Brecht House Berlin: Museum, Tours and Visitor Tips

The Brecht-Weigel Museum in Berlin-Mitte preserves the former living and working rooms of playwright Bertolt Brecht and actress and theatre director Helene Weigel. It is a small house museum at Chausseestraße 125, close to the Dorotheenstadt cemetery where both are buried. Visits to the apartments are guided, so planning matters more than at a walk-in … Read more

Checkpoint Charlie

Checkpoint Charlie was a Cold War border crossing on Friedrichstraße between the American and Soviet sectors of Berlin. Its name and photographs are familiar around the world. Today the site is busy with visitors, exhibits and replicas, so it helps to know which features are original and what happened here. This guide explains the history, … Read more

German Historical Museum Berlin: Exhibitions and Visit

German Historical Museum Berlin: Exhibitions and Visit covers the practical choices for a visit, including access, time and nearby places. Check current operator notices when planning a date-specific activity. At a glance The permanent exhibition in the Zeughaus is closed for renovation. Temporary exhibitions remain open in the neighbouring Pei Building. Check the current exhibition … Read more

Berlin TV Tower: Tickets, View and Visitor Guide

The Berlin TV Tower rises above Alexanderplatz and gives visitors a 360-degree view from its observation level. Book a timed entry if you have a fixed itinerary and check the day’s opening hours before leaving your hotel. Tickets and experiences Compare the specific experience, included services, language and cancellation terms. Compare Berlin TV Tower tickets … Read more

DDR Museum Berlin: Interactive History and Visitor Guide

The DDR Museum uses interactive displays to explore daily life and political power in the former German Democratic Republic. Its position on the Spree, opposite Berlin Cathedral, makes it easy to add to a central walk. A playful exhibit can start a conversation, but this history also includes surveillance and restricted freedoms. Give the objects … Read more