SIM swap required.

  • O2
    Network 5G
  • Vodafone
    Network 5G

Land in Germany already connected

Walk off the jet bridge with maps, ride-hailing and messaging already working at these arrival points.

  • FRA· Frankfurt
    Frankfurt am Main
    • S8/S9 to Hauptbahnhof, 12 min, every 15 min
    • Long-distance ICE platform inside the airport — direct to Cologne, Munich, Stuttgart
    • Europe’s 3rd-busiest hub — Telekom 5G runs end-to-end through both terminals.
  • MUC· Munich
    Franz Josef Strauß
    • S1/S8 to Marienplatz, ~40 min, every 10 min
    • Lufthansa Express Bus to Hauptbahnhof, 45 min, runs through the night
    • Terminals 1 + 2 connected via free shuttle; signal stays strong on the apron buses.
  • BER· Berlin
    Berlin Brandenburg
    • FEX (Airport Express) to Hauptbahnhof, 30 min, every 30 min
    • S9 / S45 S-Bahn for cheaper city ride (~45 min); BVG day ticket covers both
    • New Terminal 1 building (2020) — eduroam + free BER Wi-Fi cover the entire concourse.
  • HAM· Hamburg
    Hamburg
    • S1 to Hauptbahnhof, 25 min, runs every 10 min
    • Taxi flat zones from €25 to the centre, €40 to HafenCity
    • Vodafone DE has the strongest 5G inside Terminal 2.
  • DUS· Düsseldorf
    Düsseldorf
    • SkyTrain to DUS Flughafen Bahnhof + S11 to Hbf, 12 min
    • Direct ICE to Cologne (35 min) or Aachen via the airport long-distance station
    • Bonus: Telekom + Vodafone 5G already on the SkyTrain platform.
  • CGN· Cologne
    Köln/Bonn
    • S13/S19 to Köln Hbf, 15 min, every 20 min
    • Direct ICE to Frankfurt (1h 05m) — better than driving the A3
    • 24/7 operating airport; eSIM is reliable for night arrivals when ticket counters close.

Where your free eSIM works in Germany

Strong 4G/5G across the cities and neighbourhoods most travellers actually visit.

  • Berlin

    BVG U-Bahn covers the four central districts; signal drops in some pre-WWII tunnel sections of U2 + U8.

    • Mitte
    • Kreuzberg
    • Prenzlauer Berg
    • Friedrichshain

  • Munich

    S-Bahn ring is fully covered with 5G; Englischer Garten Wi-Fi is patchy, your eSIM is the safer bet.

    • Altstadt
    • Schwabing
    • Glockenbachviertel

  • Hamburg

    Harbour ferries 61 + 62 work as scenic public transit on the same HVV ticket; signal stays strong along the Elbe.

    • Speicherstadt
    • St. Pauli
    • Schanzenviertel

  • Cologne

    Compact medieval core walkable in 90 minutes; the cathedral plaza has free city Wi-Fi but throttles after 30 min.

    • Altstadt
    • Belgisches Viertel
    • Ehrenfeld

  • Frankfurt

    Banking-district 5G is fastest in Germany; switch to Sachsenhausen for the apple-wine tavern crawl.

    • Sachsenhausen
    • Bahnhofsviertel
    • Westend

What to install before you land in Germany

The eSIM gets you online — these are the local apps it unlocks the moment you arrive.

  • DB Navigator

    Deutsche Bahn’s app — ICE, IC and regional trains, live platform changes, and Deutschland-Ticket activation. Critical for cross-Länder travel.

  • BVG / MVG / HVV

    City-specific transit apps for Berlin (BVG), Munich (MVG) and Hamburg (HVV). All accept the €58/month Deutschland-Ticket within their network.

  • Free Now

    Primary licensed-taxi hailing nationwide. Bolt operates in Berlin + Hamburg; Uber is limited to a handful of cities.

  • Komoot

    Better than Google Maps for forest trails, the Black Forest and Bavarian alpine routes. Pre-download regions before losing signal at altitude.

