8 Top Attractions to Enjoy in Berlin for Visitors

Berlin is more than just Germany’s capital country. It is one of the busiest metropolitan cities in the world and has immense importance while contributing to the country’s economic growth. But more than anything, Berlin is an attractive tourist destination.

Being more than 775 years old, the city displays a ton of huge buildings that are prime examples of the beautiful architecture of that time. Each location has a historical significance that just adds to the heritage of Germany.

Despite being massively destroyed by World War II, Berlin is still standing firmly on its ground celebrating its rich heritage and culture. The city annually observes 8.48 million tourists every year, and if you are going to be one among them, then these sites should be at the top of your travel list in Berlin.

Let’s go:

1. Contents

   Toggle

   Berlin cathedral

The Berlin Cathedral is one of the top tourist attractions in the city. Built in the year 1465, the cathedral has seen many political rises and falls throughout the years. It is located on the museum island, just next to Lustgarten. The most attractive part of the cathedral is the 75 m high dome that makes it one of the most complex buildings of the city.

After facing intense damage through wars, the cathedral has finally emerged to its full glory, thanks to the painstaking work to repair the damages.

Additional highlights of the tour include the imperial staircase, decorated with bronze cornices, and 13 tempera paintings by Berlin’s landscape painter Albert Hertel in 1905. Also, try to climb up the 270 steps to the dome for a spectacular view of the Museum. There are English tour guides available as well, so don’t worry about missing out on anything.

2. Jewish Museum

One of the most striking buildings in Berlin, the Jewish Museum is an emblem of Jewish settlement in Germany.

Designed by Daniel Libeskind, a descendant of a Jewish family who was killed by the Nazis, the museum displays a wide range of historical Artifacts and donated collections that denote the long struggle of Jewish Germans in the country from the Middle Ages to the present.

They also have artworks, religious objects, and a separate poignant, where you will find an installation of” Shalekhet” or “fallen leaves” where 10000 iron faces are spread on the ground, representing the loss of jews during the holocaust in 20th century Germany.

3. Memorial to the murdered Jews of Europe

Yet another tourist attraction that displays the atrocities done on the jews is the memorial to the murdered jews.

Also known as the holocaust memorial, this is a remarkable site that shows Germany’s acceptance of its dark past. The memorial contains 2,711 concrete slabs of the Jews who fell victims to the mass genocide by the Nazis.

Below the memorial, there is an information center, storing the diaries, letters, and photographs of the victims which are sure to bring out your empathetic side, and you won’t help yourself but shed a few tears for them.

4. The rebuilt Reichstag

Visiting the Reichstag will give you the most “Berlin” experience ever. The highlight of the building is the dome, known as Kuppel, is made of glass. It offers a splendid view of the city especially at night from the rooftop restaurant.

If you are visiting Berlin in the summers, make sure to go on days when they display light shows and film premiers. Feel like a model in Berlin by clicking a lot of pictures against the backdrop of the amazing view it showcases.

5. Berlin’s television tower

Berlin’s television tower is a 52-year-old freestanding tower that attracts over 1 million tourists. It’s a beautiful tower to look over the country’s capital city.

It was originally constructed to showcase the power of communism in the 1970s. When you make a visit, don’t forget to make a reservation at the 207-meter-high revolving experience to experience the magnificent beauty of Berlin at night.

6. Charlottenburg Palace and park

The late 17th-century Charlottenburg palace is Berlin’s oldest and largest Prussian estate. It was home to German royalty for decades, now it is beautifully restored for tourists to give a glance of what royalty in the country looked like.

They have a massive central dome, an old palace where the Prussian kings lived, and a room dedicated to royal collections including the crown jewels. Now isn’t that amazing? 

Over to you…

A single list isn’t enough to capture all the beauty this city holds. But yes, don’t miss out on these places during your visit. You’ll not regret it.