Berlin's Top Sights

One of the most exciting and multicultural districts of Berlin is Kreuzberg. It is fun , cultural and has many exiting events. Since 2001 Kreuzberg is merged with Friedrichshain. But where does the name come from?      Kreuzberg and Viktoriapark In the middle of this district is the 66 meter high Kreuzberg, which was called Tempelhofer Berg until the 19th century. In 1821 a monument was erected on this mountain to commemorate the liberation war against Napoleon.The plans for this monument are by Karl Friedrich Schinkel . There is a waterfall on the slope of the Viktoriapark, which surrounds the monument.   How to get there: U6 (Mehringdamm) , Bus140  (Kreuzberg/Wasserfall) The waterfall at Viktoriapark The cemeteries at Mehringdamm and Yorckstraße Mehringdamm is one of the main thoroughfares in Kreuzberg. Its landmark is a very imposing building that looks like a castle.  It dates back to the 1850’s and housed onc...

T oday 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) website    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...