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1. Reichstag

Reichstag
4.3 /5

2 km
from city center
1 out of 34
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The Reichstag is the seat of the German Parliament, called the Bundestag. Its most striking feature, the glittering glass dome, is accessible by lift for a magnificent 360-degree view of the city. It is located on Platz der Republik. If you want an inside tour, you need to pre-book your visit on their website. Also, you need to bring your passport as proof of ID.

2. Brandenburg Gate

Brandenburg Gate
Top Attraction 4.2 /5

2 km
from city center
2 out of 34
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A symbol of peace and unity, the Brandenburg Gate symbolizes the reunification of Germany. During the Cold War between East and West Berlin, the structure stood on neutral grounds. The military monument representing both victory and separation is now located at Pariser Platz. The gate is open 24/7. During the day, it's lively, and at night, it looks surreal as it is illuminated. It is centrally located, close to the subway.

3. Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

2 km
from city center
3 out of 34
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Berlin’s most popular monument, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, is dedicated to the Jewish victims who lost their lives here. It is located in close proximity to other popular tourist spots, Brandenburg Gate and Potsdamer Platz. There is a free underground museum showcasing more exhibits on the Holocaust. Free cloakroom and a charged audio guide service are available.

4. East Side Gallery

East Side Gallery
Instagram Worthy 3.2 /5

3 km
from city center
4 out of 34
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East Side Gallery is a segment of the Berlin Wall that has been converted into an open-air gallery. As illustrated on the wall, artists from all over the world expressed that era's global euphoria through political statements, personal musings and artistic visions. It is located in Berlin-Friedrichshain and features over 100 murals.

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5. Berlin Cathedral

Berlin Cathedral
3.6 /5

0 km
from city center
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The Berlin Cathedral is located in the northern side of Spree Island. Situated on Museum Island in the heart of the city, the cathedral is a magnificent example of Neo-Renaissance and Baroque Revival architecture. Visitors can climb around 280 steps to the dome's observation platform for a stunning 360-degree view of Berlin. Lockers for bags and coats are available for €1 or €2.

6. TV Tower

TV Tower
3.8 /5

0 km
from city center
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Berlin’s iconic TV Tower is part of the city’s old architecture, just like most other historical attractions in the capital city. It is located in the Alexanderplatz. Standing at 368 meters, it is the tallest building in Berlin and offers unforgettable panoramic views of the entire city, especially at sunset or night. It features an observation deck and a rotating restaurant. The elevator ride to the top is fast and comfortable, but be prepared for ear pressure changes.

7. Museum Island

Museum Island

0 km
from city center
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Museum Island is home to a unique ensemble of 5 eminent museums, Berlin Cathedral and Lustgarten Park. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is located on the northern part of an island in the river Spree in the heart of Berlin city. It is centrally located and well-connected to Alexanderplatz and other major Berlin attractions. Many boat tours depart from the Spree nearby.

8. Checkpoint Charlie

Checkpoint Charlie
3.2 /5

2 km
from city center
8 out of 34
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Checkpoint Charlie has been central to several thrillers and espionage films, including James Bond! This is actually a replica of an old border between East and West Germany during the cold war, built near the Wall Museum house. Located in the Friedrichstraße area, the area features restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops. For a small fee, you may also get a souvenir passport stamp.

9. Tiergarten

Tiergarten
Great For Family Outing

3 km
from city center
9 out of 34
Things To Do in Berlin

Tiergarten is the oldest and most renowned public park with a large amount of the city’s green space. Accessible from any part of Berlin, the park also includes monuments, memorials, lakes and other attractions. Spanning over 210 hectares (520 acres), it serves as Berlin's "green lung and lies west of Berlin’s city center, near many major attractions.

10. Potsdamer Platz

Potsdamer Platz
Great For Family Outing

2 km
from city center
10 out of 34
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Potsdamer Platz is a vibrant public square and traffic intersection in central Berlin, located about 1 km south of the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag, near the southeast corner of Tiergarten Park. It’s home to iconic landmarks, entertainment venues, and shopping destinations. Key Highlights include Sony Center, Panoramapunkt, Boulevard of the Stars, Deutsche Kinemathek, The Playce and Mall of Berlin.

