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The Beach at Wannsee
The Beach at Wannsee

For more than 100 years, the beach at Wannsee has been a haven for Berliners when the sun is beating down. It remains a popular getaway every summer.

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📅August 65 years ago
The Berlin Wall is built in the middle of the night, taking Berliners by surprise when they wake up the next morning and find they can no longer cross the border between East and West Berlin.

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A rainbow bench in Tiergarten where the terror at CSD happened.

Memorial to the Victims of the Terrorist Attack on CSD

Just two weeks after the terrorist attack on CSD in 2026, a new memorial to the victims has been erected. A rainbow-colored bench and a maple tree.

The Berlin Wall.

Where Can I Find the Berlin Wall?

Parts of the Berlin Wall remain in the city. Some are in their original locations, while others are hidden Easter eggs. Here’s how to find them.

Natur-Park Südgelände.

Südgelände Park

Südgelände Park is a former rail yard where you can take your children on an adventure and see steam locomotives and the old railroad tracks.

The Zombeck tower at RAW Gelände, Berlin.

The Bouldering Bunker at RAW Gelände

There is a cone-shaped bunker at RAW Gelände. Today it’s called Der Kegel, and both children and adults can climb its walls, both inside and out.

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Dark Matter Berlin.

Dark Matter Berlin

Dark Matter Berlin is an alternative museum featuring light and sound installations that stimulate the mind. Here you can actively immerse yourself in light.

Strandbad Wannsee.

The Beach at Wannsee

For more than 100 years, the beach at Wannsee has been a haven for Berliners when the sun is beating down. It remains a popular getaway every summer.

The panels at Platz des 9. November 1989.

This Is Where the Berlin Wall Fell

The Berlin Wall fell on November , at the border crossing on Bornholmer Straße. Today, it is a memorial where you can relive that historic evening.

Water Playground in Weinbergspark

The Water Playground in Weinbergspark

Looking for a place to cool off with your kids? The water playground in Weinbergspark is perfect for splashing around while you enjoy a picnic.

The Soviet War Memorial in Treptower Park.

The Soviet War Memorial in Treptower Park

The Soviet War Memorial in Treptower Park is the largest of its kind in Berlin in terms of area. You feel small there, surrounded by propaganda and war graves.

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