Outage activity
Is anything down in Germany?
No open incident with an official update naming Germany or a service for Germany right now. That does not confirm every service works there.
News and unconfirmed reports
Reports about services for Germany without an official status update. These are not confirmed outages.
- Service impact: Increased Packet loss
Affected location: eu-central-1
- Service impact: Increased Packet loss
Affected location: eu-central-1
- Service impact: Increased Packet loss
Affected location: eu-central-1
- RESOLVED: Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE) Stretched Cluster customers are experiencing zonal outages impacting network connectivity across multiple regions.
Affected location: europe-west3
- Service is operating normally: [RESOLVED] Elevated connectivity issues with a single Avalability zone
Affected location: eu-central-1
- Service impact: Elevated connectivity issues with a single Avalability zone
Affected location: eu-central-1
Cloud datacenter regions in Germany
Each provider runs its own region. An incident in one does not establish a problem in another.
About outage monitoring in Germany
This page groups tracked service updates that mention this country or a datacenter region there. A country mention does not by itself confirm local impact or monitoring of every service used there. Check the linked provider update for the affected product, region and users.
What we monitor
GlobalOutageMap aggregates updates from connected official service status sources. This page groups updates that mention this country or a datacenter region there. That does not establish comprehensive local ISP coverage, affected resident counts or countrywide service health.
Services mentioned in tracked updates
Service and country mentions provide context. Check the linked official incident update for the affected product, region and users. News and visitor reports are not official status confirmation.
When to check this page
Users in Germany should consult this page if they observe multiple, seemingly unrelated applications failing simultaneously, or if a single application appears unresponsive across different devices and networks. Signs such as declined online payments in various contexts, persistent login loops, or general inability to access services that normally function, could indicate a broader outage. While GlobalOutageMap provides an aggregated view, it is always advisable to also check the official status page of the specific service provider experiencing issues for directly confirmed updates and resolutions.
Other countries in Europe
FAQ - Germany outages
Is the internet down in Germany?
The internet itself rarely goes completely 'down' across an entire country like Germany due to its decentralised nature and robust infrastructure. However, specific regions, major cloud providers, or large telecommunications networks can experience significant disruptions. This page helps identify if widespread issues are affecting many users or services simultaneously. If multiple unrelated online activities are failing for you, and this page shows widespread incidents, it suggests a significant but localised or service-specific outage rather than a complete national internet shutdown.
Which cloud regions serve Germany?
Major global hyperscale cloud providers operate data centre regions either within Germany or in geographically proximate countries to serve the German market. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has a region in Frankfurt (eu-central-1), and Microsoft Azure maintains regions in Germany (Germany West Central, Germany North). Google Cloud Platform (GCP) also has a region in Frankfurt (europe-west3). These regions are critical for hosting many of the online services and applications used by individuals and businesses across Germany, providing low-latency access and data residency options.
Why do apps go down even when my connection works?
Even if your local internet connection is functional, applications can fail due to issues within the shared cloud infrastructure they rely on. Many apps and websites are hosted by a handful of large cloud providers. A problem at one of these providers, in a specific data centre region, or affecting a critical shared service (like a DNS resolver or content delivery network), can disrupt numerous applications simultaneously. Your local connection may be fine, but the path to the application's servers may be broken or congested elsewhere in the network.
How quickly is this page updated?
This page is updated through a continuous ingestion pipeline that monitors various sources in real time. Official status pages from major cloud providers, telecom operators, and SaaS companies are typically the fastest sources of confirmed information. Aggregators also incorporate signals from technical news media and community reports to detect emerging issues. While updates are frequent, there can be a short delay between an incident occurring and its accurate reflection here, as the system processes and validates the incoming data. This is an aggregation of signals, not an official incident report site.
What should I do during an outage in Germany?
During an outage affecting services in Germany, it is generally recommended to avoid taking drastic actions like reinstalling applications or rebooting equipment unless specifically advised by your service provider. First, verify the outage scope on this page or the official status pages of affected services. If the issue is widespread, patience is often the best course. Service providers are typically aware of major incidents and are working towards resolution. For critical services, ensure you have offline alternatives if available, and monitor official channels for updates on restoration timelines.