City: Tiergarten
Top Things to do in Tiergarten
Things to do in Berlin, Germany: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Berlin is an edgy city, from its fashion to its architecture to its charged political history. The Berlin Wall is a sobering reminder of the hyper-charged postwar atmosphere, and yet the graffiti art that now covers its remnants has become symbolic of social progress. Check out the Weltzeituhr (world time) Clock, topped by a model of the solar system, then turn back time by dining at the historic Zur Letzten Instanz, a 16th century restaurant that was frequented by Napoleon and Beethoven.
Restaurants in Berlin
1. Berliner Philharmonie
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5.0 based on 3,221 reviews
Often a tough ticket, the Berlin Philharmonic features some of the best classical music to be had in Germany.
Reviewed By DaleCheshire
The place was packed at lunchtime but there was plenty of room to sit on the floor and everyone had a good view of the musicians. Good acoustics also, and this was a highlight of our Berlin trip. A cheap and cheerful lunch was also on offer before and after the concert, which was especially welcome as we hadn't had time to eat.
2. Reichstag Building
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4.5 based on 35,103 reviews
Situated just north of the Brandenburg Gate, this building houses the German Parliament and was the seat of the Weimar Republic government until it was seized by the Nazis in 1933.
Reviewed By lauren35323 - Toronto, Canada
The Reichstag has this amazing opportunity that lets you dine in their rooftop restaurant for breakfast - incredible food, amazing view, the chance to walk around the German parliament, what more could you ask for?
3. Victory Column (Siegessaule)
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4.5 based on 3,705 reviews
The victory column was built in 1873 to celebrate Prussia's victory in the Franco-German War. It was moved to its present location in the Tiergarten in 1938. You can go to the top via 270 steps to see great views of Berlin.
Reviewed By IanM663 - Dunbar, United Kingdom
Re-situated to the middle of a roundabout in the 1930s by the Nazi era government, the Victory Column originally stood near the Reichstag. The monument is reached via tunnels under the busy roundabout. It has been beautifully restored. Entry fee is €3. On the ground floor there is an exhibition about this and other monuments around the world. To get to the top there is a narrow spiral staircase and this gives you some good exercise and fantastic views of Berlin when you get there. There are some little rest seats in the spiral staircase as you get close to the viewing platform in case you need a breather on the way up.
4. Landesvertretung Baden-Wurttemberg
5. Kohlhoff Tower
6. Potsdamer Platz
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4.0 based on 4,767 reviews
Used as a commercial and military transport center before World War I, this famous town square, which was trapped in the no-man's-land next to the Berlin Wall during the Cold War, is currently under construction to become once again one of Berlin's chief commercial centers.
7. Soviet Memorial Tiergarten
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4.0 based on 666 reviews
Reviewed By Rabih-SOUAID - Beirut, Lebanon
Free Location: Tiergarten. Close to Brenderburg gate and Reichstag. Vosit Duration: 45 Minutes. Erected in the British sector of Berlin by the Soviet Union to commemorate its 80 000 soldiers died during the Battle of Berlin between April and May 1945. The memorial takes the form of a curved stoa topped by a large bronze statue of a Soviet soldier. The marble built in came from destroyed government buildings. At the back of the columns exist the names of the the soldiers burried there since this memorial is also a burial site of more than 2,000 fallen Soviet soldiers. In front sides of this memorial you will notice the T-34/36 tank and ML Howitzer. Other Russian war memorials exists in Berlin. Treptower Park memorial is not to be missed.
8. Panoramapunkt
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4.0 based on 894 reviews
Step into the fastest elevator in Europe to begin your journey through the eventful history of one of the world's most significant and popular squares.In just 20 seconds you will be whisked up to the 24th floor, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Berlin. No other place offers such spectacular views of the city’s most famous landmarks and historic sites! The Brandenburg Gate, the Victory Column and Bellevue Palace are all just a stone’s throw away.The open-air exhibition “Views of Berlin” will show you how this historic site has been completely transformed again and again: from a quiet green to the pulsing heart of a major city, from the height of luxury to a field of rubble, from a no man’s land to the new centre of Berlin.An experience for all the senses – and the same goes for our PANORAMACAFÉ on the 24th floor and spectacular roof terrace on the 25th floor! Opening times : winter viewing platform 10am - 6pm café 11am - 5pm summer viewing platform 10am - 8pm café 11am - 7pm
Reviewed By naughtyjohn1964 - Swadlincote, United Kingdom
Comparing the Fernsehturm (€22 each) with this viewing point above Potsdamerplatz at the top of Kollhof Tower (€17 for a family ticket), I think we made the best choice. Don’t bother with the rather pricey cafe, enjoy the fastest lift in Europe and fantastic all round views of Berlin from the top floors. There is also a great sequence of boards tracing the history of the square below, with amazing photographs of its changes from fashionable crossroads, to rubble in 1945, to a space divided by a wall and finally to a huge display of modern architecture. Fascinating. A couple of bits of wall dotted around too, both on high and on the ground. A great place, enjoyed by all the family.
9. Memorial to the Sinti and Roma Victims of National Socialism
10. Sony Center
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