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German Museum of Technology
The German Museum of Technology in Berlin provides an in-depth look at Germany's technical history through its 25,000 square meters (over 269,000 square feet) of floor space with exhibits about technology on land, on water and in the air. Topics include traffic, communications, production and energy technology, as well as inland and high sea navigation, space and aeronautics. Many of the exhibits in the museum are interactive and hands-on experiences.
The museum has an extensive rail transport section that starts with the steam train and works its way through the first electric trains all the way to present-day German high speed rail. One of the biggest exhibits at the museum is in the "From Ballooning to the Berlin Airlift" display, which shows roughly 200 years of developments and events in German aerospace history. Another section teaches visitors about the technology of ships and their effects throughout history.
At the museum, visitors can also learn about the invention of the first computer, the development of communications technology, writing and printing technology, film and photography technology and much more. There is a historical brewery as well as a restaurant and a museum gift shop on site.
Practical Info
The German Museum of Technology is located at Trebbiner Straße 9 in Berlin. To get to it, take the U1 or U2 to the Gleisdreieck U-bahn station. The museum is open 9am to 5:30pm Tuesday through Friday and from 10am to 6pm on weekends. Admission costs 6 euros.
Address: Trebbiner Straße 9, Berlin, Germany
Hours: Tues-Fri 9am-5:30pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm
Admission: 6 euros
From $ 27
Glienicke Bridge
Glienicke Bridge is located in the southwestern corner of the Berlin region and crosses the Havel River, which connects Glienicke Lake and Jungfernsee Lake. When you cross the bridge from east to west, you leave the Berlin region and enter the surrounding region of Brandenburg. The first bridge built here was in the mid 1600s, and it has been replaced several times since then. After World War II, the East German government named it the Bridge of Unity because the border between East Germany and West Berlin ran through the center of the bridge.
It is also known as the Bridge of Spies because during the Cold War, this was where the Soviets and the Americans exchanged spies who had been captured. The bridge was once again open to the public once the Wall came down in 1989. It has been used in the filming of commercials, television shows, and movies, including the 2015 movie Bridge of Spies, starring Tom Hanks.
Practical Info
The road that runs on Glienicke Bridge is Königstrasse. To get to the bridge, take bus 316 to the Glienicke Lake stop.
Address: Glienicke Bridge, Berlin 14467, Germany
From $ 20
KaDeWe (Kaufhaus des Westens)
A shopping landmark, the KaDeWe is Berlin’s most famous trademark department store. Since 1907, this luxurious and extravagant center has been lowering its iron gates for customers for an exciting shopping adventure.
You can find some of the most famous fashion designers for contemporary apparel including Derek Lam, Ralph Lauren, Rachel Zoe, Theory and Alice & Olivia. Indulge in famous beauty products such as Diptyke, Marni and Sisley. High-end services include a wedding and gift service, a hotel and home service, an on-site tailor, and salon.
At the top of the plaza, there's an amazing food section. You'll find artisan chocolates, fresh baked pastries, restaurants, wine shops and more! We specifically like the champagne bars and chocolate bars that provide lounges with a view to match.
You can find some of the most famous fashion designers for contemporary apparel including Derek Lam, Ralph Lauren, Rachel Zoe, Theory and Alice & Olivia. Indulge in famous beauty products such as Diptyke, Marni and Sisley. High-end services include a wedding and gift service, a hotel and home service, an on-site tailor, and salon.
At the top of the plaza, there's an amazing food section. You'll find artisan chocolates, fresh baked pastries, restaurants, wine shops and more! We specifically like the champagne bars and chocolate bars that provide lounges with a view to match.
Address: Tauentzienstrasse 21-24, Berlin 10789, Germany
Hours: Mon-Thu 10am - 8pm; Fri 10am-9pm; Sat 9:30am-8pm; Closed Sunday.
From $ 23
East Side Gallery
After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the East Side Gallery was the result of what remained. It is longest segment of the Berlin Wall that is still standing and the world’s largest open-air gallery, showcasing over 100 murals over 1.3 kilometres along the Mühlenstrasse, which is parallel to the River Spree. Artist interpretations are a mix of optimistic and political statements.
Some of the more famous and most photographed images on the wall include a boxy East German Trabant car that appears to burst through the wall called “Test the Best” by Birgit Kinder; and “The Mortal Kiss,” a fraternal communist kiss between Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev and East German boss Erich Honecker.
