Berlin Wall Memorial

Educational activities

The Berlin WelcomeCard, available as a 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6-day option, offers a great, cost-effective means to explore the city in-depth. Travel on public transport in fare zones Berlin ABC and receive exclusive discounts of up to 50% with many participating partners. Whether you're taking a city tour or visiting a museum, theater, or restaurant, when you use the Berlin WelcomeCard, you can see all Berlin has to offer at an amazing price. You'll also receive a pocket-size travel guide with lots of tour suggestions and insider tips. Each WelcomeCard includes free transport for up to 3 children between 6 and 14 years old. Children under the age of 6 generally travel for free. Enjoy discounted rates for the following activities and attractions: • Sightseeing tours • Guided city tours • Bike tours • Boat rides • Various attractions • Museums • Theater/stage performances • Palaces • Restaurants & bars  • Shopping & souvenirs • Fun, sport & relax Visit sights and attractions, such as the following: • Berlin Dungeon • Olympiastadion Berlin (Olympic Stadium) • Berlin Dom  • German Spy Museum • Madame Tussauds Berlin • Legoland Discovery Centre Berlin • Tierpark Berlin • Anne Frank Center • Charlottenburg Palace • Comedy tour Berlin • German Opera • Friedrichstadt-Palast • TimeRide Berlin • TV Tower • Botanical Garden • German Historical Museum, German Museum of Technology • Asisi Panorama „Die Mauer“ • Panoramapunkt • DDR Museum • Fork & Walk Tours Berlin • and many more! And of course, you should not miss the following free sights and locations when visiting Berlin: • Brandenburg Gate & Unter den Linden • Reichstag & German Parliament (pre-booking required) • Checkpoint Charlie • East Side Gallery • Gendarmenmarkt • Kurfürstendamm • Potsdamer Platz & Alexanderplatz • Berlin Wall Memorial

Join a guided walk through the government district. Visit the plenary chamber and dome of the Reichstag building and gain insight into the history of the district on this 60-minute walk along the River Spree. See the old government buildings as well as the modern government and parliament buildings built after 1995. See Jakob-Kaiser-Haus, Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus, and the Federal Chancellery. Pass through the security check to get into the Reichstag building. Listen to an interesting talk in the plenary chamber, and learn about German parliamentary history as well as interesting details about the Reichstag building itself. Hear about the history and architecture of the building as well as the reconstruction by British architect Sir Norman Foster that transformed it into one of the most modern and innovative parliament buildings in the world. Step onto the roof terrace and witness the glass dome of the Reichstag building. From here, enjoy the breathtaking views of Berlin. Stay up on top of the Reichstag for as long as you like, as long as it is not after closing time at midnight.

Glide through the streets of Berlin on a city bike tour. Follow your guide through the bustling capital and admire passing landmarks, including Prenzlauer Berg, Museum Island, and the Berlin Wall. Start in the painstakingly restored Kulturbrauerei in the trendy Prenzlauer Berg district. From there, ride to the most important highlights and hidden corners in the city. The tour takes you through the Government District, past Berlin Central Station, the Brandenburg Gate, and the Holocaust Memorial. Pass by the famous Berlin Wall, the Gendarmenmarkt, and the Museum Island. Ride at a relaxed pace and during the brief stops, listen to your guide's explanations. Learn the diverse stages of the history of Berlin, from Prussian pomp and ceremony to the rapid changes after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Explore Berlin and learn about the city’s history and sights via audio commentary, available in several languages. Experience the beauty of the forests, parks, gardens, rivers, and lakes that cover nearly a third of the city. This city has witnessed many groundbreaking historical events. See the corresponding sites, as well as the city's most famous streets and squares, with your ticket for this hop-on hop-off tour. The Classic Route gives you the chance to see all the main sights of the city, including the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and the East Side Gallery, to name just a few. The Trendy East Berlin & Wall Route gives you the chance to explore Rotes Rathaus, Oranienburger Strabe, East Side Gallery and much more! Classic Tour Stops: 1) Tautzienstrasse 2) KaDeWe 3) Lutzowplatz 4) Potsdamer Platz / Hist. Ampel 5) Gropiusbau 6) Checkpoint Charlie 7) Gendarmenmarkt 8) Neptunbrunnen 9) Alexanderplatz 10) Lustgarten 11) Unter den Linden / Friedrichstrabe 12) Brandenburger Tor 13) Reichstag 14) Hauptbahnhof 15) Siegessaule 16) Zoo / Elefantentor 17) Cafe Kranzler 18) Kurfurstendamm 236 Trendy East Berlin & Wall Tour 1) Rotes Rathaus (Neptune Fountain) 2) Oranienburger Strabe / Krausnickstrasse 3) Bernauer Strabe (Cafe Bar Central) 4) Mauerpark, Bernauer Strabe 45 5) Park Inn Hotel, Alexanderplatz 7 6) Karl-Marx-Allee (Computerspielemuseum) 7) East Side Gallery (Mercedes-Benz Arena) 8) Ostbahnhof (Intercity Hotel)

