Berlin Wall and Cold War sites in Berlin
Trace the legacy of divided Berlin through its most significant Cold War sites. This collection includes the East Side Gallery, the longest surviving stretch of the wall, and the Berlin Wall Memorial, which preserves original fortifications and a watchtower. Explore the mechanics of the GDR state at the Stasi Museum and the former Hohenschönhausen prison. The list also features strategic border crossings like Checkpoint Charlie and the Palace of Tears, alongside the Topography of Terror, where wall remnants stand over former Gestapo cellars.
A Checkpoint Charlie
Historic Cold War-era border crossing between East and West Berlin, featuring replicas of original structures and a museum focused on escape attempts and Cold War history.
B Palace of Tears
Former train station and a crossing place between the East and West Germany.
C Stasi Museum
Dedicated to East Germany's secret police and housed in its former headquarters, this fascinating museum will inform you about state…
D Berlin Wall Memorial
Cold War memorial and museum dedicated to the Berlin Wall, featuring original wall segments and exhibitions about the city's division.
E Berlin Wall
Historic monument and open-air gallery featuring the longest remaining section of the Berlin Wall, adorned with murals and street art symbolizing Cold War history and German reunification.
F Topography of Terror
Museum and memorial documenting Nazi persecution, the SS and Gestapo crimes, and World War II history through indoor and outdoor exhibitions.
G Memorial Berlin-Hohenschönhausen
The Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial is a museum and memorial located in Berlin's north-eastern Lichtenberg district in the locality of Alt…
H Mauerpark
Mauerpark is a public linear park in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg district.
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