Top 10 landmarks in Berlin
Do not miss these landmarks any time you visit Berlin
Are you short of time for a Berlin city trip and want to visit the Top 10 landmarks in Berlin? We have selected ten highlights from among Berlin's landmarks. Not an easy thing to do – the city has so many exciting places to offer. You can see all of these places on a Berlin city sight-seeing tour.
Information about the Top 10 sights in Berlin in sign language we have for you here.
Top 1: Reichstag
The unique walk-in glass dome of the Reichstag lets you literally stand on the heads of the politicians. You also get a great view of the surrounding sights and the hustle and bustle of the city. You will find many government buildings worth seeing around the Reichstag, such as the German Chancellery. This is very close to the Brandenburg Gate, our Top 2.
Address: Platz der Republik 1, 11011 Berlin | Underground station: Brandenburger Tor U5
Opening hours: The dome and roof terrace are open from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm during the winter months (1 November to 31 March).
Admission: The dome and roof terrace can be visited free of charge; but online registration is required. You can also avail a guided tour and participate in a plenary session.
Our tip: Experience the government district and many other highlights leisurely from the water and book a boat cruise.
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Top 2: Brandenburg Gate
It is the Landmark of the city and Berlin’s symbol of reunification: the Brandenburg Gate. It was built in the year 1791. A magnificent square was laid out in front of the Brandenburg Gate, the Pariser Platz, where world famous buildings like the historic Hotel Adlon or the Academy of Arts are located today. Visit the Max Liebermann Haus next to the Brandenburg Gate, which is dedicated to the life and work of the great Berlin Impressionist.
Address: Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin | Underground station: Brandenburger Tor U5
Opening hours: the Brandenburg Gate can be visited freely around the clock.
Admission: Admission is free of charge
Our tip: The Brandenburg Gate is located in the heart of Berlin. You can discover many of the city's highlights from here. Enjoy free travel across the city and discounts on tickets with the Berlin Welcome Card.
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Top 3: TV Tower
The Berlin TV Tower with 368 metres height is the tallest building in Berlin. Built in the 1960s, it offers you a unique 360° panorama over the city. The television tower is located nearby Alexanderplatz, the centre of old East Berlin. You must not miss the World Clock there with 146 international locations.
Address: Panoramastraße 1A, 10178 Berlin | Underground, suburban railway, tram, bus, regional railway station Alexanderplatz
Opening hours: 9 am to 11 pmr
Admission: different offers
Our tip: Save yourself a long wait! These Online tickets will take you straight to the panorama platform. You save an additional 25 per cent with the Berlin Welcome Card!
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Bosch and contemporary artists
Immerse yourself in the surreal world of Bosch in an exhibition that uses cutting-edge technology to guide you through his bizarre worlds.Find out how Bosch's ideas are being reinterpreted by contemporary artists.
Top 4: Museum Island
Berlin’s world famous Museum Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Five large museums present more than 6,000 years of art and cultural history: the Alte Museum, the Neue Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie, the Bode Museum and the Pergamonmuseum, which, however, is currently closed. The impressive collections and exhibitions and the magnificent architecture of the buildings guarantee a unique experience. You can also visit the splendid Berlin Cathedral, whose history dates back to the 15th century.
Address: Bodestraße, 10178 Berlin | Underground line 5, bus line 100, stop Museum Island
Opening hours see individual links above
Admission: Find out more or book the Day pass.
Our tip: Explore Berlin's museum scene with the Museum Pass, which lets you visit numerous Berlin museums on three subsequent days for € 32, discounted € 16.
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Top 5: Humboldt Forum
The Humboldt Forum opposite Berlin's Museum Island is Berlin's forum for art, culture and science. Behind the reconstructed façades of the former Berlin City Palace, a wide range of exhibitions and the world-famous collections of the Ethnological Museum and the Museum of Asian Art await you. Just a few steps away: the Friedrichswerder Church. Built by Schinkel, it is now a museum that displays sculptures of classicism in the neo-Gothic church interior.
Address: Schloßplatz, 10178 Berlin | Underground line 5, bus line 100, stop Museum Island
Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
Admission: several exhibitions free of charge, additional chargeable exhibitions with time slot ticket
Our tip: Explore other landmarks in the neighbourhood and choose conveniently from our Erlebnisticket shop.
