Manhole covers in Germany are typically made of metal or concrete. They are usually round or square , although rectangular or elliptical (mainly water manholes) can also be found.
Although in many cases where round manholes are on the sidewalk, work has been done to pave the sidewalk around them , in many cases these manholes are placed in a square frame, making it easier to place them on the sidewalk

The lids in Germany are not colored, but you can find golden lids (usually lids used to document certain events, or promote businesses)

In many cases the manholes contain the symbol of the city , or in other cases, famous buildings in the city , including historical buildings that no longer exist
A phenomenon unique to this country (or certain cities in it) are covers with an advertisement for a business that is usually located close to where the cover was placed , and sometimes even with arrows pointing the way to the business

In most cases, the purpose of the cover (sewer, drainage, etc.) is not stated, and is often inferred from the cover itself , or from the consumer for whom the cover is intended . Despite this, there are cases in which the purpose of the cover is explicitly stated .

Manufacturers
Most covers are manufactured by German companies ACO Group, MeierGuss Group, Buderus, and others. A number of covers are manufactured by international manufacturers such as the American ej , but their number is usually small.

Standards
The standards that appear on the covers are usually the international standards EN124 and the load classes A15-F900 , as well as standards and product quality marks from Germany, such as MPA , DIN and others.