Germantown Township is in Cottonwood County, Minnesota, United States.

A large share of the early settlers being natives of Germany caused the name to be selected.

The racial makeup of the township was 98.66% White, 0.89% African American, 0.45% from other races.

Germantown Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Jim Hagedorn, a Republican.

At the state level, Germantown Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22B, represented by Republican Rod Hamilton.