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PALAZZO – Die Dinner Show in Berlin
Experience exhilarating acrobatics, heartfelt comedy and invigorating live music combined with a delicious four-course-menu. An evening filled with delights for your eyes, ears and taste buds in the charming atmosphere of our spiegeltent.
Top 6: Gendarmenmarkt
Very close to Friedrichstraße, the exclusive shopping street in Berlin-Mitte, is one of the most beautiful squares in Berlin: the Gendarmenmarkt. It is currently undergoing sustainable restoration and is being made fit for the future. With the Konzerthaus designed by Schinkel as well as the German Cathedral and the French Cathedral there are three architectural and cultural highlights of the capital over here, which invite you to first-class concerts and exhibition visits.
Address: Gendarmenmarkt, 10117 Berlin | Underground stations Unter den Linden, Hausvogteiplatz, Französische Straße
Opening hours: around the clock
Access: the square will be renovated by the end of 2024; meanwhile the great offer of the surrounding magnificent historical buildings is available for all visitors.
Our tip: Start a city sightseeing tour at Gendarmenmarkt and get off wherever you feel like!
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The award-winning Deutschlandmuseum
A multi award-winning immersive museum experience for the whole family: embark on an interactive journey through 2000 years of German history. Immerse yourself in the past and enjoy a multi-sensory adventure.
Top 7: Kurfürstendamm
From the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church on Breitscheidtplatz to Berlin's posh residential neighbourhood on Halensee, the legendary Kurfürstendamm stretches all the way: Berlin's most popular shopping mile, where the most prestigious brands and major fashion chains are located. The KaDeWe, the largest department store on mainland Europe, the stylish shopping centre Bikini Berlin, and also numerous individual shops set between small, fine restaurants in the side streets are all in the immediate vicinity. And little visitors to Berlin will be thrilled to visit the Berlin Zoo, Germany's oldest zoo.
Address: Berlin Charlottenburg, between Breitscheidplatz and Halensee | Underground station Kurfürstendamm and many other stations
Our tip: After shopping, take a relaxed stroll with the whole family through the famous Berlin Zoo and also visit the aquarium.
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Top 8: Schloss Charlottenburg
To the west of the city and easily accessible lies the magnificent Schloss Charlottenburg. Built around 1700 by the Prussian head of state Friedrich I for his beloved wife, who was much admired by the people, Queen Sophie Charlotte, it lies in the middle of vast, picturesque castle grounds directly on the River Spree. Revel in the magnificent halls of Prussian rococo and experience the romantic atmosphere of the park - at any time of year!
Address: Spandauer Damm 10-22, 14059 Berlin | Bus line M45, stops Schloss Charlottenburg and Luisenplatz
Opening hours: November to March: Tuesday to Sunday, 10.00 to 16.30
Admission: Tickets on site and online tickets, €19, discounted €14
Our tip: Visit first-class museums that are close by such as the Käthe Kollwitz Museum, the Scharf-Gerstenberg Collection or the Bröhan Museum.
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Top 9: Berlin Wall Memorial
The Berlin Wall Memorial is located on the Bernauer Straße. The large area houses an outdoor exhibition, a documentation centre, the memorial to the victims of the division and the Chapel of Reconciliation. An originally preserved section of the wall with a watchtower shows you the former border fortifications. You can also visit the famous East Side Gallery: At more than 1,300 metres, it is the longest preserved section of the wall. After the fall of the Wall, it was painted by 118 artists from 21 countries.
Address: Berlin Wall Memorial: Bernauer Straße 111, 13355 Berlin | Suburban railway lines 1,2,25,26 5, stop Nordbahnhof
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm
Admission: free of charge
Our tip: a guided cycling tour along the wall
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Top 10: Victory Column
The Berlin Victory Column is one of the most famous landmarks of the German capital. The 67 metre high column, crowned by the golden Berlin Angel of Peace, stands in the middle of the Tiergarten park. The platform offers you a magnificent view over the parkland, Schloss Bellevue and over entire Berlin.
The Victory Column was erected in the 19th century and was originally a reminder of Germany's wars of unification. Today it has become a symbol of peace. From the Victory Column, you can take a walk through the Tiergarten and also stroll along the banks of the River Spree to the House of Cultures of the World and the Government District.
Address: Großer Stern 1, 10557 Berlin | Bus lines 100, 187, stop großer Stern
Opening hours: November to March, daily 10 am to 5 pm
Admission: € 4, discounted € 3
Our tip: Start from the banks of the River Spree on a boat tour and see the city's highlights glide past you.
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