1996 German Open (snooker)

The 1996 German Open was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place in Osnabrück, Germany, from December 4 to December 8, 1996. It was the fifth ranking event of the 1996/1997 season. Ronnie O'Sullivan won the tournament, defeating Alain Robidoux 9–7 in the final. This victory marked O'Sullivan's third ranking title.