Historical highlights
Potsdamer Platz
Three-power corner in the heart of Berlin
Since the 18th century, Potsdamer Platz has been one of Berlin’s most important traffic hubs, but its neoclassical buildings were largely destroyed during World War II. After the war, this was where the zones of the three occupying powers met before the Berlin Wall split the area into East and West. Today, the architecture is modern, featuring the Sony Center and the BahnTower.
Food, entertainment, shopping: find out what the are around Potsdamer Platz has to offer on the official website.
Arrival by public transport
Subway | U2 (S+U Potsdamer Platz Bhf)
S-Bahn | S1, S2, S25, S26 (S+U Potsdamer Platz Bhf)
Regio | RB10, RB14, RE3, RE4, RE5 (S+U Potsdamer Platz Bhf)
Bus | 200, 300, M41, M48, M85 (Varian-Fry-Str./Potsdamer Platz)
Plan your route to Potsdamer Platz or use our Fahrinfo-app. Here you can get the right mobile ticket directly on your smartphone.
Brandenburg Gate
The icon of Berlin
Prussian kings, Nazis, occupying forces, and the new republics all used the 1793 landmark with its iconic Quadriga for displays of power. Then, freedom-loving Berliners flocked here to fight for their liberty, leading to the fall of the Wall and the reunification of Germany. A place of profound historical significance.
Get to know more about the famous Brandenburg Gate on the website of the city Berlin.
Arrival by public transport
Subway | U5 (S+U Brandenburger Tor)
S-Bahn | S1, S2, S25, S26 (S+U Brandenburger Tor)
Bus | 100 (Reichstag/Bundestag); 100 (S+U Brandenburger Tor); 300 (Behrenstr./Wilhelmstr.); 147 (Unter den Linden/Glinkastr.)
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Teufelsberg
Scene of a real spy thriller
Stories of espionage and eavesdropping are always intriguing. On the Teufelsberg, Berlin’s second-highest hill, amateur spies can explore a US surveillance station from the Cold War era. The surrounding area has become a haven for extreme sports, featuring a downhill mountain bike trail, climbing wall, and more.
Find more details about the history of the Teufelsberg as well as the exciting events happening there nowadays on the official website.
Arrival by public transport
U-Bahn | U2 (U Neu-Westend)
S-Bahn | S7 (S Grunewald); S3, S9 (S Heerstraße)
Plan your journey to Teufelsberg or use our Fahrinfo-app. This allows you to purchase the right mobile ticket via your cell phone.
Spandau old town
A journey to Berlin’s origins
For medieval enthusiasts, the old town island is a must-see. Founded in 1232, Spandau’s settlement began here. Despite many buildings being destroyed during World War II, the old town still exudes the cosy small-town charm of yesteryear. St. Nicholas Church, the Gothic House, and the Wendenschloss have been faithfully restored or reconstructed. At Viktoria-Ufer, you can also see a preserved section of the city wall.
A visit is worth it! Get to know more about the old town of Spandau now.
Arrival by public transport
Subway | U7 (U Altstadt Spandau)
S-Bahn | S3, S9 (S Spandau)
Bus | 130 (Breite Str./Markt); X33 (U Altstadt Spandau); 134, 136, 137, 671, M36, M37, M45, 337 (Moritzstr.)
The connection search helps you to find the fastest way to Spandau old town. Alternatively, you can use our Fahrinfo-app and buy a mobile ticket directly.
Checkpoint Charlie
Showdown at the border crossing
In 1961, the world watched breathlessly as American and Soviet tanks and soldiers faced off at Checkpoint Charlie, ready for battle. The tensions of that time can still be felt today. For a deeper dive into the history, visit the Wall Museum, which provides comprehensive insights into a conflict that nearly sparked World War III.
Follow in the footsteps of history and find out everything you need to know about Checkpoint Charlie.
Arrival by public transport
Subway | U6 (U Kochstr./Checkpoint Charlie)
Bus | M29 (U Kochstr./Checkpoint Charlie); 200, 265 (U Stadtmitte)
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Wall Walk
For those who like to walk the line
The artful and world-famous graffiti on the remnants of the Berlin Wall tell the story of a community that refused to be divided and took its fate into its own hands. For those who wish to follow in their footsteps, we recommend the Mauer Walk: a guided tour where you can visit various sections of the old border and learn about the historical context.
Follow in the footsteps of the former Berlin Wall and get to know more about its history.
Arrival by public transport
Subway | U8 (U Bernauer Straße)
Tram | 12, M1, M10 (U Eberswalder Str.)
Bus | 247 (Demminer Str.)
You can reach the central Berlin Wall Memorial by taking the U8 subway line via the U Bernauer Straße station. The popular Mauerpark is also located there. However, there are many other sections of the Wall to visit along the border. Choose your preferred tour and then plan your route in our connection search or use our Fahrinfo-app to purchase the right mobile ticket directly.
Holocaust Memorial
Built against forgetting
Inaugurated in 2005, the memorial by US architect Peter Eisenman commemorates the darkest chapter of German history: the Holocaust, which claimed the lives of around six million Jews. Words cannot capture the impact of this geometric landscape of concrete slabs. The Holocaust Memorial stands alone, creating a space for moments of silence, remembrance, and reflection.
Get to know more about this very special place at the website of the city Berlin.
Arrival by public transport
Subway | U5 (S+U Brandenburger Tor); U2 (U Mohrenstr.)
S-Bahn | S1, S2, S25, S26 (S+U Brandenburger Tor)
Bus | 300 (Behrenstr./Wilhelmstr.); 100 (S+U Brandenburger Tor), 147 (Unter den Linden/Glinkastr.)
You can easily plan your journey to the Holocaust Memorial using our connection search. An alternative is our BVG Fahrinfo-app, where you can get the right ticket for you directly on your cell phone.