Make the most of Berlin’s top sights and transport connections with a Berlin WelcomeCard (AB). It’s the perfect way to travel, especially if you’re staying in the inner city of Berlin. Journey through the city between transport zones A to B in a cost-effective and stress-free manner. Valid for between 48-hours right up to 6 days, the Berlin WelcomeCard is one of the most flexible all-in-one access cards available. You'll also be given a pocket-size travel guide with lots of tour suggestions and insider tips.  Choose from many participating partner attractions, including Madame Tussauds and the TV Tower and receive exclusive discounts of up to 50%. From theaters and museums to city tours and restaurants, the card lets you experience Berlin’s cultural highlights at amazing prices. Each WelcomeCard includes free transport for up to 3 children between 6 and 14 years old and children under the age of 6 generally travel for free. You can also enjoy discounted rates for the following activities and attractions:     • Sightseeing tours • Guided city tours • Bike tours • Boat rides • Various attractions • Museums • Theater/stage performances • Palaces • Restaurants & bars  • Shopping & souvenirs • Fun, sport & relax Visit sights and attractions, such as the following: • AquaDom & SEA LIFE Berlin • Berlin Dungeon • Olympiastadion Berlin (Olympic Stadium) • Berlin Dom  • German Spy Museum • Madame Tussauds Berlin • Legoland Discovery Centre Berlin • Tierpark Berlin • Anne Frank Center • Charlottenburg Palace • Comedy tour Berlin • German Opera • Friedrichstadt-Palast • TimeRide Berlin • TV Tower • Botanical Garden • German Historical Museum, German Museum of Technology • Asisi Panorama „Die Mauer“ • Panoramapunkt • DDR Museum • Fork & Walk Tours Berlin • and many more! And of course, you should not miss the following free sights and locations when visiting Berlin: • Brandenburg Gate & Unter den Linden • Reichstag & German Parliament (pre-booking required) • Checkpoint Charlie • East Side Gallery • Gendarmenmarkt • Kurfürstendamm • Potsdamer Platz & Alexanderplatz • Berlin Wall Memorial

Explore Berlin's iconic sights by night with this enchanting evening tour and experience Berlin’s majestic landmarks. Seat down, relax and let us take you to the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, and the poignant Berlin Wall Memorial, on our guided evening tour. Experience the city's pulsating energy as you navigate through the trendy districts of Prenzlauer Berg and Kreuzberg. This tour offers a dynamic blend of history and cultural flair, appealing to a diverse range of interests. A knowledgeable guide will provide insightful commentary in English and German on the historical significance behind the landmarks, and also share local tips on great places to visit after the tour. Dive into the heart of the German Capital with us! Sights you will see on the route: • Alexander Square • East Side Gallery • Oberbaum Bridge • Kreuzberg • Museum Island • Berlin Palace • Unter den Linden • Brandenburg Gate • Tränenpalast (Palace of Tears) • Friedrichstadtpalast • New Synagogue • Berlin Nordbahnhof • Berlin Wall Memorial • Mauer Park • Kulturbrauerei • Prenzlauer Berg • Volksbühne

Immerse yourself in an exciting journey through time into Berlin's moving and not so distant past. Begin in the centrally located Nikolaiviertel, just 5 minutes on foot from the TV Tower. Start your tour where Berlin's history first began. Jump on the bike of your choice and for 15 kilometers, listen to fascinating facts and lesser-known stories about historical sites from the Nazi era and the Cold War. Be led to remote corners, predominantly down side streets and bike paths, and listen to interesting story. See what life was like in the once divided city and find out why it is no longer possible to access Hitler's bunker ("Führerbunker"). Follow the outline of where the wall once stood and see former where ghost stations and old bunkers where located. Witness world history via thrilling and surprising stories. The Free-Berlin-concept: The guide can design his tour freely. Route plan may differ.

