State symbols

Bronze eagle at the protocol entrance to the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community

Source: BMI

What exactly are state symbols? And what are the state symbols of the Federal Republic of Germany?

More on the subject State symbols

  • General information

    Here you will find the most important information on state symbols briefly summarized.

  • Federal flag

    The federal flag is striped black, red and gold.

  • Federal coat of arms

    The heraldic animal of the Federal Republic of Germany is the eagle.

  • National anthem

    Since 1952, the third verse of a work by Heinrich Hoffmann and Joseph Haydn has been played and sung on official occasions as the Federal Republic’s national anthem.

  • The New Guardhouse

    Symbol and site of official ceremonies