11. Charlottenburg Palace

Charlottenburg Palace
3.7 /5

7 km
from city center
11 out of 34
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Summer palace for Sophie Charlotte, the first queen of Prussia, the Charlotten Palace takes its name after her. It is a Baroque architecture located in Charlottenburg in the western city center of Berlin in the district of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf. Inside the palace, you can explore rooms filled with original furniture, paintings, and artifacts. Expansive palace gardens are free to visit and host one of Berlin’s best Christmas markets during the holiday season, with over 250 stalls offering food, crafts, and mulled wine.

12. Victory Column

Victory Column

4 km
from city center
12 out of 34
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Victory Column is one of the main tourist attractions located at the Großer Stern (Great Star) in Tiergarten in Berlin, Germany. It was built to commemorate the victory of Prussia (a prominent state of Germany in the past) in the Danish-Prussian War. It is about a 20-minute walk from the Brandenburg Gate and is surrounded by lush greenery. Standing at a height of 67 meters (220 feet), it features and observation deck that can be reached by climbing for 285 steps.

13. Tempelhofer Feld

Tempelhofer Feld
Popular among Locals

5 km
from city center
13 out of 34
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Tempelhofer Feld, a former airport turned public park, is one of Berlin’s most unique and beloved open spaces. Spanning over 300 hectares, it is one of the largest inner-city parks in the world. The former runways offer expansive, unobstructed spaces for activities like cycling, rollerblading, and kiteboarding. The park is a hub for Berliners to gather, relax, and socialize. It features community gardens, BBQ areas, and art installations.

14. Mauerpark

Mauerpark
Great For Family Outing

2 km
from city center
14 out of 34
Things To Do in Berlin

Mauerpark, located in the Prenzlauer Berg district of Berlin, is one of the city's most popular parks. Once part of the Berlin Wall, the park’s graffiti-covered sections of the Wall have become iconic, attracting street artists and photographers. Today, it is a lively public space loved by locals and tourists alike, with a Sunday Flea Market and musicians and performers often gathering and creating a festival-like atmosphere.

15. Zoo Berlin

Zoo Berlin
Great For Family Outing 3.3 /5

5 km
from city center
15 out of 34
Things To Do in Berlin

Germany's oldest zoological garden, the Berlin Zoo is one of the landmarks in the capital city. On the southwest corner of the Tiergarten, this zoo is known to have the most comprehensive species of animals. It is an ideal family day out. Opened in 1844, the zoo spans 33 hectares and houses a diverse collection of over 20,000 animals from around 1,200 species, including giant pandas, polar bears, lions, tigers, and a world-famous aviary.

16. Berlin Wall Memorial

Berlin Wall Memorial
4.5 /5

2 km
from city center
16 out of 34
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The Berlin Wall Memorial is a historical site located in the heart of Berlin, stretching along Bernauer Strasse. It preserves a section of the Berlin Wall and its associated structures and spans about 1.4 kilometers, featuring various installations, preserved sections of the wall, and historical displays. It vividly illustrates what life was like during Berlin's division from 1961 to 1989. A tower offers a panoramic view of the memorial site.

17. Gardens of the World

Gardens of the World

10 km
from city center
17 out of 34
Things To Do in Berlin

Located in the Riem District, Gardens of the World is public garden that showcases a variety of gardens inspired by different cultures, each designed with meticulous attention to detail. Japanese Zen Garden, English Rose Garden, Chinese Garden, and Mediterranean Garden are the themed gardens featuring here. The park often hosts cultural events, gardening workshops, and guided tours. On-site cafes and kiosks for available.

18. Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

5 km
from city center
18 out of 34
Things To Do in Berlin

Originally built in 1890, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church is one of the major landmarks residing on the Kurfürstendamm (Berlin’s extremely famous avenue). It is one of the most important churches in Berlin. During World War II, the church was heavily damaged leaving only its broken spire and a portion of the main hall. Its ruins were then preserved as a memorial to the horrors of war and as a symbol of peace.

