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What to do in Berlin
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.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
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.
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
You can learn about the history of Berlin with a visit to Checkpoint Charlie. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Olympiastadion
Catch an event at Olympiastadion during your trip to Berlin. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Waldbühne
Get tickets for a show at Waldbühne, a theatre with a story to tell in Berlin. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this walkable area.
Messe Berlin
Learn about the events happening in Messe Berlin during your trip to Berlin. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Areas of Berlin
Mitte
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Check out top attractions like Alexanderplatz and Unter den Linden, and jump on the metro at Unter den Linden Station or S+U Friedrichstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Kreuzberg
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Kreuzberg. You can visit top attractions like Jewish Museum Berlin and Checkpoint Charlie Museum, and jump on the metro at Prinzenstrasse U-Bahn or Kottbusser Gate U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like East Side Gallery and Mercedes-Benz Arena. See more of Berlin by jumping on the metro at Gorlitzer U-Bahn or Schlesisches Tor 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.
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.
Tiergarten
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Bauhaus Archive to Tiergarten Park – discover Tiergarten, a destination also famous for its shopping.
- Alexanderplatz
- Brandenburg Gate
- Potsdamer Platz
- Zoo Berlin
- Checkpoint Charlie
- Olympiastadion
- Messe Berlin
- Berlin TV Tower
- East Side Gallery
- Reichstag Building
- Berlin Wall Memorial
- Hackescher Markt
- Velodrom
- Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
- Europa Center
- DDR Museum
- Berlin Cathedral
- Checkpoint Charlie Museum
- Sanssouci Palace
- Tempodrom
- Tierpark Berlin
- Kaufhaus des Westens
- Charité
- Schloss Charlottenburg
- Nollendorfplatz
- Jewish Museum Berlin
- Holocaust Memorial
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