Local prepaid SIM vs. our free eSIM in Germany

What you’d pay at the airport SIM kiosk — and what you save by activating the eSIM before you fly.

Local prepaid SIM
Deutsche Telekom MagentaMobil Prepaid Start
€9.95· starter card; data add-ons from €4.95
ID required — Saturn or MediaMarkt counter, passport + PostIdent verification, then 24–48h wait before the card activates.

Cheap on paper, but the verification queue + activation delay means most travellers lose half their first day. The free eSIM is live before you board the U-Bahn from BER.

co:sim free eSIM
co:sim · 1 GB / 7 days
$0· 1 GB / 7 days
Email only — no passport, no codice fiscale, no address proof.
Install before you fly; activates automatically the moment you land.

What's included in your free eSIM

Try our cutting-edge eSIM technology for free across all 33 European destinations.

  • Free 1 GB across 33 European countries

    Enough for maps, messages, ride-hailing and light browsing when you arrive — works from France and Germany to Iceland and Turkey.

  • Top up anytime to extend

    Add more data or extend your validity whenever you need it — top-ups stack onto the same eSIM, no reinstall, no SIM swap.

  • Fast premium 4G/5G networks

    Connects to top local carriers — the same fast, reliable networks our paid plans use.

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How to claim your free eSIM

This offer is for new users only. Hurry, claim it before it's gone!

1

Tap "Claim now"

Hit the button below — no signup required upfront, just enter your email at checkout.

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2

Receive via email

Your eSIM QR code and install link land in your inbox in seconds.

3

Scan & connect

Scan the QR code from your phone's eSIM settings and you're online across 33 countries.

From Germany, the same eSIM keeps working

Hop into any of these neighbouring countries without swapping SIMs — your free plan covers all of them.

Free eSIM for other European destinations

The same free plan works across all 33 countries — pick another destination for arrival-day specifics.

Free eSIM for Germany FAQs by co:sim

Everything you need to know about the free new-user eSIM offer.

Does the free eSIM work on the Berlin U-Bahn?
BVG has rolled out tunnel antennas across U1–U9, so 4G stays alive between most stations. Older Cold-War-era stretches under Kreuzberg still drop briefly — reconnection usually within 2-3 stops.
Will it work at Oktoberfest in Munich?
The plan works at Theresienwiese same as anywhere else, but 6M visitors share the same cells. Pre-download maps and defer big uploads; WhatsApp voice tends to stay through congestion.
Do I need an activation code at Frankfurt Airport?
No. The eSIM activates automatically once it sees a Deutsche Telekom or Vodafone signal — install the profile before flying and it stays dormant until it lands on a German tower.
Will it work on Deutsche Bahn ICE trains?
Yes. ICE rolling stock has on-board repeaters and external 4G/5G connections; coverage along the Cologne–Frankfurt and Berlin–Munich corridors is strong. Expect short drops in long tunnels (Landrücken, Schulwald).
Can I tether on the free 1 GB?
Yes — tethering is allowed. Just remember a single 1080p Netflix episode burns through about 1.5 GB, so the free quota disappears quickly. Top up at any time without reinstalling.
Who's eligible for the free eSIM?
New users who have not previously claimed a free eSIM. Eligibility is verified at checkout.
Will I be charged anything?
$0 is charged for the free eSIM. A valid card is collected at checkout for verification only — this prevents the same person claiming multiple free eSIMs. You only pay if you choose to top up later.
How long is the free eSIM valid?
Install and activate the eSIM within 30 days after purchase. Once activated, the free plan is valid for 7 days from your first connection. After that, top up anytime to extend the validity — the same eSIM keeps working.
Can I top up or buy more data after?
Yes. Top up the same eSIM with any paid plan at any time — your data and validity extend instantly, no reinstall required. You can also buy plans for any of our 190+ other destinations.
Can I claim the free eSIM again?
No. This free eSIM is a new-user offer, so it can only be claimed once.
How does the free plan compare to paid plans?
Same high-quality network coverage. Paid plans offer more data and longer validity — and you can top up onto your free eSIM at any time.

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