19. Pergamon Museum

Pergamon Museum
3.4 /5

1 km
from city center
19 out of 34
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The Pergamon Museum is one of the most visited and celebrated museums in Berlin, located on Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the city’s historic center. is best known for its huge reconstructions of ancient buildings and gates, such as Ishtar Gate of Babylon, Market Gate of Miletus, and Mshatta Facade. It also has smaller items like sculptures, pottery, and ancient texts that tell stories about life, art, and religion in the past.

20. Topography of Terror

Topography of Terror

2 km
from city center
20 out of 34
Things To Do in Berlin

Topography of Terror is a historic site is situated on Niederkirchnerstrasse, a street in Berlin, Germany. It is an open-air museum and documentation center, focusing on the crimes committed by the Nazi state, including repression, persecution, and the Holocaust. It’s located near Checkpoint Charlie and Potsdamer Platz, on the site where the headquarters of the Gestapo (secret police), SS, and Reich Security Main Office once stood, it serves as a reminder of the terror that shaped Germany and Europe during the Nazi regime.

21. Treptower Park

Treptower Park
Great For Family Outing

6 km
from city center
21 out of 34
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Located in the Alt-Treptow in the Treptow-Köpenick district south of Central Berlin, Treptower Park is one of Berlin’s largest urban parks that offers lush greenery, open spaces for recreation, and scenic riverfront views of River Spree. It’s best known for being the home of the Soviet War Memorial, one of Berlin’s most striking monuments. It’s lined with tall trees, flowerbeds, and winding paths along with areas for recreational activities.

22. Jewish Museum Berlin

Jewish Museum Berlin
3.5 /5

0 km
from city center
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The Jewish Museum Berlin is the largest Jewish Museum in Europe. It showcases the cultural, social, and political history and present life of the Jews in Germany. This zig-zag-shaped building has a new core exhibition - “Jewish Life in Germany: Past & Present.” Located in Berlin's Kreuzberg district, it houses documents over 1,700 years of Jewish history in Germany, showcasing the cultural achievements, challenges, and tragedies faced by the Jewish community.

23. Nikolai Quarter

Nikolai Quarter

0 km
from city center
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Nikolaiviertel is where you witness the old charm of Berlin other than being a modern city in Germany. The district has been known as a historical place and is still conserved like earlier.

24. DDR Museum

DDR Museum
3.3 /5

0 km
from city center
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Half museum and half theme park, the DDR Museum pulls the Iron Curtain on an extinct society. You wil have a first hand experience of the life in East Germany under the socialism regime. How did it feel to be monitored in your homes or sit behind the feels of Trabi, you shall have the answers.

25. Gendarmenmarket

Gendarmenmarket
3.6 /5

1 km
from city center
25 out of 34
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One of the most beautiful squares in Berlin, the Gendarmenmarket is surrounded by the French Cathedral, German Cathedral and the Konzerthaus. The square stands for harmony, with the French as well as the German Cathedral.

26. Bellevue Palace

Bellevue Palace

4 km
from city center
26 out of 34
Things To Do in Berlin

Located on the banks of river Spree in Berlin, the Bellevue Palace is the official residence of the Federal President of Germany. It is a magnificent white building with a neoclassical style of architecture offering a splendid view of the River Spree.

27. Day Trip to Sanssouci Park

Day Trip to Sanssouci Park

29 km
from city center
27 out of 34
Things To Do in Berlin

Located in Potsdam, Germany, Sanssouci Park has been a part of the UNESCO Heritage List since 1990. This park was built surrounding the Sanssouci Palace and is famous for its extraordinary terrace complex. It also houses a mesmerizing fountain at its center.

28. Alexanderplatz

Alexanderplatz

1 km
from city center
28 out of 34
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Alexanderplatz is a popular tourist and transport hub in the Mitte district of Berlin, Germany. This large public square is home to various shopping hubs, food outlets and other entertainment venues.