Many of the images became weathered from taggers and tourists adding their own graffiti to their favorite pictures on the wall. In 2009, forty of these works of art were restored.
Sections of the wall continued to be removed for purposes like the O2 World Arena to have its own boat landing and more recently, to provide access to a planned luxury apartment complex overlooking the Spree River, despite protests.
This is a great place for a bike ride or a walk.
Some of the more famous and most photographed images on the wall include a boxy East German Trabant car that appears to burst through the wall called “Test the Best” by Birgit Kinder; and “The Mortal Kiss,” a fraternal communist kiss between Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev and East German boss Erich Honecker.
Many of the images became weathered from taggers and tourists adding their own graffiti to their favorite pictures on the wall. In 2009, forty of these works of art were restored.
Sections of the wall continued to be removed for purposes like the O2 World Arena to have its own boat landing and more recently, to provide access to a planned luxury apartment complex overlooking the Spree River, despite protests.
This is a great place for a bike ride or a walk.
Address: Mulenstrasse, Berlin 10243, Germany
Hours: Always open.
Admission: Free self-Guided Tours, Guided tours 10 person minimum 15 EUR
From $ 16
Legoland Discovery Centre Berlin
The LEGOLAND Discovery Centre is one of the largest LEGO boxes in the world, so it only makes sense that people come from all over to get creative and play with the 4 million LEGO pieces here. But it's not just piles of LEGOS.
Explore MINILAND, the Medieval Dragon Castle and the scientific LEGO Factory, and watch the exciting 4D Clutch Powers film. You can make your own real LEGO pieces at the factory, race LEGO cars in the Build and Test Centre or fly around high up on the magical Merlin ́s Apprentice carousel. See a miniature version of Berlin made out of LEGOS, or check out the mini Star Wars section, complete with scenes from Episode I built from these tiny pieces.
Practical Info
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Berlin is located in the Sony Center at Potsdamer Strasse 4. It is open from 10am to 7pm daily, with last admission at 5pm. Tickets are 8.95 euros at the door, and children ages 2 and under are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and adults are not allowed in without a child, though there are a few adult nights held throughout the year.
Address: Potsdamer Straße 4, Berlin, Germany
Hours: 10am-7pm daily, with last admission at 5pm
Admission: 8.95 euros, Children 2 and under are free
From $ 9
Humboldt University
Humboldt University was founded in Berlin in 1810 and is the city's oldest university. It was founded by the liberal Prussian educational reformer and linguist Wilhelm von Humboldt. He was the first to introduce the unity of research and teaching, and his university model strongly influenced other European and Western universities. Teachings began with the four classical faculties of law, medicine, theology and philosophy. The university was originally called Frederick William University and later Universität unter den Linden due to its location, but in 1949 its name was changed to Humboldt-Universität in honor of both its founder Wilhelm and his brother, naturalist Alexander von Humboldt.
Today Humboldt University ranks among Germany's top ten universities and has educated 29 Nobel Prize winners. It has more than 33,000 students, including several thousand students from other countries, and 185 degree courses. The university aims to promote young talents and to positively influence society and economy outside the university framework.
Practical Info
Humboldt University is located at Unter den Linden 6.
Address: Unter den Linden 6, Berlin, Germany
From $ 25
Hackescher Markt
Berlin's Hackescher Markt is a lively, open-air plaza by day and a portal to the city's bustling club scene by night. Luckily, its central Mitte District location makes it easy to visit twice. The square encompasses the area outside the beautiful, red-brick Hackescher Markt Station, where farmers' markets, bars, restaurants, and cafes spill out into the car-free courtyard and make for a popular hang-out in summer. Souvenir shops, high fashion retail stores, and eccentric, alternative outfitters mark the surrounding area as a shopping hotspot year-round, so grab a currywurst to-go and take off to explore the neighborhood.
Rebuilt after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the now artsy and energetic Scheunenviertel neighborhood brings hip residences, music venues, art galleries, boutiques, and nightclubs to Mitte. Head north for the art galleries on Augustraße or east for shopping along Rosenthalerstraße—and don't miss Berlin's famous courtyards, the Hackesche Höfe, just in front of the square.
Many walking tours depart from Hackescher Markt Station, but not all spend time in the square. To get the most out of your visit, choose a tour that explores Berlin's modern history or Mitte District—or give yourself enough time before your tour to explore the area on your own.
