Berlin Sights: Best of Berlin

Experience the fascinating diversity of Berlin and discover the city’s top attractions! As a metropolis with millions of inhabitants, Berlin welcomes every visitor with open arms. From historical treasures like the Brandenburg Gate to the imposing Berlin TV Tower and the majestic Reichstag, the city offers unparalleled variety. Immerse yourself in its turbulent history, explore world-renowned museums, and enjoy the vibrant arts and culture scene. Experience the exciting nightlife in the city’s numerous bars and clubs. Berlin is colorful, diverse, and always lively! Discover our selection of Berlin’s best attractions, accompanied by inspiring photos, and dive into the unique flair of the city. Book your tickets with us and enjoy the best tours of the capital’s attractions!

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Berlin Attractions: Sights, UNESCO World Heritage Sites & History

Berlin, the vibrant German capital, fascinates with its diversity and history. With around 3.7 million residents, it is not only the most populous but also the largest municipality in Germany and the most populous city in the European Union. As a European metropolis, Berlin is a cultural, political, media, and scientific hub of great importance. It is undoubtedly one of Germany’s most beautiful cities and one of Europe’s most important cities.

Berlin’s architecture is impressive and reflects a turbulent past. From its days as the residence and capital of Brandenburg, Prussia, and Germany to its division after World War II by the victorious powers, Berlin’s history is complex and influential. Modern Berlin attracts international guests with numerous festivals. From music festivals to arts and film events, there is something for every taste. But Berlin has much to offer not only during the day but also after sunset. The city’s nightlife is legendary and stands for diversity, creativity, and openness.

Berlin is also a place of historical turning points. The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the subsequent reunification of Germany in 1990 marked one of the most significant epochs in history, symbolizing the triumph of freedom over division. Visitors can immerse themselves in Berlin’s exciting history, marvel at famous landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate or the Berlin Cathedral, and be impressed by the modern architecture. The city’s lively arts and culture scene offers numerous museums, galleries, and events.

Berlin is a city that never sleeps, connecting past and future, impressing guests from all over the world with its dynamism, creativity, and openness. Whether exploring historical sites or experiencing modern city life, Berlin remains unforgettable and attracts people from all corners of the world. Discover the unique atmosphere and diversity of Berlin and let yourself be captivated by the vibrant metropolis.

Berlin Attractions: TOP City Highlights

Discover the abundance of sights and attractions in Berlin! The capital offers a multitude of unforgettable experiences. During your visit, certain landmarks and highlights are simply not to be missed.

Since it is almost impossible to explore all the significant sights in just one visit, we have compiled our top 18 Berlin attractions for you. This way, you can easily choose and be sure to experience the city’s most important highlights. Let Berlin enchant you in all its splendor!

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Berlin tv tower

The Berlin tv tower is one of the ten most popular sights in Germany and therefore one of the must-see sights in Berlin. It is one of the hallmarks of Berlin and, as Berlin’s landmark, shapes the city skyline. You can discover the whole city from the Berlin TV Tower.

Berlin, Sights, Sehenswürdigkeiten, Brandenburger Tor — Brandenburg Gate

Brandenburg Gate

Another landmark of Berlin is the Brandenburg Gate. This early classicist triumphal gate, which stands on the west flank of the square Pariser Platz in Berlin’s Mitte district, is the symbol of the division that has been overcome and is therefore an important landmark for the reunion. With the Quadriga sculpture on top of the gate, it is one of the city’s most popular sights. Don’t miss it.

Reichstag in Berlin

Have you ever watched the German Bundestag at work? This is possible when you visit the Reichstag in Berlin. The Reichstag building on Platz der Republik in Berlin has been the seat of the German Bundestag since 1999. The dome and roof terrace of the Reichstag building can be visited free of charge. The Reichstag, built between 1884 and 1894, is undoubtedly one of the important sights in the capital.

The Berlin Wall

Nothing stands for the division of Berlin and for the reunion as much as the Berlin Wall itself. They started building August 13, 1961 to hermetically seal the GDR from West Berlin. In the night from Thursday, November 9th to Friday, November 10th, 1989, after more than 28 years of existence, the Berlin Wall was reopened. Parts of the wall can still be seen today. For example in the Berlin Wall Memorial, which is now the central place of remembrance of the division of Germany. Or visit the East Side Gallery in Berlin-Friedrichshain. This permanent open-air gallery is the longest surviving section of the Berlin Wall and can be found Mühlenstraße between Berlin Ostbahnhof and Oberbaumbrücke along the Spree. If time permits, we recommend visiting the Glienicke Bridge. The bridge was the scene of spectacular agent exchanges between the USA and the Soviet Union.

