Popular places to visit
Alexanderplatz
With its stark, 1960s layout, “Alex” is a showcase of Communist-era architecture and a lively central meeting place for locals.
Checkpoint Charlie
Learn about the history of Checkpoint Charlie, a well-known monument in Berlin. Discover the entertainment choices and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
Zoo Berlin
Say “guten tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of Europe’s most comprehensive and elegant zoos.
Potsdamer Platz
Berliners come to celebrate their city in this public square, which was leveled during World War II and isolated in the Cold War.
Kurfürstendamm
Often described as “Berlin’s Champs-Élysées,” this elegant promenade is the city’s premier shopping strip and is punctuated with a moving war memorial.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Potsdam Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Potsdam Tour from Berlin With Guided Sanssouci Palace Visit
Discover Potsdam’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local
Private Potsdam WW2 and Cold War Black Van Tour
Potsdam: Private Bus Tour with Park Walk to Sanssouci Palace
Top hotels in Berliner Vorstadt
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Other neighbourhoods around Berliner Vorstadt
Steglitz-Zehlendorf
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Steglitz-Zehlendorf. Top attractions like Strandbad Wannsee and Botanical Garden are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Krumme Lanke U-Bahn or Berlin-Zehlendorf S-Bahn to see more of the city.
Spandau
Historical sites, lake views and spas highlight some notable features of Spandau. Make a stop by Spandau Citadel or Havel while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rathaus Spandau U-Bahn or Altstadt Spandau U-Bahn to get around town.
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Kurfürstendamm to Zoo Berlin – discover Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Wilmersdorf
Consider a visit to Kurfürstendamm and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Wilmersdorf. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Hohenzollernplatz U-Bahn or Guntzelstrasse U-Bahn.
Charlottenburg
Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Charlottenburg. Kurfürstendamm is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Richard Wagner Place U-Bahn or Bismarckstrasse U-Bahn to see more of Berlin.
West Berlin Centre
Travellers choose West Berlin Centre for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Uhlandstrasse U-Bahn or Savignyplatz S-Bahn and check out top sights like Kurfürstendamm.
- Alexanderplatz
- Checkpoint Charlie
- Brandenburg Gate
- Zoo Berlin
- Potsdamer Platz
- Olympiastadion
- Berlin TV Tower
- Reichstag Building
- Messe Berlin
- East Side Gallery
- Berlin Wall Memorial
- DDR Museum
- Hackescher Markt
- Checkpoint Charlie Museum
- Sanssouci Palace
- Charité
- Kaufhaus des Westens
- Berlin Cathedral
- Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
- Europa Center