Top 10 landmarks in Berlin
Do not miss these landmarks any time you visit Berlin
Only got a short time for a city break in Berlin and looking for the top 10 sights in Berlin? We’ve picked out the ten must-see sights in Berlin. You’ll find their exact locations at the bottom of the map:
Top 1: Reichstag
In the Reichstag’s unique, walk-through glass dome, you can literally walk right over the politicians’ heads. You’ll also have a magnificent view of the surrounding sights and the hustle and bustle of the city. Around the Reichstag, you’ll find many government buildings worth seeing, such as the Federal Chancellery. The Brandenburg Gate, our Top 2, is very close by.
Address: Platz der Republik 1, 11011 Berlin | Underground station: Brandenburger Tor U5
Opening hours: The dome and roof terrace are open daily from 8.00 am to 9.45 pm (last admission; times may vary on non-session days and at weekends)
Admission: Online booking is required for the dome and roof terrace.
Our tip: Explore the government district, including access to the Reichstag building and its plenary chamber, and head up to the roof terrace and dome on a 2.5-hour guided tour. Book now:
Top 2: Brandenburg Gate
It is the city’s landmark and Berlin’s symbol of reunification: the Brandenburg Gate. It was built in 1791. A magnificent square, Pariser Platz, was laid out in front of the Brandenburg Gate , where world-famous buildings such as the historic Hotel Adlon and the Academy of Arts are now located. Just to the side of the Brandenburg Gate, visit the Max Liebermann House, which is dedicated to the life and work of the great Berlin Impressionist.
Address: Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin | Underground station: Brandenburger Tor (U5)
Opening hours: the Brandenburg Gate is open to the public 24 hours a day
Admission: entry is free
Our tip: Discover even more highlights in the heart of Berlin on a two-hour guided Segway tour from Checkpoint Charlie to the Brandenburg Gate. Book now:
Top 3: TV Tower
At 368 metres, the Berlin TV Tower is the tallest building in Berlin. Built in the 1960s, it offers a unique 360° panoramic view of the city. The TV Tower is situated right on Alexanderplatz, the centre of what was once East Berlin. Whilst there, don’t miss the World Clock, which displays the time in 146 international locations.
Address: Panoramastraße 1A, 10178 Berlin | Alexanderplatz station (U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram, bus, regional train)
Opening hours: 9 am to 11 pm
Admission: various options
Our tip: With our online ticket, you can easily access the 360-degree viewing deck with the Sphere Bar or the revolving restaurant Sphere Tim Raue, which offers a unique panoramic view:
A multi award-winning immersive museum experience for the whole family: embark on an interactive journey through 2000 years of German history. Immerse yourself in the past and enjoy a multi-sensory adventure.
Top 4: Museum Island
Berlin’s world-famous Museum Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Five major museums showcase more than 6,000 years of art and cultural history: the Altes Museum, the Neues Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie, the Bode Museum and the Pergamon Museum, which is set to reopen in 2027. Come and see the impressive collections and exhibitions, and join in the celebrations in 2026 to mark the 200th anniversary of Museum Island.
Address: Bodestraße, 10178 Berlin | Underground line 5, bus route 100, ‘Museumsinsel’ stop
For opening times, see the individual links above
Admission: Check the individual museums for details
Our tip: Allow plenty of time and explore all the museums on Museum Island with a day pass:
Tickets for Museum Island, Berlin
Top 5: Berlin Cathedral
Berlin Cathedral is situated right on Museum Island and is the largest and most magnificent Protestant church in Germany. Visit the vast, richly decorated interior from the Imperial era, resplendent in gold, featuring the huge historic ceremonial sarcophagi, the intricately decorated chancel and the monumental dome. Visit the Hohenzollern Crypt beneath the cathedral, one of Europe’s most significant dynastic burial sites.
Address: Am Lustgarten, 10178 Berlin | Underground line 5, bus line 100, Museum Island stop
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9 am – 6 pm, Saturday 9 am – 5 pm, Sunday 12 noon – 5 pm
Admission: Tickets can be booked online
Our tip: Visit the cathedral with its dome and the Hohenzollern Crypt – book now:
FLOW transforms Berlin’s Passionskirche into an immersive 360° spectacle set to Smetana’s ‘The Moldau’. Monumental visuals and cross-genre live concerts featuring Carl OG, Marlion Waves, Vincent Babl and Varia Aves make FLOW the international highlight of summer 2026.
