Brandenburg Gate
Mitte
The 18th-century neoclassical gateway that became the symbol of German reunification.
- Suggested time: 30 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Everyone
Open-air; always accessible
23 places, 14 of them free and 9 tours and activities. A creative, layered capital of history, galleries and all-night clubs.
Mitte
The 18th-century neoclassical gateway that became the symbol of German reunification.
Open-air; always accessible
Mitte
A glass dome on the parliament building, with a spiral ramp and city views.
Daily; free but registration is required
Friedrichshain
A 1.3 km stretch of the Berlin Wall painted with murals by artists from across the world.
Open-air; always accessible
Mitte
A UNESCO cluster of five museums, home to the Pergamon altar and Nefertiti bust.
Most museums open daily; check each
Bernauer Strasse
A preserved stretch of the wall with a viewing tower and a moving documentation centre.
Tuesday–Sunday, roughly 10:00–18:00
Mitte
A field of 2,711 concrete slabs commemorating the murdered Jews of Europe.
Open-air; information centre has hours
Tempelhof
A former airport turned giant park, where locals cycle, skate and barbecue on the runways.
Open daily; hours vary by season
Prenzlauer Berg
A Sunday flea market and open-air karaoke in a former border strip.
Sundays, roughly 9:00–18:00
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