We’ll help you find your way around the capital! Here you will find lots of inspiration and tips in Berlin to help you have the best possible time in the capital.
Current exhibitions
Pompeii
Experience the fascinating Pompeii exhibition and immerse yourself in the life of the ancient Roman city before its dramatic destruction. Impressively preserved artifacts, detailed replicas and interactive stations bring history to life and make it more tangible than ever before. This unique exhibition combines archaeology and history in a captivating way that lets you escape from everyday life and transport you to the world of over 2000 years ago. Whether with friends or the whole family – this experience will inspire you. You can find all the information in the full article – get your tickets here!
Tutankhamun
Embark on a journey into new dimensions with this immersive experience in Berlin: The fascinating exhibition about Ancient Egypt takes you into the world of the legendary pharaoh Tutankhamun. Discover his life, his dark secrets and his legacy – brought to life by state-of-the-art technology. With impressive VR elements, you will become part of the myths and mysteries of Ancient Egypt and for a moment become a pharaoh yourself. For more information, check out the full article – tickets are available here!
Sightseeing in Berlin
Of course, sightseeing is a must in Berlin. This applies to tourists as well as old Berlin hands. Even years later, you can still enjoy the city’s hotspots and get to know them from a fresh perspective!
Sightseeing bus: Line 100
There are plenty of companies offering bus tours in the capital, but we have an exclusive Berlin tip for you! Bus route 100 of the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) will take you across the city with a standard ticket, covering pretty much all the important sightseeing spots. The buses on the line are mostly double-deckers, so with a bit of luck you can enjoy the city from a comfortable height. The buses start at Alexanderplatz and travel to Zoo station, so you can extend your sightseeing tour to include the Memorial Church and Zoological Garden.
Berlin television tower
A visit to the TV Tower is an essential part of any tour of Berlin, even if it is generally regarded as Berlin’s least popular attraction. This is mainly due to the long queuing times resulting from the high demand. But the wait is worth it: not only do you have an excellent view of the entire city (and beyond) from the viewing platform, but the restaurant in the rotating dome also has a lot to offer. If you want to shorten your waiting time and secure a window seat, this offer might be of interest to you.
No budget tip: If admission is too expensive for you, you can also benefit from views at lofty heights elsewhere; and all for free! The two former flak towers in Humboldthain and Volkspark Friedrichshain are particularly suitable for this. The former in particular gives you an excellent view over the city.
Berlin Cathedral
One of the city’s most impressive buildings, the Berlin Cathedral, can also be found in Mitte. Here you can pay an entrance fee to enter the epic church and visit its interior. You can also gain access to the dome of the cathedral, from where you also have a wonderful view over Berlin.
Brandenburg Gate
Probably Berlin’s most famous landmark is a must-see on any sightseeing trip. Fortunately, you can reach the gate on foot as well as by rickshaw or subway! Incidentally, you can take the best photos here either in the morning or late afternoon because of the light.
Holocaust memorial
The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is located right next to the Brandenburg Gate. It was opened in 2005 and commemorates the Jewish victims of the Nazi regime; a museum in the center of the concrete blocks is also dedicated to the subject. The site itself is also steeped in history, as the so-called death strip was located here at the time of the Berlin Wall – a border area with the former GDR. During the Nazi era, part of the Joseph Goebbels villa also stood on the site.
A little memorial etiquette aside: photos are of course allowed, but posing in front of and on the blocks is rather distasteful.
Reichstag building
The seat of the German Bundestag is also a popular excursion destination in Berlin. Of particular interest are the guided tours through the halls, some of which include a visit to the plenary chamber, the heart of the Bundestag. There is also access to the dome of the Reichstag, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view of Berlin. There is also an offer for a guided tour of the entire government district with a final visit to the dome.
Victory Column
The mighty column in the traffic circle on Straße des 17. Juni is also considered one of Berlin’s most famous landmarks and is also a tip for hunters of beautiful views. Many people are not aware that you can climb the column for a small fee and enjoy a wonderful view of the surrounding city from the viewing platform on the Goldelse (the Berlin term for the golden statue of the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria). Even if it doesn’t look like it from below, the Victory Column is quite high!
Berlin Wall
If you want to find out more about the Berlin Wall or see the remains of the Wall, you can do so at various places in Berlin. On the one hand, there is the Berlin Wall Memorial, which is a kind of outdoor exhibition where you can retrace the course of the Berlin Wall and see old remains of the Wall and an observation tower. There is also a museum in the area on Bernauer Strasse where additional information can be obtained.
The East Side Gallery on the banks of the Spree also offers a different perspective. Parts of the wall on which artists from all over the world have immortalized themselves have been preserved here.