Get ready to explore Berlin like never before! Our exciting evening tour takes you on a journey through history and culture, from the iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island to the trendy neighbourhoods of Prenzlauer Berg and Kreuzberg. But that's not all! Our experienced guide will share insider tips on the best places to visit after the tour, so you can keep the adventure going. Get your camera ready for stunning views of the Berlin Wall Memorial and other famous sights. And as the sun sets, witness the city come alive with vibrant nightlife and modern energy. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience. Book your tour now and discover the best of Berlin!

Discover Berlin's most interesting sights on this practical hop-on hop-off bus tour combined with a boat trip on the Spree. Simply hop on at the first stop, sit back, and explore the city. Get on and off as often as you like and take as much time as you want at each sight.  Stroll along Kurfürstendamm, learn more about the historical background of Checkpoint Charlie, admire the Brandenburg Gate and enjoy the Gendarmenmarkt. Enjoy a one-hour boat tour on the Spree. Discover Berlin from a different perspective as you glide past the city center's iconic attractions. The buses stop at the following stops:• Kurfürstendamm• KaDeWe• Lützow Square• Cultural Forum• Potsdamer Square• Checkpoint Charlie• Gendarmenmarkt• Neptune Fountain/Red City Hall• Alexanderplatz near Fix Bus Café• Karl-Marx-Allee• East Side Gallery• East Side Gallery/East Station• Neptune Fountain• DomAquarée – change here for boat tour: Pier Nikolaiviertel• Berlin Cathedral/Humboldt Forum• Unter den Linden – change here for boat tour: Pier Friedrichstraße• Brandenburg Gate/Reichstag• Berlin Central Station• Victory Column/Bellevue Palace• Zoo and Aquarium/Elephant Gate entrance• Kurfürstendamm/Memorial Church Shuttle to Charlottenburg Palace:• Kurfürstendamm• Charlottenburg Palace• Exhibition grounds

Discover the history of the Berlin Wall Memorial with our engaging audio tour. Uncover stories of escape attempts, visit the Window of Remembrance, explore the Documentation Center, and learn about the courageous tunnel builders. Use our Augmented Reality feature to see the watchtowers come back to life. Join us on this unforgettable journey of remembrance and unity! Episodes of the English Tour: 1. Welcome to the Berlin Wall Memorial! 2. The Erection of the Berlin Wall 3. Traces of History in the Documentation Center 4. The Destruction of the Church of Reconciliation 5. Bernauer Strasse - Before and After the Wall 6. Escape Attempts at the Berlin Wall 7. The Death Strip 8. The Preservation of the Berlin Wall 9. Conspiracy Theories and the Fall of the Wall 10. The Fall of the Berlin Wall Episodes of the German Tour: 1. Intro - Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer 2. Der Bau der Berliner Mauer & Das Fenster des Gedenkens 3. Die Mauer an der Bernauer Straße & Das Dokumentationscenter 4. Aufbau der Grenzanlagen & der Todesstreifen 5. Die Kirche der Versöhnung 6. Fluchtversuche & Fluchttunnel an der Bernauer Straße Episodes of the Spanish Tour: 1. Introducción - Memorial del Muro de Berlín 2. La construcción del Muro de Berlín 3. El Muro en la Bernauer Straße 4. La Iglesia de la Reconciliación 5. Túnel de escape en la Bernauer Straße 6. La franja de la muerte Where should you start your tour? For your visit we recommend starting at the "Nordbahnhof" train station. This is the closest point to the visitor center. From there the memorial stretches 1.4 kilometers along the former border strip on the west and east side of the Bernauer Straße. If you start at the Nordbahnhof, listen to the guide in its current order. You can also start on the opposite side at the "Bernauer Straße" train station for a slightly shorter section of the Wall, but with the central memorial stations. Or you start at the "Eberswalder Straße" train station and walk towards "Nordbahnhof" for the entire section. If you start at the "Bernauer Straße" or "Eberswalder Straße" listen to the first episode and then move to the last episode and backwards from there, according to the memorial stations you will visit. Pictures: Mémorial du mur de Berlin by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra from Paris, France Berlin Wall memorial, Bernauer Straße by Chris Alban Hansen