Practical Info
The Hackescher Markt shopping area begins outside the S-Bahn station, Hackescher Markt, located in Mitte. The area is framed by Dircksenstraße in the south and Torstraße in the north. It adjoins Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz in the east and Oranienburger Straße in the west.
You can enter the Hackesche Höfe, a labyrinth of eight courtyards, through Rosenthalerstraße 40’s main arched entrance.
Address: 10178 Berlin, Germany, Berlin, Germany
From $ 24
German-Russian Museum
The German-Russian Museum sits on the exact location where the German Army gave its unconditional surrender on May 8, 1945, ending World War II. It serves as a memorial to the war between German and Russian forces, complimenting the Museum of the Allies, which focuses on the victorious western allies. The German-Russian Museum also documents pre-war history, the Cold War, and the relations between the USSR, East Germany and West Germany, covering the time in history between 1917 and 1990.
The museum was opened in 1995 on the 50th anniversary of the German surrender. It was opened as a joint effort between Germany and Russia to remember the war and teach visitors about it. Items in the permanent exhibition include texts, photographs, films, and audio recordings. Special temporary exhibits provide an opportunity to dig deeper into specific topics relating to the history of the war and the German-Soviet relationships.
Practical Info
The German-Russian Museum is located at Zwieseler Strasse 4.
Address: Zwieseler Strasse 4, Berlin 10318, Germany
From $ 114
Die Hackeschen Hoefe
Hackeschen Hoefe is the largest enclosed courtyard area in Germany, consisting of eight interconnected areas. Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, this courtyard area has become a central contact point for locals and visitors alike.
Opened in 1906, the building complex originally consisted of offices, businesses, factories and apartments. It was designed in an Art Nouveau style by designer and architect August Endel, which was heavily preserved and restored in 1972. During renovations in the 1990s, the concept of having businesses and apartments in the same building was once again put into practice.
Today, the eight courtyards between Rosenthaler Strasse and the Sophien Strasse encompass 27,000 square meters for 40 industrial enterprises, cultural institutions and apartments. All around the courtyards, you'll also find bars, clubs and restaurants, making this area a popular spot for nightlife. There are also several smaller shops and art galleries, as well as a movie theater.
Practical Info
The historic courtyards are located across from the Hackeschen Market in the Scheunenviertel (barn district) in the Spandau section of Berlin Mitte, and can be accessed through an arched main entrance located at Rosenthaler Straße 40/41.
Address: Rosenthaler Straße 40/41, Berlin, Germany
Hours: Daily
From $ 16
Gleis 17, Grunewald
Track 17 (Gleis 17 in German) at the Grunewald S-Bahn station in Berlin is a memorial site that honors the Jewish citizens who were deported by Deutsche Reichsbahn during the Nazi era. Deutsche Reichsbahn was the company that preceeded Deutsche Bahn, the current national railway company. Over 50,000 Jews from Berlin and surrounding areas were deported from Track 17 at the Grunewald station between 1941 and 1945, destined for various concentration camps east of Germany.
For years after the war, the railway companies in East and West Germany avoided the topic of the deportation their predecessors had been involved with. But research easily showed that without the Deutsche Reichsbahn, the mass deportation would not have been possible. When the two companies merged after the reunification of Germany, Deutsche Bahn set up the memorial site in 1998 to commemorate the victims.
The memorial is made up of 186 cast steel bars embedded in the gravel along the track, all referring to the number of transports that left Berlin. Inscribed on them are the dates of the transports, the number of deportees and the train's route. There are also sculptures, plaques and trees that were brought in from Auschwitz to honor the victims. Trains no longer run from this memorial track.
Practical Info
To reach the Track 17 memorial, take the S-bahn line S7 to the Grunewald station. On Friday and Saturday nights, the S5 line replaces the S7 line.
Address: Gleis 17, Berlin, Germany
Hours: Daily
From $ 45
Kulturforum Berlin
Berlin’s biggest cultural center is the Kulturforum, an affiliation of 12 prestigious museums, galleries, libraries, churches and concert halls whose overall concept was designed by Modernist architect Hans Scharoun in the 1960s. The forum sits just off Potsdamer Platz, which was brutally divided by the Berlin Wall during the Cold War, and it came to represent West German success in the face of increasing poverty and degradation in East Germany before the Wall was ripped down in 1989. Today it is highly regarded both for its architectural diversity and its top-quality museums.
