Things to do in Berlin

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Brandenburg Gate which includes night scenes, a city and a monument
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Berlin Cathedral which includes a castle, heritage elements and heritage architecture
Kurfuerstendamm showing street scenes
Mitte showing a ferry, a river or creek and a small town or village

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1. Alexanderplatz

The Alexanderplatz can be viewed very much as a transport hub for the city of Berlin as well, although it has plenty to offer visitors with its world-class shopping and panoramic views over the entire city.
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Alexanderplatz featuring modern architecture, a city and a square or plaza

2. Potsdamer Platz

Potsdamer Platz is a cast-iron example of the success of urban renewal in Berlin. This was a no man’s land during the Cold War, when Berlin was divided along political lines. In its pre-war heyday, the Potsdamer Platz had been one of Europe’s most bustling areas and the busiest traffic intersection in Europe.
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Potsdamer Platz featuring a city, modern architecture and shopping

3. Brandenburg Gate

This enormous monument in the form of a neoclassical arch constructed from sandstone, is intrinsically linked with the history of Berlin and Germany. Built over two centuries ago, in 1791, the Brandenburg Gate was originally constructed to mark the entrance to Unter den Linden, Berlin's grandest boulevard. The arch was also intended to be a symbol of peace. There is a clear Greek influence in this monument, with the design of the Brandenburg Gate closely corresponding to the Acropolis in Athens.
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Brandenburg Gate which includes night scenes, a city and a monument

4. Zoo Berlin

Berlin Zoo is one of the most highly rated in the world, and gives visitors an excellent opportunity to experience some of the world’s most exotic animals in very attractive and pleasing settings. Known in German as the Zoologischer Garten, the Berlin Zoo is a vast expanse of 34 hectares within the picturesque Tiergarten Park within the city centre. This is home to thousands of animals from every corner of the earth that will thrill visitors of all ages.
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Berlin Zoo which includes land animals and zoo animals

5. Kurfürstendamm

Head to Charlottenburg’s famous boulevard to experience the glamour of old Berlin coupled with the style of contemporary cosmopolitan Europe. The historic Kurfuerstendamm is one of the city’s oldest streets and was built as a route to a prominent hunting lodge now on the outskirts of the city. Today, exclusive boutiques, major department stores and luxury hotels line Kurfuerstendamm, or Kudamm as locals sometimes call the street. At its eastern end find a somber reminder of the bombings of Berlin during World War II.
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Kurfuerstendamm featuring street scenes

6. Berlin Wall Memorial

The Berlin Wall separated capitalist West Germany from Communist East Germany for many decades. The wall was originally constructed along a street called Bernauer Strasse in 1961, instantly separating thousands of friends and families. Once the wall had been constructed, the neo-Gothic church that stood in the area became essentially stranded in no man’s land—instantly taking on the status of a symbol of a truly divided city. This landmark was eventually destroyed by the East German government just four years before the wall came down.
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The infamous, tempestuous story of the Berlin Wall is covered in this outdoor museum, which provides an insight into one of the world’s most famous constructions.

7. Berlin TV Tower

See a bird’s-eye view of of Berlin from Alexanderplatz’s iconic TV Tower (Fernsehturm). The distinctive Berlin landmark reaches 1,207.3 feet (368 meters) into the sky and is the tallest structure in Germany. The tower’s viewing platform offers 360-degree views at 666 feet (203 meters) above the ground. Take in the view while enjoying a meal at Fernsehturm’s revolving restaurant.
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What to do in Berlin

Popular places to visit

Alexanderplatz featuring modern architecture, a city and a square or plaza

Alexanderplatz

4/5(1,068 reviews)

Alexanderplatz is a marvellous example of 1960s architecture and a centralised meeting place within Berlin that’s particularly popular with local residents.

Alexanderplatz
Potsdamer Platz featuring a city, modern architecture and shopping

Potsdamer Platz

4/5(889 reviews)

Berliners come to celebrate their city in this public square, which was completely destroyed during the Second World War and isolated during the Cold War.

Potsdamer Platz
Brandenburg Gate which includes night scenes, a city and a monument

Brandenburg Gate

4.5/5(1,133 reviews)

This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.

Brandenburg Gate
Berlin Zoo which includes land animals and zoo animals

Zoo Berlin

4.5/5(292 reviews)

Say “Guten Tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of the most comprehensive and elegant zoos in Europe.

Zoo Berlin
Checkpoint Charlie

Checkpoint Charlie

4/5(657 reviews)

Learn about the history of Checkpoint Charlie, a well-known monument in Berlin. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Checkpoint Charlie
Kurfuerstendamm featuring street scenes

Kurfürstendamm

4.5/5(310 reviews)

Often described as “Berlin’s Champs-Élysées,” this elegant promenade is the city’s premier shopping strip and is punctuated with a moving war memorial.

Kurfürstendamm
Olympiastadion

Olympiastadion

4.5/5(177 reviews)

Catch an event at Olympiastadion during your trip to Berlin. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Olympiastadion
Berlin Wall Memorial

Berlin Wall Memorial

4.5/5(945 reviews)

The infamous, tempestuous story of the Berlin Wall is covered in this outdoor museum, which provides an insight into one of the world’s most famous constructions.

Berlin Wall Memorial
TV Tower showing a city

Berlin TV Tower

4.5/5(657 reviews)

Take in breathtaking views of Berlin and enjoy a meal in a revolving restaurant inside the sphere of this iconic tower, the tallest structure in Germany.

Berlin TV Tower

Areas of Berlin

Mitte featuring a city and modern architecture

Mitte

4.5/5(1,916 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Check out top attractions like Alexanderplatz and Brandenburg Gate, and jump on the metro at Unter den Linden Station or S+U Friedrichstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Mitte
Kreuzberg showing outdoor art as well as an individual female

Kreuzberg

4/5(182 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Kreuzberg. You can visit top attractions like Checkpoint Charlie and Jewish Museum Berlin, and jump on the metro at Prinzenstrasse U-Bahn or Kottbusser Gate U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Kreuzberg
Checkpoint Charlie Museum showing signage

Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Checkpoint Charlie and East Side Gallery. See more of Berlin by jumping on the metro at Gorlitzer U-Bahn or Schlesisches Tor U-Bahn.

Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Friedrichshain which includes outdoor art

Friedrichshain

4/5(172 area reviews)

Known for its lively bars and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Friedrichshain. Top attractions like Simon-Dach-Strasse and Boxhagener Platz are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Frankfurter Gate U-Bahn or Bersarinplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Friedrichshain
Schloss Charlottenburg showing a sunset, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Charlottenburg

Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Charlottenburg. Zoo Berlin is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Richard Wagner Place U-Bahn or Bismarckstrasse U-Bahn to see more of Berlin.

Charlottenburg
Prenzlauer Berg which includes a city

Prenzlauer Berg

Travellers choose Prenzlauer Berg for its lively bars. Hop aboard the metro at Thomas-Mann-Straße Tram Stop or Greifswalder Straße-Ostseestraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Velodrom.

Prenzlauer Berg

 

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Potsdam which includes a city, night scenes and heritage architecture

Potsdam

Brandenburg an der Havel

Brandenburg an der Havel

Photo "Zossen" by Löwe 48 (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Löwe 48 (CC BY-SA)

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Photo by saiht (CC BY)

Falkensee

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Photo by Boonekamp (CC0)

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