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11 hidden view points to see Berlin from above!
The sky above Berlin! Discovering a city from a bird's eye view is always very special. In this article, we show you the unknown viewing platforms and vantage points to discover Berlin from above.
- Ahrensfelder Berge
- Roof Terrace Humboldt Forum
- Drachenberg (Dragon Mountain)
- Humboldthöhe
- Klunkerkranich
- Kreuzberg with Viktoriapark
- Müggelturm
- Park Inn
- Skywalk Marzahn
- St. Matthäus-Kirche (St. Matthew's Church)
- Wolkenhain (Cloud grove)
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Ahrensfelder Berge
The Ahrensfelder Berge in Marzahn-Hellersdorf are the fourth-highest elevation in Berlin. From here you can even spot the TV tower. No wonder: the western peak of the Ahrensfelder Berge measures 114.5 meters. The mountains originated as narrow ramparts and, at around 67 meters, were almost half as high as they are today. Since the ramparts were used as a construction waste dump in the 80s - 90s, the mountains grew slowly but steadily. With the fall of the Berlin Wall, the site of the landfill was closed and the extensive transformation of the landscape park began.
Ahrensfelder Berge, Parsteinerring 24 12679 Berlin, Website
Roof Terrace Humboldt Forum
The roof terrace of the Humboldt Forum offers a unique view of many Berlin landmarks from a height of around 30 meters. The roof terrace is about 1,800 square meters in size and can be reached by elevator from the first floor. You can see Berlin from above in all four directions. Those who want to fortify themselves after or before the view can do so in the Baret restaurant. The menu features contemporary cuisine with a view over Berlin. Note: A ticket is required to visit the roof terrace.
Humboldtforum, Schlossplatz, 10178 Berlin, Website
Drachenberg (Dragon Mountain)
Little brothers and sisters can sometimes be annoying. The little brother of the Teufelberg is the Drachenberg (Dragon Mountain) and with its 99 meters, it doesn't have to hide behind its big brother at all. Due to the less dense forestation, it offers a special view over the city at any time of day or year. Sunsets here offer a very special city panorama. By the way, the Drachenberg got its name from the Berliners, who especially like to fly their kites here.
Drachenberg, Teufelsseechaussee 2, 14193 Berlin, Website
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Humboldthöhe
In the middle of the district Wedding lies the Volkspark Humboldthain. Surrounded by major highways, the park is a sprawling natural setting with a variety of idyllic spots. Due to the many mountains of rubble, there are many hills from which you have a special view over Berlin. The northernmost rubble mountain is about 85 meters high. At sunrises and sunsets, the view is particularly beautiful.
Humboldthöhe, 13355 Berlin, Website
Klunkerkranich
A shopping center as a viewing platform? Yes, in Neukölln there is a very special perspective on Berlin from the Neukölln Arcaden. Also known as the Kulturdachgarten (cultural roof garden), this vantage point is the perfect place to soak up the view of Berlin in good weather with a tasty drink and good company. The Klunkerkranich is a bar, beer garden, and open-air location all in one. Attention: in winter the cranes move south and the Klunkerkranich is on winter break.
Klunkerkrankich, Karl-Marx-Straße 66, 12043 Berlin, Website
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Kreuzberg with Viktoriapark
The Kreuzberg is Berlin's highest inner-city elevation and has been used as a vineyard since the 15th century. When the weather is nice, you can enjoy the view over the streets of Berlin here at 66 meters. In summer, the many trees around it provide a bit of shade but also block the view somewhat. On the other hand, the water in the wild waterfall flows through the rocky backdrop and encourages one or the other to climb. Those who make it up the winding paths to the monument can sit on the steps, relax and enjoy the view.
Kreuzberg, Kreuzbergstraße 15, 10965 Berlin, Website
Müggelturm
Once upon a time, the TV tower was supposed to be built in this area in Köpenick. As is well known, nothing came of it, because today the TV tower stands in Mitte at Alexanderplatz. Instead, there is now the Müggelturm. The white tower has stood on the small Müggelberg since 1960. An architectural competition initiated by the Berliner Zeitung brought in 32 designs. The design of a student collective from the Berlin-Weißensee Art Academy finally prevailed. The viewing platform is located at a height of around 115 meters, from where you can look out over Müggelsee and Teufelssee lakes, the surrounding forest landscape, and as far as BER airport. If you're into mountain hiking, there are plenty of other wonderful hiking and biking trails in the area.
Müggelturm, Straße zum Müggelturm 1, 13, 12559 Berlin, Website
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Park Inn
Everybody always wants to be on top of the TV tower, how about if you could be really close to it? With the viewing terrace at the Park Inn Berlin am Alexanderplatz, you can. Take the elevator directly into the hotel lobby on the first floor, before you climb the last floors on foot. At a height of 120 meters, you can then watch the hustle and bustle of Alexanderplatz. The adjoining bar offers a selection of drinks. If that's not an insider tip for a real Berlin sundowner.
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz, Alexanderplatz 7, 10178 Berlin, Website
Skywalk Marzahner Promenade
Marzahn is often described as not worth seeing. But there is an unusual view over Berlin to discover. At a height of around 70 meters, you can book a free guided tour here. Across the Marzahn Promenade, you can look out over various visual axes from Marzahn to the Brandenburg Gate in the city center. The Müggelsee, the Märkisches Viertel, the BER airport, and the TV tower can also be discovered with a good view. This spectacular view can be enjoyed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Simply book by e-mail or phone.
degewo Skywalk, Raoul-Wallenberg-Straße 42, 12679 Berlin, Website
St. Matthäus-Kirche (St. Matthew's Church)
St. Matthew's Church is located on the southern edge of the Großer Tiergarten and is the only historic building in the middle of the Kulturforum. St. Matthew's Church was severely damaged during the last battles for the nearby government quarter. After the war, the building was only reconstructed on the outside. The tower is accessible during opening hours and offers a good panoramic view.
St. Matthäus-Kirche, Matthäikirchplatz, 10785 Berlin, Website
Wolkenhain (Cloud grove)
Above the clouds, freedom must be boundless... Well, this extraordinary viewpoint of Berlin is perhaps not quite so high. From an architectural point of view, however, it is definitely a highlight. Located directly in the Kienbergpark and adjacent to the Gardens of the World, the summit with a height of 102 meters is a very special construction. 170 processed steel nodes and supports are a real eye-catcher. The Cloud Grove is open in summer from sunrise and until sunset. In winter it is opened between 7:30 am and 7:30 pm.
Wolkenhain, Hellersdorfer Straße, Auf dem Kienberg 159, 12619 Berlin, Website