Places of interest at the Kulturforum include the Gemäldegalerie, with a world-class collection of medieval art, and the Neue Nationalgalerie (New National Gallery), a steel and-glass masterpiece designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1968 that houses Germany’s most important collection of European art — it is currently closed until 2019 for refurbishment. Along with collections of musical instruments and graphic arts, the Museum of Applied Art (Kunstgewerbemuseum) is also on the plaza, housed in purpose-built gallery designed by Rolf Gutbrod in 1985. Likewise the Berlin Philharmonic and State Library (Staatsbibliothek) are located in the Kulturforum and both are the work of Hans Scharoun. A new Museum of Modern Art is scheduled for 2020.
Practical Info
Matthäikirchplatz, Berlin. Opening hours and admission depend on venue, but all the museums are closed on Monday. Entry with the Berlin Pass is free. There are U-Bahn and S-Bahn stations in Potsdamer Platz, a five-minute walk from Matthäikirchplatz.
Address: Matthäikirchplatz, Berlin 10785, Germany
Hours: Opening hours depend on venue, but all the museums are closed on Monday.
Admission: Admission depends on venue
From $ 25
Hamburger Bahnhof
The Hamburger Bahnhof houses Berlin's Museum for Contemporary Art. It's Berlin's most important exhibition space dedicated to contemporary art from the 1950s to present day. Work from Andy Warhol, Joseph Beuys, Keith Haring and many other innovative contemporary artists can be found here. The museum is part of Berlin's Nationalgalerie, and the permanent exhibition includes the Frederick Christian Flick, Erich Marx and Marzona collections. The museum serves as a showcase for multiple forms of art including film, video, design, photography, and even installation and experimental work.
The museum gets its name from its former use as a train station. The Hamburger Bahnhof was the terminus station for the Hamburg-Berlin route starting in the late 1840s. The elements of the original historical building combine with modern architecture to provide an ideal setting for displaying contemporary art. The exhibition space encompasses more than 107,000 square feet in addition to a gift shop and a world class restaurant.
Practical Info
The Hamburger Bahnhof is located at Invalidenstrasse 50-51.
Address: Invalidenstrasse 50-51, Berlin 10557, Germany
From $ 23
Karl-Marx-Allee (Stalinallee)
Karl-Marx-Allee was the most famous street in East Berlin. Originally known as Große Frankfurter Straße, it was renamed Stalinallee on Dec. 21, 1949, Stalin's 70th birthday. The street was built as part of the Soviet's reconstruction plan and included residential blocks with buildings designed in the classic Soviet style. The buildings had apartments for workers as well as shops, restaurants, a huge movie theater and a hotel.
On June 17, 1953, Stalinallee was the center of a worker uprising against the communist government. Soviet tanks and troops put a stop to the uprising quickly, and unfortunately at least 125 people lost their lives. Later the road was used for East Germany's annual May Day parade, which included thousands of soldiers along with tanks and other military vehicles to display the power of the communist government.
After Stalin's death, the street was renamed Karl-Marx-Allee on November 13, 1961. Karl-Marx-Allee is 89 meters (97 yards) wide and nearly 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) long. At each end are dual towers at Frankfurter Tor and Strausberger Platz. The street was, and still is, a popular place to go shopping and relax at a cafe. After reunification, the residential buildings on Karl-Marx-Allee were sold to investors and underwent extensive renovations. Today, the apartments are a popular place to live.
Practical Info
To get to Karl-Marx-Allee, start at Alexanderplatz. The U5 runs along Karl-Marx-Allee, so you can get out at any station between Alexanderplatz and Frankfurter Tor.
Address: Karl-Marx-Allee, Berlin, Germany
From $ 16
Friedrichshain
Friedrichshain is the eastern side of the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district, though the two areas were only joined together in 2001 and are still referred to separately. Friedrichshain was one of the most badly damaged areas of Berlin during World War II due to the large amount of industry located there, which was targeted by the bombings. After the war once the city was divided, the border between East and West ran in between Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg, leaving Friedrichshain in East Berlin.
After the wall came down, Friedrichshain was an attractive place to live because of the low rents and abundance of empty apartments. Today it remains a popular neighborhood to live in, though prices have been going up over the past few years. Friedrichshain has many restaurants, bars and clubs, as well as theaters and parks. The Ostbahnhof (East Train Station) is also located in Friedrichshain.
