Berlin is not only the German capital, but for many visitors also the city of hearts. Today, 3.6 million people live here. A sightseeing tour therefore takes a lot of time. If you want to see all of Berlin, you should do so from the city’s viewpoints. There are definitely spots that offer a view over the entire city. Below, we at EastSeven Hostel Berlin introduce you to various interesting viewpoints – including Alexanderplatz with the TV Tower, Potsdamer Platz, Grunewald Tower, and Berlin Cathedral.
Berlin TV Tower at Alexanderplatz
The TV Tower is located at Alexanderplatz in Berlin and houses the city’s highest observation platform. It rises 203 meters above the cityscape. From the TV Tower, you have a great overview of Berlin and its surroundings. High up, there’s also a restaurant with a panoramic view. What’s special is the 360-degree rotation that the restaurant completes in about 20 minutes, expanding the view over the entire capital. From this viewpoint, you can see Prenzlauer Berg, Potsdamer Platz, Alexanderplatz, Teufelsberg, Drachenberg, Kreuzberg, and other Berlin attractions.
By the way: There’s a staircase in the Berlin TV Tower that’s 986 steps long and intended for emergencies. The Berlin TV Tower is a radio tower and home to several broadcasting stations. It’s therefore much more than just an observation platform. Adults pay €25.50 per person, children up to 14 years pay €14.50, and children up to 3 years enjoy the view from the top of the TV Tower for free.
Address: Panoramastraße 1A in 10178 Berlin
Opening hours: daily from 9 AM to 11 PM
Image source: By Adenie.abubakar – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=43439642
Berlin Tiergarten with Victory Column
Berlin’s Tiergarten is legendary and one of the places at the top of the list of Berlin’s most popular attractions. The Großer Tiergarten at Ernst-Reuter-Platz covers an area of 210 hectares. In its center is the Großer Stern, which attracts visitors around the clock. The Victory Column sits on top of it and is a central part of any trip to the Tiergarten. Viewpoints like this are unique because they have historical significance. The Victory Column offers an exceptional panoramic view from 69 meters high. From below, you can admire the square and the column in all their glory.
The Victory Column was completed in 1873. It’s a monument from the time of the Wars of Unification. If you want to climb the Victory Column, you should have some change ready for admission. The Victory Column can be visited every day, though you’ll have to tackle the 285 steps to the observation platform. By the way: Straße des 17. Juni, where the Victory Column is located, stretches from the Brandenburg Gate to Ernst-Reuter-Platz. Along this route, you can discover a lot.
Address: Straße des 17. Juni in 10557 Berlin
Opening hours Großer Stern and Tiergarten: in summer daily from 9 AM to 6:30 PM, in winter daily from 9 AM to 4 PM
Potsdamer Platz with Panoramic View from Above
At Potsdamer Platz 1 is the famous Kollhoff Tower, which looks like a tower. It has a total height of 103 meters. Its elevator takes you to the city’s popular viewpoint in 20 seconds. Enjoy the view over Potsdamer Platz and experience Berlin from a completely new perspective. Adults pay €9, the reduced price is €7, and children up to 6 years have free admission. But keep in mind that 103 meters is quite high. Visitors should therefore have a head for heights.
What shouldn’t be missed at Panoramapunkt are fine desserts, warming drinks, and a view into the park. The opening hours of the integrated café are adapted to peak times. Here you can enjoy coffee and cake daily from 11 AM to 6 PM and delight in the view through the floor-to-ceiling glass. The façade offers plenty of opportunities for great photos of the capital. Visitors love this Berlin viewpoint and often return multiple times. Along with the Victory Column and the TV Tower, the Kollhoff Tower is one of the most popular viewpoints in Berlin.
Address: Potsdamer Platz 1 in 10785 Berlin
Opening hours: daily 10 AM to 7 PM
Image source: https://www.facebook.com/panoramapunkt
Berlin Bell Tower at the Olympic Stadium
The Berlin Bell Tower is also a popular viewpoint over Berlin. It was built during the Nazi era before World War II and rises from the Olympic Stadium. The occasion for its construction was the 1936 Olympic Games. The tower was also completed that year.
The Bell Tower is still a Berlin landmark today. For a visit, you should arrive between April and October, as such viewpoints are closed in winter. If the sky is clear, you can see all the way to Potsdam from the Bell Tower at the Olympic Stadium. Tip: The French Cathedral can also be found in Mitte, and it also offers a 360-degree panorama.
Address: Am Glockenturm 1 in 14053 Berlin
Opening hours: from April 1 to October 31, daily from 10 AM to 6 PM
Berlin Cathedral at 90 Meters High
The Berlin TV Tower is Berlin’s landmark. Similarly well-known is Berlin Cathedral. Thanks to its 360-degree view, it’s considered one of the most popular viewpoints in Berlin. If you want the best view over Berlin, head to the stairs of Berlin Cathedral in good weather. They’re 270 steps long and reward you with a gigantic view over Berlin. The observation platform high above offers a view of the TV Tower, the Humboldt Museum, and other Berlin viewpoints.
Image source: https://www.berlinerdom.de/besuchen-wissen/besucherangebote/360-kuppelblick/
Grunewald Tower on Havelchaussee
Are you excited about Berlin viewpoints with a special kind of view? Then it’s worth visiting Grunewald Tower on Havelchaussee. Its observation platform offers you a comprehensive view over the city and Berlin’s surroundings. You reach the viewpoint via 204 steps. The tower provides a highlight for your entire Berlin city tour for less than €4 admission.
The view compensates for the effort of climbing to the viewpoint. At the top, you get a view over the Havel and Grunewald. Once back down, you should also check out the tower’s architecture, which was built as a monument to Emperor Wilhelm I and represents one of Berlin’s significant viewpoints.
Address: Havelchaussee 61 in 14193 Berlin
Opening hours: daily from 11 AM to 6 PM
Enjoy More Viewpoints in Berlin
If you’re looking for more viewpoints in Berlin, check out the Brandenburg Gate at Pariser Platz near the Hopfingerbräu restaurant. The Brandenburg Gate features the famous copper Quadriga and has a height of 26 meters. In good weather, it offers you stunning shots of the capital.
Address: Pariser Platz in Berlin
Opening hours: daily from 10 AM to 6 PM
Additional viewpoints in Berlin are the Park Inn at Alexanderplatz 7 and the Flak Tower in Volkspark Humboldthain. The Park Inn shines with 120 meters of height and an outdoor terrace with views over Berlin. While this viewpoint isn’t as steeped in history as Berlin Cathedral or the Flak Tower in Volkspark Humboldthain, lovers of modern architecture especially enjoy the view over Berlin’s buildings. Base flying is also possible at the Park Inn.
The tower in Volkspark Humboldthain in Berlin offers an appealing view from its observation platform. It’s a structure from World War II that has been preserved as a Berlin observation platform to this day. From here, you have a view over Wedding, Mitte, Humboldthain, and other areas of Berlin. The Flak Tower is located outside Berlin’s busy party district. Apart from the TV Tower, Grunewald Tower, and Victory Column, many also stop by Müggelturm, Wolkenhain, or Drachenberg. In between, there’s the opportunity to refuel at a restaurant in Berlin-Mitte or other parts of the city.
Address Park Inn: Alexanderplatz 7 in 10178 Berlin
Opening hours: Summer daily 12 PM to 10 PM, Winter daily 12 PM to 6 PM
Address Volkspark Humboldthain: Brunnenstraße 100 in 13357 Berlin
Opening hours: around the clock