Views over Berlin


Today I introduce you to places, where you can enjoy spectacular views over Berlin.The majority of them have catering facilities, so you can refresh yourself while you discover Berlin from the top!


Fernsehturm (Television Tower)
The television tower, one of Berlin’s top sights, is with 368 meters the highest building in Germany and so the ideal place to study a top town from a top building.There is a café!
Panoramastraße 1A, 10178 Berlin
U-Bahn::U8 (Alexanderplatz)
S- Bahn: S5, S7, S75 (Alexanderplatz)
From the television tower you can enjoy great views over Berlin



Französischer Dom (French Cathedral)
This venerable church has a viewing platform.
Gendarmenmarkt 1-5, 10117 Berlin
U2 (Hausvogteiplatz,Stadtmitte), U6 (Französische Straße)
  Funkturm (Radio Tower)
Also a great place to enjoy breathtaking views of Berlin - and to have a meal!
Hammarskjöldplatz, 14055 Berlin
U-Bahn: U2 (Theodor-Heuss-Platz)
S-Bahn: S41,42,46 (Messe -Nord/ICC)
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Funkturm (RadioTower)




Glockenturm Olympia Stadion
Don’t miss the views from the Glockenturm (bell tower) during your visit of the Olympic Stadium.
Olympischer Platz 3, 14053 Berlin
U2 (Olympia Stadion)
Grunewaldturm
The tower was erected in 1897 to commemorate the German emperor William I. It is 56 meters high.The tower is situated in the middle of Grunewald. At its foot is a restaurant.
 Havelchaussee 61, 14193 Berlin 
Bus 218 from Theodor-Heuss-Platz (runs every 30 minutes)
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Kollhoff - Tower (Panorama Punkt) It takes 20 seconds to reach the observation deck. There is also a café.

Potsdamer Platz 1
10785 Berlin
S-Bahn: S1, S2, S25 (Potsdamer Platz)
 U-Bahn: U2 (Potsdamer Platz) Bus: 200 (Potsdamer Platz)

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Kreuzberg
The Kreuzberg, which gave the district its name, is 66 meters high. At the top of the mountain is a monument, that was erected to commemorate the victory over Napoleon. From here you will have great views over Berlin. 
10965 Berlin
Underground U6 (Mehringdamm)

view from the monument at Kreuzberg
                                                      

Rathaus Kreuzberg
The canteen offers you not only delicious and cheap food, but also great views.
Yorkstr.4
U6 (Mehringdamm)


Reichstag
From the top of the seat of the German Government, the German capital spreads in front of you. The entrance is free, but you must book in advance.
Platz der Republik 1, 11011 Berlin
S1,S2,S25 (S +U Brandenburger Tor)
U55 (Bundestag)
Siegessäule (Victory Column)
In the middle of the Tiergarten lies the Siegesäule which commemorates the German victories over the Danish, Austrian and French troops. Attention! To enjoy great views over the Tiergarten and its vicinity you have to climb over 200 stairs.
Großer Stern, 10557 Berlin
Bus 100 (Großer Stern, Schloss Bellevue),187 (Großer Stern, Schloss Bellevue)  
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 The Goldelse greets Berlin and is visitors from the Siegessäule
Telefunken Building
Enjoy great views and great food at the same time.The cafeteria is used mainly by students of the nearby university.
Ernst-Reuter Platz
Bus: 245 (Marchstr.), M45 (Marchstr.)

Teufelsberg 
Also situated in Grunewald is Teufelsberg. With 120 meters it is the highest elevation in Berlin.
Teufelsseechaussee
14193  Berlin






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