Sightseeing

Staying in Berlin for the weekend? Explore the city’s rich history and iconic spots!

 

Top Berlin Sights and Attractions

 

Berlin is more than 775 years old and over the decades, all generations have left their monuments and landmarks in town. The densest array of sights in Berlin lies east of the Brandenburg Gate, on either side of Unter den Linden. In the city west visitors should take a look at the broken shard of the Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche, which serves as a brutal reminder of World War II. Close by starts the famous boulevard Kurfürstendamm.

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The Brandenburg Gate is Berlin’s most famous landmark and a must-see for all visitors. A symbol of German division during the Cold War, it is now a national symbol of peace and unity.

The Brandenburg Gate is one of Berlin’s most important monuments, a landmark and symbol with over two hundred years of history. Hardly any other sight is on so many tourist selfies as the great sandstone gate in the heart of the city. The Brandenburg Gate used to be memorial of division – after the construction of the Berlin Wall, it was located in the restricted area and could not be visited by East or West Germans. After the fall of the Wall, the gate became a symbol of German unity.

Around the Brandenburg Gate: Pariser Platz

The Brandenburg Gate is located in the center of Berlin on Pariser Platz (“Parisian Square”), one of the most beautiful squares in the city. The magnificent boulevard Unter den Linden leads directly to the square, which is lined with numerous noteworthy buildings such as the luxury hotel Adlon Kempinski, the University of the Arts, and the US Embassy. The surrounding cafés and restaurants invite visitors to stay a while and take in the special atmosphere.

  Address

Pariser Platz 1

10117 Berlin

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Opening Hours

accessible for visitors at any time

Accessibility

barrier-free

 

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What would Berlin be without the TV Tower? Standing tall on Alexanderplatz, it is not only the tallest structure in Germany but also the city’s iconic landmark. Every day, numerous visitors take a speedy elevator ride up to the tower sphere to enjoy a wonderful view of the entire city. The best thing: you don’t even have to move to enjoy a panoramic view because the observation deck rotates once around itself within an hour.

  Address

Panoramastraße 1A

10178 Berlin

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Website

www.tv-turm.de

Opening hours

Oberservation deck: November to February 10 am to 11 pm, March to October 9 am to 11 pm

Accessibility

The TV Tower is not barrier-free. For safety reasons, people with limited mobility do not have access to the TV Tower. A barrier-free viewing point is located at the Panorama Point at Potsdamer Platz.

Admission Fee

Adults from €24.50, children (4-14 years) from €14.50, children up to three years free of charge

Tickets

Book tickets online

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Gendarmenmarkt is arguably Berlin’s most beautiful square and the site of three impressive buildings: the German Cathedral, the French Cathedral, and the Konzerthaus.

The Gendarmenmarkt square is best known for the building trio that frames it: the German the and French Cathedrals and the Konzerthaus (concert hall). Together, they form one of the most stunning architectural ensembles in Berlin. The eventful history of the Gendarmenmarkt can be traced back all the way to the 17th century. Each historical phase has left its architectural traces.

  Address

Gendarmenmarkt 1

10117 Berlin

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