One of the most famous sights in Friedrichshain is the East Side Gallery. It is the longest remaining stretch of the Berlin Wall, and it is now covered in artwork that speaks of politics, discrimination, world peace, and other thought-provoking topics. Most of Karl-Marx-Allee is also in Friedrichshain.
Along Karl-Marx-Allee you'll find Frankfurter Tor, two landmark towers that were built in the 1950s when the street was called Stalinallee. The Oberbaum Bridge, which crosses the River Spree, connects Friedrichshain with Kreuzberg.
Address: Berlin, Germany
From $ 14
Kreuzberg
Kreuzberg makes up the western side of the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district, though the two sides are still referred to separately since they were only joined together in 2001. When the city was divided up after the war, the border between east and west ran in between Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg, leaving Kreuzberg in West Berlin.
After World War II, cheap housing attracted many students and immigrants to the neighborhood, and today, there is still a large immigrant population here, along with students and artists. It's an area of predominantly young residents and includes a wide variety of restaurants and bars, making it a great place to get dinner or a few drinks.
One of Berlin's most well-known sights is the Oberbaum Bridge, which connects Kreuzberg with Friedrichshain on the other side of the River Spree. Other attractions in Kreuzberg include Checkpoint Charlie, the Checkpoint Charlie Museum, parts of Friedrichstrasse, the Schwules (Gay) Museum and the German Museum of Technology. Near Checkpoint Charlie, you'll also find the Peter Fechter Memorial, which honors Fechter, who was one of the first to die attempting to escape from East Berlin to West Berlin.
Kreuzberg is an incredibly popular part of Berlin.
Address: Berlin, Germany
From $ 14
German Historical Museum (Deutsches Historisches Museum)
With over 8,000 square meters of exhibition space devoted to German history, the German Historical Museum (Deutsches Historisches Museum) has been among Berlin’s most popular museums since it opened back in 1987. Since then, the vast permanent collection has grown to over 7,000 items, including rare manuscripts and official documents; fine art and sculptures; military uniforms, weapons and armory; posters and photographic images, and more.
The focal point of a visit is the fascinating permanent exhibition ‘German History in Pictures and Artifacts’ which opened in 2006 and offers a chronological look at German history from the Middle Ages to modern-day. Walking through the two floors of exhibitions, visitors can learn about the evolution of Germany’s borders and language, the First and Second World Wars, the Nazi Regime, the Cold War division of Germany and its later reunification.
Practical Info
The German Historical Museum is located on Unter den Linden in central Berlin and is open daily from 10am-6pm.
Admission is €8.
Address: Unter den Linden 2, Berlin 10117, Germany
Hours: Daily 10am-6pm
Admission: €8
From $ 23
Friedrichstadt-Palast
Located in the heart of Berlin’s theater district (near Hackescher Markt), Friedrichstadt-Palast is Europe’s largest revue theater. The palace is famous for its glitzy, Vegas-style shows from its high-kicking showgirls, acrobats, 60 person-ballet troupe and high-tech special effects.
There are shows catered to the Gay and Lesbian community, as well as a Young Ensemble for kids. For history buffs, the Friedrichstadt-Palast is the last magnificent building of the German Democratic Republic (GDR).
During special events, like film festivals, the theatre turns into a cinema. Some of the most famous performers in the world have also graced the palace’s stages like Josephine Baker and Liza Minnelli.
There are shows catered to the Gay and Lesbian community, as well as a Young Ensemble for kids. For history buffs, the Friedrichstadt-Palast is the last magnificent building of the German Democratic Republic (GDR).
During special events, like film festivals, the theatre turns into a cinema. Some of the most famous performers in the world have also graced the palace’s stages like Josephine Baker and Liza Minnelli.
Address: Friedrichstrasse 107, Berlin 10117, Germany
Hours: Box Office: 10am-6:30pm
Admission: Varies
From $ 31
Little Big City Berlin
Little Big City Berlin tells the story of Germany’s capital city from the Middle Ages to modern day, using intricate replica models at a scale of 1:24. The miniature world is set up on two floors of the landmark TV tower building by Merlin Entertainments (the company behind Madame Tussauds and Legoland). From medieval farmsteads to the imperial age and the rise and fall of the Third Reich and the Berlin Wall, Little Big City Berlin presents big epochs in small scale.
