Sights & sites
Nikolaiviertel
– a slice of history, reconstructed.
Rathausstraße 21, 10178 Berlin
U train station Rotes Rathaus
Always open
What makes the Nikolaiviertel so special is its blend of medieval charm and modern city life, incorporating the Nikolaikirche and many traditional restaurants.
Sophienkirche
– the oldest Baroque church in the area.
Große Hamburger Str. 29–30, 10115 Berlin
Tram stop Monbijouplatz
Open every day 14:00–18:00
Martin Luther King once gave a speech at this iconic church. No wonder, as the Sophienkirche captivates its visitors with its beauty and historical charm.
Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom)
– the historic cathedral by the river Spree.
Am Lustgarten, 10178 Berlin
U station Museumsinsel
Mon.–Fri. 09:00–17:00, Sat. 09:00–16:00, Sun. 12:00–16:00
As Germany’s largest Protestant church, with its striking façade and impressive architecture, the magnificent Berlin Cathedral is hard to miss and definitely worth a visit.
Regierungsviertel
– the federal government district
11011 Berlin
U train station Bundestag (among others)
The government district offers the chance to admire many remarkable buildings including the imposing Reichstag federal parliament building, whilst the green spaces along the Spree provide a perfect spot to relax.
Bösebrücke
– a bridge to freedom
Bornholmer Str., 10439 Berlin
S train station Bornholmer Straße
Always open
For history buffs, the Bösebrücke bridge and the events associated with it make for a particularly fascinating visit.
TV Tower
– THE iconic landmark of Berlin
Panoramastraße 1A, 10178 Berlin
S+U train station Alexanderplatz
Mon.–Sun. 10:00–23:00
Often referred to in travel guides as the "Telespargel" (TV asparagus), the Berlin TV Tower is actually the tallest building in Germany and not a vegetable at all.
East Side Gallery
– a monument to freedom
Mühlenstraße, 10243 Berlin
S+U train station Warschauer Str.
Alway open
The longest surviving stretch of the Berlin Wall was turned into the East Side Gallery — an open-air gallery celebrating freedom and change.
Zionskirche
– neo-Romanesque church
Zionskirchplatz, Zionskirchstr., 10119 Berlin
Tram 1 or Tram 12, stop Zionskirchplatz
Opening hours are currently limited due to maintenance (April 2026): Thu. 16:00–18:00, Fri./Sat. 14:00–18:00, Sun. 12:00–16:00.
Regular opening hours: Mon.–Sat. 14:00–18:00, Sun. 12:00–16:00.
An elegant church hosting concerts and exhibitions. Steeped in history and well worth a visit.
Kulturbrauerei
– beauty of 19th century industrial architecture
Schönhauser Allee 36, 10435 Berlin
U2 Eberswalder Str.
A former brewery complex turned cultural centre with extraordinary architecture that you simply have to see.
Volkspark Friedrichshain
– the green side of Berlin
10249 Berlin
Tram M10, stop "Danziger Str./ Kniprodestr." or tram M4, stop "Am Friedrichshain"
Pleasant walks, enchanting sculptures, a chance to unwind – a visit to Volkspark has it all.
Immanuelkirche
– Protestant church in neo-Romanesque style
Prenzlauer Allee 28, 10405 Berlin
Tram M2, tram stop Knaackstr.
Fri.–Sat. 11:00–14:00, Sun. 11:00–15:00
A culture church with wonderful events in addition to being a filming location for the TV series Babylon Berlin — what can't the Immanuel Church do?
Wasserturm
– oldest water tower in Berlin
Knaackstr. 23, 10405 Berlin
U2 station Senefelderplatz
Park always open.
Completed in the 1870s, this water tower still stands today and, with the surrounding public park, makes for a lovely visit.