Popular places to visit
Alexanderplatz
With its stark, 1960s layout, “Alex” is a showcase of Communist-era architecture and a lively central meeting place for locals.
Potsdamer Platz
Berliners come to celebrate their city in this public square, which was leveled during World War II and isolated in the Cold War.
Zoo Berlin
Say “guten tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of Europe’s most comprehensive and elegant zoos.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
Kurfürstendamm
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.
Checkpoint Charlie
Learn about the history of Checkpoint Charlie, a well-known monument in Berlin. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Berlin: Sightseeing Walking Tour of the Top 20 Attractions
Berlin: Tour Walking to the Top 10 Sightseeing Attractions
Berlin: Breakfast at Café Wintergarten
Potsdam Tour from Berlin With Guided Sanssouci Palace Visit
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Other neighbourhoods around Halensee
Wilmersdorf
Consider a visit to Kurfürstendamm and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Wilmersdorf. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Hohenzollernplatz U-Bahn or Guntzelstrasse U-Bahn.
Charlottenburg
Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Charlottenburg. Deutsche Oper 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.
West Berlin Centre
Travellers choose West Berlin Centre for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Uhlandstrasse U-Bahn or Savignyplatz S-Bahn and check out top sights like Theatre of the West.
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Berliner Funkturm to Olympiastadion – discover Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Schöneberg
Schoneberg City Hall and Schoneberg Gasometer are top sights in Schöneberg, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Eisenacher Street U-Bahn or Kleistpark U-Bahn to see more sights in the area.
Tiergarten
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Tiergarten Park to Victory Column – discover Tiergarten, a destination also famous for its shopping.
- Alexanderplatz
- Potsdamer Platz
- Zoo Berlin
- Brandenburg Gate
- Checkpoint Charlie
- Olympiastadion
- Messe Berlin
- Berlin TV Tower
- Reichstag Building
- Hackescher Markt
- Berlin Wall Memorial
- East Side Gallery
- DDR Museum
- Tierpark Berlin
- Berlin Cathedral
- Checkpoint Charlie Museum
- Europa Center
- Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
- Tempodrom
- Sanssouci Palace
- Kaufhaus des Westens
- Velodrom
- Charité