The model city is interactive, with plenty of moving, turning, and flying pieces. Captivating special effects and beautifully crafted 3D interactive miniature sets bring the visitor closer to the city’s history than ever before. Creating Little Big City Berlin was a three-year process, with each building requiring 15-20 hours just to paint. More than 5,000 residents 'live' in Little Big City Berlin, adults and children in figurines ranging from 2 to 3 inches (5cm to 8cm) tall.
Practical Info
To reach Little Big City Berlin by public transit, take the S-Bahn or the U-Bahn to Alexanderplatzstation, which is only a couple minutes' walk from the attraction. Bus numbers 100, 200, M48, or TXL, and tram lines M4, M5, or M6 all stop at Spandauer Str. /Marienkirche station.
Address: Panoramastr. 1A, Berlin 10178, Germany
Hours: Daily 10am–7pm
Admission: Varies
From $ 13
Friedrichstrasse
Friedrichstrasse runs north to south through the center of Berlin, while during the Cold War, the Berlin Wall cut through this street. The Friedrichstrasse S-bahn and U-bahn station was on the East, but trains from the West were still able to stop there so passengers could transfer lines. However, they could not leave the station without proper paperwork.
Today the street is a major shopping and residential area. However, due to its history, it is also a popular tourist spot. Photography exhibits at the Friedrichstrasse station show the stages of the station's history from 1961 when the wall went up to 1989 when it came down. At the Berlin Wall History Mile information board at the Friedrichstrasse border crossing, you can learn about Oct. 27, 1961, when Allied and Soviet tanks conflicted over the right to unrestricted movement in both parts of Berlin for the Allied forces.
You can also visit Checkpoint Charlie and the Checkpoint Charlie Museum. There is an outdoor photo gallery that tells stories of failed and successful escape attempts, the changes of the checkpoint over time and the significance and symbolism of Checkpoint Charlie. There's also an overview of memorial sites, remaining sections of the wall and relevant museums.
Practical Info
The Checkpoint Charlie Museum is located at Friedrichstrasse 43–45. It's open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. To see outdoor exhibits at the station, take the U6 to Friedrichstrasse.
Address: Friedrichstrasse, Berlin, Germany
From $ 16
Gendarmenmarkt
Located in the Mitte district, the Gendarmenmarkt has gone through a few name changes. After being used from 1736 to 1782 by the military for sentry duty and housing their horses, it was known as the Gendarmenmarkt. After being damaged in the war, the square was renamed “Platz der Akademie” in 1950 in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Academy of Science. In 1991, it got its original name back.
The Gendarmenmarkt is arguably Berlin’s most magnificent square. It is best known for the triple architectural force composed of the German and French cathedrals (Deutscher und Französischer Dom) and Schinkel’s Konzerthaus (concert hall). The ‘domes’ refer to the domed tower structures erected in 1785 by architect Carl von Gontard were mainly intended to add stature and grandeur to the two buildings.
Some of the most high-end restaurants, businesses and hotels are located around the Gendarmenmarkt, especially around the streets of Charlottenstrasse.
Gendarmenmarkt is home to the grandest of the Christmas markets you will find in Berlin around the holiday season. There is also an ice rink available. Admission for the Christmas markets here is 1 Euro. The market stays open for Christmas Eve and the days after Christmas. You can even spend New Year’s Eve here, and enjoy a festive gala with various bands, fireworks, and a waltz dance after midnight.
The Gendarmenmarkt is arguably Berlin’s most magnificent square. It is best known for the triple architectural force composed of the German and French cathedrals (Deutscher und Französischer Dom) and Schinkel’s Konzerthaus (concert hall). The ‘domes’ refer to the domed tower structures erected in 1785 by architect Carl von Gontard were mainly intended to add stature and grandeur to the two buildings.
Some of the most high-end restaurants, businesses and hotels are located around the Gendarmenmarkt, especially around the streets of Charlottenstrasse.
Gendarmenmarkt is home to the grandest of the Christmas markets you will find in Berlin around the holiday season. There is also an ice rink available. Admission for the Christmas markets here is 1 Euro. The market stays open for Christmas Eve and the days after Christmas. You can even spend New Year’s Eve here, and enjoy a festive gala with various bands, fireworks, and a waltz dance after midnight.
Address: Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin 10117, Germany
Hours: Always Accesible
From $ 23