Alexanderplatz

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With its stark, 1960s layout, “Alex” is a showcase of Communist-era architecture and a lively central meeting place for locals.

Alexanderplatz is a pedestrian and transport hub, including everything from high-end shopping to panoramic views of the city. Named after the Russian Csar Alexander I and later becoming the center of East Germany during the Cold War, today's "Alex" includes all the luxuries of a Western metropolitan center. There are retail chains like H&M and German department stores Alexa and Kaufhof. It's the perfect destination for foodies, too. The nearby Hackescher Markt includes dozens of restaurants and cafes, many with outdoor dining and an emphasis on German food. Feast on curry wurst, a local sausage snack, and wash it down with a traditional stein of beer. There's usually a street performer to keep you entertained while you eat.If Berlin has a version of the Eiffel Tower or Empire State Building, it's the Fernsehturm (TV Tower) in the center of Alexanderplatz. This needle-shaped behemoth was built in the late 1960s by the East German government as a symbol of nationalist pride. Today it’s a postcard-worthy symbol for the whole city. Take a 1,207-foot (368-meter) trip to the top and enjoy 360-degree views over Berlin, taking in the famous Reichstag building, the Brandenburg Gate and Potsdamer Platz. The viewing platform is open daily, year-round, until midnight. It's the most popular tourist attraction in Berlin, so it's best to book your tickets in advance through the official website. The sphere at the top of the Fernsehturm includes a bar, with happy hour from 2 to 4 p.m. daily, and a restaurant that serves lunch and dinner. Not only are the views unmatched in Berlin, but the sphere completes one full rotation an hour, so the vistas are constantly changing. Situated in the Mitte district (Mitte literally means "center") and serviced by U-Bahn and S-Bahn stations, Alexanderplatz is easy to reach from anywhere in Berlin.

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
23 Nov 2019

Very busy bustling area unfortunately we were too early for Christmas market they were setting up but it looked like it was going to be interesting

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
3 Oct 2019

Great department store here and plenty of places to eat

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
6 Aug 2019

Try the excellent bike tours - under TV tower

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
1 Aug 2019

We happened to catch a street theatre "fair" Mid July to early August and we went twice. loads of stalls and street acts (pass the hat round for donations). Without the fair it would not be much, but it is near to TV tower.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
1 Jul 2019

Quite expensive for eating etc, walk a bit further to the area around Nikolaikirche for good food at a better price.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
20 Apr 2019

Walk down through park area to museums and river


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