29. French Cathedral Berlin

French Cathedral Berlin

1 km
from city center
29 out of 34
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The French Cathedral of Berlin is located in the heart of Berlin’s public square, Gendarmenmarkt. Contrary to popular belief, this structure is not a cathedral but a tower. It has a twin tower known as the Konzerthaus. The only noteworthy decoration in the church is the extravagant organ with a golden spiked corona.

30. Konzerthaus Berlin

Konzerthaus Berlin

1 km
from city center
30 out of 34
Things To Do in Berlin

Located on the Gendarmenmarkt square the Konzerthaus is now a famous concert hall in Berlin. The Konzerthaus also houses a music club and a modernly built Werner Otto Hall. The interior is a mixture of white and golden classical decor while the exterior of this hall is a detailed reconstruction of Schinkel’s old playhouse.

31. Sammlung Boros

Sammlung Boros
3.5 /5

1 km
from city center
31 out of 34
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Located in a WWII Nazi bunker in Mitte, Sammlung Boros showcases is one of the finest private collection of contemporary art. One of Berlin's most interesting collections of art including several paintings and sculptures, given its location.

32. Volkspark Friedrichshain

Volkspark Friedrichshain

2 km
from city center
32 out of 34
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Volkspark Friedrichshain is an urban public park in the Friedrichshain neighbourhood of Berlin. The park is filled with lush greens and offers visitors a walking-jogging trail, a quaint pond, playgrounds, and an elegant rose garden. Visitors can enjoy picnics with a fresh breath of air in this park.

33. Day Trip to Sachsenhausen

Day Trip to Sachsenhausen

33 km
from city center
33 out of 34
Things To Do in Berlin

Sachsenhausen, a then-Nazi concentration camp, is located in Oranienburg in Germany. Visitors can see the preserved barracks, gas chambers, execution sites, museum, and archives containing historical documents and personal accounts of horrifying atrocities committed.

34. Take a Spree River Boat Tour

Take a Spree River Boat Tour

10 km
from city center
34 out of 34
Things To Do in Berlin

Flowing through the centre of Berlin, the Spree River is perfect for a cruise. The waters are mesmerizing and surrounded by flora and fauna. The cruises along the river cover some aesthetic places of tourist attraction that have a rich cultural and historical significance for Berlin. Apart from these, there are also several other boat tours that include delectable meals or a view of the sunset!

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What are the top hotels in Berlin?

There are 1423 Hotels in Berlin which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Berlin are Domizil Neu Venedig, Kanzow, Kollwitzkiez - Apartment, Furnished, Design Apartment, Luxury Stadtvillen Wohnung mit idyllischem Gartenbereich. You can see all the hotels in Berlin here

What are the top activities in Berlin?

The top activities in Berlin are Berlin WelcomeCard with Optional Museum Island Pass, Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Half Day Tour From Berlin, Berlin Half Day Walking Tour, Berlin Red Buses Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Bus, Capital of Spies: German Spy Museum Fast Track Ticket, East Berlin Half Day Walking Tour.

What are the top sightseeing places in Berlin?

The top sightseeing places in Berlin are Berlin Wall Memorial and Documentation Centre, Reichstag, Brandenburg Tor , Fernsehturm, Berlin, Museuminsel, Charlottenburg Palace.

How much does a package cost for Berlin?

The packages for Berlin start at INR 47593 which can be further customized based on number of people, days, hotel category, vehicle type and customizations. You can have a look at all packages here

How can I commute within Berlin?

The U-Bahn (underground) and the S-Bahn (light rail) are the most convenient and efficient ways of travel. The U-Bahn operates almost all through the night as well, even on weekends and public holidays. The S-Bhan trains are not as frequent and are useful for long distance travel. Buses operate at cheap prices and are quite feasible to hop from one attraction point to the other. Metro trams ply only in the east districts. Taxis and Ubers are available on the go and are fairly inexpensive. Cycling is a nice way to explore Berlin by yourself. There are several bike lanes and rental places. The U-Bahn and S-Bahn train allow cycles in the specifically so marked carriages. The Berlin Welcome Card affords unlimited free travel on all modes of public transport.
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