Berlin's sights

Sights

Berlin's sights are nearly too numerous to list. A selection of Berlin's highlights is listed below.

Distance from hotel: 1.0 km

The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church (Gedächtniskirche) on Kurfürstendamm was heavily damaged during bombardment in 1943, during the Second World War, and today consists of the ruins of the original building and a new building, which was constructed in 1961. » More

Distance from hotel: 1.8 km

Siegessäule (Victory Column)

The Victory Column – with Victoria, goddess of victory – stands in the centre of the Tiergarten, on the Großer Stern, and stands as a monument to Prussian victories over Denmark, Austria and France. » More

Distance from hotel: 2.0 km

Kurfürstendamm

Kurfürstendamm is Berlin's number 1 shopping street. Its 3.5 kilometres are home to many shops, cafés, bars, department stores and luxury boutiques. » More

Distance from hotel: 2.3 km

Potsdamer Platz (and remains of the wall)

Potsdamer Platz is located in the heart of Berlin, on the former death strip. With its numerous restaurants, bars and cafés, Sony Centre and the Potsdamer Platz Arcades, it is one of Berlin's most popular locations. » More

Distance from hotel: 2.3 km

Panoramapunkt Potsdamer Platz

At a height of 100 metres, the Panoramapunkt viewing platform on Potsdamer Platz gives you a beautiful, unusual view of Berlin from above. » More

Distance from hotel: 2.8 km

Reichstag

The Reichstag building, with its large glass cupola designed by Sir Norman Foster, has attracted more than 15 million visitors since the federal government moved from Bonn to Berlin. A visit to the glass cupola is a must for every Berlin tourist. » More

Distance from hotel: 2.8 km

Holocaust Memorial

The Holocaust Memorial, ceremonially inaugurated in 2005, is just a few minutes on foot from the Brandenburg Gate. It consists of a wave-like field of 2711 columns which encourage visitors to contemplate the Holocaust. » More

Distance from hotel: 2.9 km

Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburg Gate)

The Brandenburg Gate is Berlin's most famous landmark, as it stands as a symbol both to the division of Berlin and to German reunification. The Brandenburg Gate is nearly 200 years old and is a must for every Berlin visitor. » More

Distance from hotel: 3.1 km

Checkpoint Charlie

Checkpoint Charlie is one of the most popular locations in Berlin, for it tells the story of the city's division. » More

Distance from hotel: 3.5 km

Gendarmenmarkt

The Gendarmenmarkt, located between the German and French Cathedrals, is considered to be one of Berlin's most beautiful squares. » More

Distance from hotel: 4.3 km

Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom)

The Berlin Cathedral is the former court and cathedral church of the Hohenzollern royal family. Its immense cupola is one of Berlin's major landmarks. » More

Distance from hotel: 4.3 km

Neue Synagoge (New Synagogue)

The New Synagogue on Oranienburger Strasse looks back at nearly 140 years of history and is considered to be one of Berlin's most beautiful buildings. » More

Distance from hotel: 4.6 km

Nikolaiviertel

The Nikolaiviertel, between the Spree River, Berlin City Hall and Mühlendamm, houses many small cafés and restaurants, along with the famous Nikolaikirche (Nikolai Church), Berlin's oldest original building. » More

Distance from hotel: 4.7 km

Berliner Rathaus (Berlin City Hall)

Berliner City Hall, also called the "Red Rathaus" due to its red brick construction, is a symbol of Berlin and home to the Governing Mayor and senate of Berlin. » More

Distance from hotel: 4.7 km

Hackesche Höfe

The Hackesche Höfe are eight interconnected courtyards between Rosenthaler Strasse and Sophienstrasse. » More

Distance from hotel: 4.9 km

Fernsehturm Berlin (TV tower)

The TV tower offers an unforgettable panorama of Berlin and its sights. Enjoy the view at 203 or 207 metres or combine it with a meal or drink in the Sphere restaurant. » More

Distance from hotel: 5.2 km

Alexanderplatz

Alexanderplatz, also called "Alex", is one of Berlin's central squares and a major tourist attraction, with the TV tower in the immediate vicinity. » More

Distance from hotel: 6.3 km

East Side Gallery

The East Side Gallery, the longest remaining stretch of the Berlin Wall, has become a 1.3-kilometre open-air gallery which was painted by 118 artists all over the world after German reunification. » More