9 Locations
Berlin is packed with sights, from world famous landmarks to quirky corners off the beaten track. For ticking off the icons or discovering the unexpected, the sights here fill any itinerary. This overview gathers Berlin locations worth seeking out.
The Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, Museum Island and the remnants of the Wall draw visitors from around the world, while the TV Tower and the East Side Gallery add more icons. Beyond them, hidden courtyards, street art and neighbourhood gems reward the curious. A day pass and comfortable shoes go a long way.
Browse the venues below to find the sights across Berlin, from famous landmarks to local finds.
The silver dome on Prenzlauer Allee in Prenzlauer Berg is Berlin's window to space. The Zeiss Grand Planetarium is one of Europe's largest planetariums, captivating curious children and adults alike with its 360° fulldome experience, drawing them into the universe.
In Berlin's government district, not far from the main train station, the Futurium stands as one of the city's most exciting free museums. Across over 5,000 square meters, visitors interactively explore the future of humanity, nature, and technology. Those who want to know what tomorrow looks like won't find answers here, but something better: the right questions.
Berlin's cheapest city tour operates as a regular service: BVG Bus 100 connects Charlottenburg and Mitte on a route that passes the Reichstag, Victory Column, and Brandenburg Gate. Not a tourist bus, but real public transport at the regular ticket price.
Anyone who wants to experience Berlin from the ground up, truly from the ground up, should hop into a mini-hotrod in Friedrichshain and cruise in a convoy through the capital. From the East Side Gallery to the Brandenburg Gate: This city tour guarantees goosebumps while sightseeing.
A sightseeing tour is obligatory when your family comes to visit the city. Even locals can learn something new about their city every day, the tour on the videobus is the best proof of it.
The city tour City Circle PURPLE Tour in a yellow doubledecker bus traces the former Berlin Wall and takes you to the trendy Berlin of today.
The illuminated Linden trees, Kurfürstendamm with its string lights, and the large illuminated Christmas trees at the Brandenburg Gate – seen "from above" from the bus – are a great Christmas delight not only for tourists!
Brunching while being on a coach ride through Berlin - this unique experience is called "Brunchkremser".
The Street Art Berlin Tour has its last tour on Saturday, August 18th, 2018.