VolnaLink VPN

VPN servers in Germany — German IP in Frankfurt

VolnaLink VPN runs high-speed servers in a Frankfurt data center — the largest networking hub in Europe (DE-CIX). Connecting gives you a German IP address and an encrypted tunnel with minimal ping to most European servers. Ideal for watching German TV from abroad and a fast, private connection to international services.

Benefits of a German VPN server

  • Ultra-low European ping. Frankfurt is the European backbone hub. Ping to Moscow 25-40 ms, to Paris 8-12 ms, to London 12-18 ms.
  • GDPR on your side. A server physically located in Germany falls under European GDPR — the strictest personal data protection standard in the world.
  • 10 Gbps speed. 4K streaming, online gaming, Zoom video calls — without buffering.
  • No logs. We don't store your IP, the sites you visit, session timings or traffic volume.

What you watch with a German IP

Connecting to a Frankfurt server gives you access to German streaming libraries:

  • ARD Mediathek — German public broadcasting, Tagesschau news, drama, documentaries.
  • ZDF Mediathek — second public channel, political shows, sports.
  • RTL+ — German streaming, Bauer sucht Frau, Germany's Next Topmodel.
  • ProSieben Joyn — movies, TV Total talk show.
  • Sky Deutschland — Bundesliga, English Premier League, Champions League.
  • YouTube without GEMA blocks — many music videos are blocked in Germany over GEMA disputes. With a German IP you'll see the German version (some videos return, others get blocked — switch country if needed).
  • Netflix Germany — German library, German dubs and subtitles.
  • DAZN Germany — sports broadcasts with German commentary.

Why you need a VPN for Germany

Access German TV from abroad. If you're a German on business travel or an expat from Ukraine/Russia living in Germany visiting home, many Mediatheken (ARD, ZDF, RTL+) block access from foreign IPs. A German VPN server restores access.

Privacy from Vorratsdatenspeicherung. German ISPs must retain connection metadata for at least 10 weeks. A VPN encrypts traffic, so the ISP only sees a connection to a VPN server — without details of which sites you visit.

Public Wi-Fi safety. Free Wi-Fi on Deutsche Bahn, in airports, in cafés is a common attack target. A VPN encrypts the whole connection automatically.

How to get a VPN for Germany in 3 steps

  1. Sign up. Create a VolnaLink account — takes 30 seconds, no card required for the first 8 hours.
  2. Install the app. Download VolnaLink for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux or install the browser extension.
  3. Connect to a German server. Open the location list, pick Germany (Frankfurt), and click Connect.

Ready to get a German IP in Frankfurt?

First 8 hours free, no card required. Then from €1.69 per month.

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FAQ

Can I watch ARD/ZDF Mediathek through VPN?
Yes. Connect to a Frankfurt server, open ardmediathek.de or zdf.de — you'll see the full catalog. If a Mediathek says "available in Germany only", reconnect to a different German server.
What's the ping to Moscow from a German server?
Typically 25-40 ms. That's 2-3× faster than through US servers. For most tasks (streaming, web browsing, voice calls) — indistinguishable from a direct connection.
How much does a VPN for Germany cost?
From €1.69/month on the 24-month plan. All plans include unlimited access to every German server. First 8 hours — free trial, no card required.
Does a VPN help with German online banking?
If you're inside Germany — usually not needed. If you're abroad and signing into Sparkasse, Deutsche Bank, N26 — some banks block foreign IP logins. A VPN with a German IP solves it. For regular use we recommend a dedicated IP from your VolnaLink dashboard — banks don't flag it.