Architecture: The Most Impressive Buildings in Berlin

Gendarmenmarkt is arguably Berlin's most beautiful square and the site of three impressive buildings: the German Cathedral, the French Cathedral, and the Konzerthaus.  more

The Protestant Berlin Cathedral on Museum Island in the Mitte district is Berlin's largest church and one of the major sights in the city center.  more

Located in the Mitte district near Alexanderplatz, the Red Town Hall is one of Berlin's most famous landmarks and the seat of the Governing Mayor and the Berlin Senate.  more

Museum Island is a unique ensemble of five museums in the center of Berlin. The entire complex is listed by as a Unesco World Heritage Site.  more

A rare example of art nouveau architecture in Berlin, the courtyard complex Hackesche Höfe in the Mitte district is a vibrant urban quarter combing art, workspaces, restaurants and entertainment.  more

The Brandenburg Gate is Berlin's most famous landmark. A symbol of Berlin and German division during the Cold War, it is now a national symbol of peace and unity.  more

Located in the heart of Museum Island, the Alte Nationalgalerie displays one of the most important collections of 19th century art in Germany.  more

The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church on Breitscheidplatz is one of Berlin's most famous landmarks. The ruin of the old church has been converted into a war memorial.  more

An architectural masterpiece, Daniel Libeskind's spectacular structure has firmly established itself as one of Berlin's most recognizable landmarks.  more

Daredevil racers once competed against each other on the Avus, now part of the A 115 inner-city highway.  more

Located in the heart of the city, the Nikolaiviertel is Berlin's oldest residential quarter and offers old-world coziness away from the hustle and bustle of the capital.  more

The Chancellery is the office of the Federal Chancellor. The modern building in Berlin's government district is part of the ensemble of government buildings at the Spreebogen.  more

Until it was damaged in the war, Anhalter Bahnhof was an important railway station in Berlin. Today, only a fragment of the portico can still be seen.  more

The Haus des Rundfunks in Berlin-Charlottenburg is one of the oldest broadcasting houses in Europe. The eye-catching façade dominates Masurenallee.  more

The Spandau Citadel is not only one of the best-preserved fortresses of the Renaissance period in Europe, but also an impressive event location for concerts and Renaissance fairs.  more

Hardly any other building project attracted as much attention as the reconstruction of the Berlin Palace. Since 2020, the baroque palace a new space for art, culture and science in Berlin's city center.  more

Charlottenburg Palace is the largest palace complex in Berlin. Rebuilt and expanded many times throughout history, it has much to offer visitors.  more

The Ribbeckhaus is the oldest residential building in Berlin and the only surviving Renaissance building in the city.  more

Markthalle VI is one of six market halls in Berlin. It is the only one whose exterior is still in its original state.  more

With the Kranzler Eck, star architect Helmut Jahn gave the City-West a landmark after reunification.  more

The Center Potsdamer Platz (formerly Sony Center) stands out with its unique architecture. The ensemble of seven individual buildings houses a cinema, a museum, restaurants, offices and apartments.  more

The Alte Bibliothek was built as the Royal Library of Prussia and is now used by the Humboldt University.  more

The Olympic Stadium is Berlin's largest sports stadium. Built for the 1936 Summer Olympic Games, it now hosts major sports and entertainment events.  more

To this day, the ICC is considered the prototype of a modern conference centre. The impressive building covers the entire traffic island between the highway, Messedamm and Kantstraße.  more

The eye-catching Oberbaum Bridge connects the districts of Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg and is considered the most beautiful bridge in Berlin.  more

Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam near Berlin is a must-see for tourists. The pleasure palace of Frederick the Great features beautiful Roccoco-style architecture and a magnificent palace garden.  more

The British Embassy near the Brandenburg Gate is an exemplary building of postmodernism. Next to the conservative Hotel Adlon, the facade is particularly eye-catching.  more

Located right next to the Brandenburg Gate, the Hotel Adlon Kempinski is one of the most luxurious hotels in Germany. The hotel building was architecturally controversial for a long time.  more

The Alte Stadthaus (Old City Hall) was once the meeting place of the city council. Today, it is the seat of the Berlin Senate Department for the Interior.  more

The AEG turbine factory in Berlin-Moabit is regarded as a leading example of modern industrial architecture.  more

Frankfurter Allee is one of the oldest traffic routes in Berlin. The boulevard connects Frankfurter Tor with Strausberger Platz. Strausberger Platz is the square where the GDR national uprising began.  more

The Philharmonie is a showpiece of the organic architectural style. The building, which was very controversial at the beginning, is now a model for concert halls all over the world.  more

The Berlin State Opera (Staatsoper Unter den Linden) was built as the Royal Court Opera by the architect Knobelsdorff. It is worth a visit not only for the first-class performances, but also for its beautiful architecture.  more

The French Cathedral is one of three major buildings on Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin's most beautiful square. It was erected as a place of worship for French Huguenots.  more

Köpenick Palace is the most important preserved palace from the reign of the Hohenzollerns. The impressive building on the waterfront is worth the trip to the outskirts of Berlin.  more

Glienicke Palace is an Italian villa on German soil. Designed by the damous architect Schinkel, the palace is now an impressive open-air museum and a World Heritage Site.  more

The baroque Schönhausen Palace in Berlin-Pankow has been the scene of important historical events on several occasions.  more

The Märchenbrunnen is the largest public fountain from the imperial era and a central attraction of Volkspark Friedrichshain.  more

The Grunewald Tower in the middle of Berlin's Grunewald Forest is a lookout point, a recreational destination and one of Berlin's hidden architectural gems.  more

The Kollhoff Tower is the tallest building on Potsdamer Platz and part of a striking architectural ensemble. From the tower's observation deck, visitors can enjoy a sweeping view of Berlin.  more