Berlin’s mystical places
In addition to the typical landmarks, Berlin also has plenty of places that are characterized by their mysterious charm. For example, the Grey Monastery in Mitte, which is said to be haunted by the ghost of a monk. Or the actually idyllic Peacock Island, where an alchemist once practiced black magic and is still said to appear here today as a nebulous figure. Want to track down the ghosts? You can find the detailed list here.
Museum landscape
In addition to its many landmarks, Berlin is of course also famous for its rich museum landscape. Museum Island in particular is hugely popular and is home to six museums. Each of these has a different exhibition focus and, thanks to their proximity to each other, invite you to visit them all. The Martin-Gropius-Bau, the Jewish Museum, the New National Gallery and the Museum of Natural History are also definitely worth a visit.
A little tip on the side: many museums offer free admission on the first Sunday of every month. You can find participating museums and more information here.
In addition to these more classic museums, Berlin also offers plenty of eccentric exhibition venues. In Berlin, for example, you will find a Museum of Letters, the Disgusting Food Museum and the Deja Vu Museum. Sounds exciting? Then you can find a detailed list here!
Lost Places
In contrast to Berlin’s fine museums, the Lost Places seem more like aged witnesses to the capital’s turbulent urban history. Once proud buildings are now just empty shells of their former selves, left to rot away with the ravages of time. However, the loneliness of these so-called places has come to an end, particularly in Berlin, thanks to the Urban Explorer movement(Urbex). This movement gives the decaying buildings a new meaning, explores and explores them and decorates them with graffiti. The result could be described as anarchic museums that are curated and visited by like-minded people. You can find a detailed list here.
Explore Berlin’s unique architecture
Berlin’s turbulent urban history has left behind some buildings that are rarely found in this constellation! This makes Berlin the perfect tip for an extensive … Architek-Tour! You’ll find lots of extremely beautiful palaces in and around Berlin. Elsewhere, you can find some very unique buildings in various places that perfectly match Berlin’s eccentric nature. The unique architecture also makes Berlin a popular choice as a film set, for example for the Tribute to Panem series. You can find a list of all film locations in Berlin here.
The music and club scene in Berlin
Candlelight
Enjoy thousands of candles in a beautiful location in the city – an experience that every one of you must have at least once. The dreamlike Candlelight concerts offer a diverse selection of musical performances, covering everything from pop-rock to film music and jazz. In an innovative and modern format, your favorite music is presented to you in a classic way. Expand your musical horizons and experience music like never before!
Berlin is famous for its exuberant nightlife, especially in bars and clubs. When it comes to bars, you can find a (still incomplete) guide for many districts as well as certain themed areas here.
As far as clubs are concerned, tastes are of course very different. In general, the following clubs can be recommended with a clear conscience:
Anomalie
The Anomalie Art Club presents some of the most impressive visual designs on the Berlin club scene. In recent years, not only have techno DJs from all over the world played here, but artists in the fields of sound, light and installation have also presented their work. In addition to techno events, Anomalie also hosts film screenings, art exhibitions, pop-ups and open-air raves.
Berghain
When talking about Berlin and clubs, there is no way around Berghain. It’s the most notorious club in Berlin and probably the whole world. Once you’ve been there, you’ll know why! Berghain is a magical place full of hedonistic characters, dark rooms and a distinct feeling of freedom. The door policy here is legendary and a little scary, but the atmosphere inside is all the more inviting. All in all, a club like no other, but you should bring a plan B.
Kater Blau
Located on the banks of the Spree, this place makes the most of its outdoor location with a boat, night-time campfire and hammocks. DJs play here non-stop, sometimes for four days in a row. The atmosphere is more casual than chic, especially at weekends. In summer, there is a festival feeling in the middle of the city.
KitKat
This legendary sex and techno club for everyone is a labyrinthine complex with numerous dance floors, an ominous swimming pool and lots of swings. Explorers of their own sexuality are always welcome here. The dress code varies, so it’s worth checking in advance, especially for fetish events. You generally won’t get far here in jeans and a T-shirt!
Sisyphos
The spacious indoor and outdoor areas of this former dog biscuit factory create a festival atmosphere à la Burning Man, especially on long sunny days. The music ranges from pulsating techno inside to house music outside by the lake. The audience is diverse: from fresh-faced students to aged ex-club kids.
Watergate
This elegant two-floor club played a key role in the rise of minimal techno in Berlin in the 2000s. The water floor is particularly impressive , with panoramic windows overlooking the Spree and a floating terrace on the first floor to watch the sun rise over Kreuzberg.