Museum Island

Anyone looking for culture cannot avoid Museum Island. This building complex consisting of five museums in the northern part of the Spreeinsel in the historical center of Berlin is one of the most important sights of the city. These include the Old Museum, the New Museum, the Old National Gallery, the Bode Museum and the Pergamon Museum. In the five museums you can mainly visit the archaeological collections and the art of the 19th century.

Berlin Cathedral

The Berlin Cathedral is located on Museum Island, at the Lustgarten. The building, built between 1894 and 1905, is an Evangelical church and dynastic burial site. It contains the Hohenzollern crypt, which occupies almost the entire basement of the Berlin Cathedral. The largest Protestant church in Germany is one of the most important sights in Berlin.

Tierpark in Berlin

With almost 8,000 animals on 160 hectares and around 1.5 million visitors annually, Tierpark in Berlin is the largest adventure zoo in Europe. It is one of the biggest sights in Berlin. The zoo, founded in 1955, is located in the Friedrichsfelde district of Berlin, in the eastern part of the city.

Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

Another important church that is one of the sights that should not be missed is the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. This church, built between 1891 and 1895, was commissioned by Kaiser Wilhelm II to commemorate his grandfather Kaiser Wilhelm I. The monument is on Breitscheidplatz in Berlin’s Charlottenburg district. It was badly damaged in 1943. However, there is no reconstruction, but the nave was demolished and only the 71-meter tower ruin remained as a memorial to the war. However, a four-part ensemble was built from 1959 to 1963. The church is now one of the most popular sights in the German capital.

Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin

As a former Prussian capital, Berlin also has castles to offer. Charlottenburg Palace, which was built between 1695 and 1791, is a former summer residence of the Hohenzollern family in the Charlottenburg district of Berlin. The castle is one of the most popular sights in Berlin and is also the most important palace complex in Berlin.

Not far from Berlin and easy to reach by public transport is Potsdam with the Sanssouci Park, Sanssouci Palace and many other Potsdam sights. If there is time, you should definitely take a look at this Prussian Versailles.

Gendarmenmarkt

The “most beautiful square in Berlin” is said to be the Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin‘s Mitte district. Make up your own mind. It got its name from the Gens d’armes cuirassier regiment based there. The approximately 3.3 hectare large square is home to the German and French Cathedral as well as the theater and concert hall of Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Especially at Christmas time, the Christmas market on the Gendarmenmarkt invites you to linger.

Potsdamer Platz

If you like it more modern, you should visit Potsdamer Platz. This terrain, newly built on the historic street layout after 1990, is one of the most striking places in the city. An entire district was planned by architects on the 6.8 hectares. In 1990 Roger Waters performed the concert The Wall on the area (formerly no man’s land) between Potsdamer Platz and Pariser Platz. Today there are modern buildings like the Kollhoff Tower and the Sony Center, but also sculptures from the Daimler AG collection. You can also shop in the Potsdamer Platz arcades, visit cafes and cinemas.

In addition, the course of the former Berlin Wall can be traced by paving stones embedded in the floor.

In the vicinity of Potsdamer Platz you will also find the Martin-Gropius-Bau, the Prussian manor house, seat of the Federal Council, the memorial to the murdered Jews of Europe (Holocaust memorial) and the Brandenburg Gate.

More top sights in berlin:

Berlin Zoo
Kurfürstendamm
checkpoint Charlie
Victory column
Bellevue Palace
Red townhall
Madame Tussauds in Berlin, Legoland, Berlin Dungeon
Museum for Samurai Art

Berlin with children – the top sights in berlin for children

Berlin also offers a lot for visiting with children. We have put together the best Berlin attractions for children for you.

Berlin Sightseeing tours – city tours in Berlin

To get a first overview, we recommend a guided sightseeing tour or Private Berlin Tour. Get an overview first and then choose from the many sights and attractions. You can do this by bus, boat, guided Segway, or bike. Have fun in Berlin.

You will find a selection of the best travel guides for your Berlin trip and tips on what to consider when making your choice here.