Berlin Listing of Activities & Attractions

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Things to do in Berlin

Checkpoint Charlie
Known for its important role in history as the gateway between East Berlin and West Berlin, entry is free.

The Brandenburg Gate
Known for being the backdrop of famous events in German history, entry is free.

Museum Island
Known for the variety of famous museums and landmarks of the city, entry is free.

The Berlin TV Tower
Known for its panoramic views, rotating restaurant, and historical significance, entry is €22.50 to €30 depending on the selected ticket options.

Charlottenburg Palace
Known for its ornate architecture, beautiful gardens, and historic exhibits, entry is free.

The Reichstag
Known for being the home to the German parliament as well as its destruction during the second world war, entry is free.

Gendarmenmarkt
Known for its beautiful buildings, concerts, and epic views over Berlin from the nearby towers, entry is free.

The Berlin Wall Memorial
Known for showcasing the remnants of the wall along with educational and historical exhibits, entry is free.

The Neues Museum
Known for its historical exhibits from ancient cultures, entry is €14, children half price.

The Stassi Museum
Known for its historical exhibits about spying and espionage during the Cold War, entry is €10, children free. Audio guides are €2 extra, and other guided tours are also offered for additional costs.

The Berlin Zoo
Known for its wide array of animal exhibits surrounded by beautiful landscaping, entry is €20, or a little cheaper if you book online. Kids are half price. Entry to the aquarium is an additional cost.

The German Museum of Technology
Known for its hands-on exhibits about technology and engineering, entry is €8, children under 18 are free.

Tierpark Berlin
Known for it's huge and diverse animal exhibits with natural enclosures and beautiful settings, entry is €17, children under 16 are half price, and under 4 are free. Some additional exhibits are extra.

The DDR Museum
Known for showcasing life in East Berlin during the Cold War, entry is €13.50, children €8.00.

The Berlin Cathedral
Known for its ornate interior featuring Neo-Renaissance architecture with a massive dome and historic crypt, entry is €10, or more with a guided tour. Tickets for special events and services are offered at varying prices.

The Humboldt Forum
Known for its historic place in the Berlin Palace and as the home to the Ethnological Museum and the Museum of Asian Art, entry is up to €12 for some exhibits, although many exhibits are free, and many cost around €5. Tours also add additional costs.

The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Known for its emotional interpretation of the tragedy of the Jews during the second world war, entry is free.

The Topography of Terror
Known for its somber historical exhibits surrounding the second world war, entry is free.

The Jewish Museum
Known for showcasing the history of the Jewish people in Germany, entry is €8, children under 18 are free.

The German Historical Museum
Known for its huge collection of German historical and cultural artifacts, entry is €7 to €10 depending on the selected ticket. Guided tours are also provided for an additional cost.