Top 6: Humboldt Forum
The Humboldt Forum, opposite Berlin’s Museum Island , is Berlin’s forum for art, culture and science. Behind the reconstructed façades of the former Berlin City Palace, you’ll find a wide variety of exhibitions and the world-famous collections of the Ethnological Museum and the Museum of Asian Art. Just a few steps away: the Friedrichswerdersche Church. Built by Schinkel, it is now a museum displaying classical sculptures within its neo-Gothic church interior.
Address: Schloßplatz, 10178 Berlin | Underground line 5, bus route 100, Museum Island stop
Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday 10.30 am to 6.30 pm
Admission: many exhibitions are free; some exhibitions require an additional fee
Our tip: Take a leisurely stroll through the Humboldt Forum with a day ticket giving access to all current exhibitions – book now:
Top 7: Charlottenburg Palace
The magnificent Charlottenburg Palace is situated in the west of the city and is easily accessible. Built around 1700 by the Prussian monarch Frederick I for his beloved wife, Queen Sophie Charlotte – who was adored by the people – it is set amidst a vast, picturesque palace park right on the banks of the River Spree. Marvel at the splendour of the Prussian Rococo state rooms and soak up the romantic atmosphere of the park – whatever the season! Afterwards, visit other first-class museums nearby.
Address: Spandauer Damm 10–22, 14059 Berlin | Bus route M45, stops: Charlottenburg Palace and Luisenplatz
Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10.00 – 17.30
Admission: Tickets available online and at the venue
Our tip: During your visit, explore the palace and the park, including its smaller historic buildings and fascinating exhibitions. Book now:
Tickets for Charlottenburg Palace
Top 8: Kurfürstendamm
The legendary Kurfürstendamm stretches from the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church on Breitscheidtplatz to Berlin’s upmarket residential area by Lake Halensee: Berlin’s most popular shopping street, home to the most prestigious brands and major fashion chains. In the immediate vicinity are KaDeWe, the largest department store on the European mainland, the stylish Bikini Berlin shopping centre, as well as numerous independent shops nestled amongst small, charming restaurants in the side streets. And for Berlin ’s younger visitors, Berlin Zoo – Germany’s oldest zoo – is a real highlight.
Address: Berlin Charlottenburg, between Breitscheidplatz and Halensee | Kurfürstendamm underground station and numerous other transport links
Our tip: After your shopping trip, take the whole family for a leisurely stroll through the famous Berlin Zoo and be sure to visit the aquarium too. Book now:
Top 9: Gendarmenmarkt
Right next to Friedrichstraße, the exclusive shopping street in Berlin-Mitte, lies one of Berlin’s most beautiful squares: the Gendarmenmarkt. It has been sustainably restored and made fit for the future. With the Konzerthaus designed by Schinkel, as well as the German Cathedral and the French Cathedral, three of the capital’s architectural and cultural highlights are located here, inviting you to enjoy first-class concerts and exhibitions.
Address: Gendarmenmarkt, 10117 Berlin | Underground stations: Unter den Linden, Hausvogteiplatz, Französische Straße
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Our tip: Head up to the viewing platform of the French Cathedral and enjoy a sensational 360-degree panorama of Berlin’s historic centre. Book now:
Top 10: Berlin Wall Memorial
The Berlin Wall Memorial is situated on Bernauer Strasse. The large site features an outdoor exhibition, a documentation centre, the Memorial to the Victims of the Division, and the Chapel of Reconciliation. An original section of the Wall, complete with a watchtower, shows you what the former border defences looked like. Be sure to visit the famous East Side Gallery too: at over 1,300 metres, it is the longest surviving section of the Wall. After the fall of the Wall, it was painted by 118 artists from 21 countries.
Address: Berlin Wall Memorial: Bernauer Straße 111, 13355 Berlin | S-Bahn lines 1, 2, 25, 26 and 5, Nordbahnhof station
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm
Admission: free
Our tip: Find out more about border crossings, escapes and the fall of the Wall in 1989, and book a guided cycle tour along the Wall:
Tickets for the Berlin Wall Tour
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