Observation Decks & Viewpoints: The Best Views of Berlin

For the view from the highest building in Germany, you have to wait in line - but it's worth it.  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

The rooftop terrace of the Humboldt Forum offers a great view of Berlin's most famous landmarks.  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

From a symbol of Prussian military victory to a popular tourist spot: Berlin's Victory Column has reinvented itself through the ages.  more

The spectacular glass dome and roof terrace of the Reichstag offers a great view of Berlin's government district.  more

Enjoy your coffee with a view atop the tallest building on Potsdamer Platz. In just 20 seconds, the fastest elevator in Europe takes you to the open-air observation deck and the Panorama Café.  more

This viewing platform on the summit of the Kienberg was the landmark of the International Garden Show 2017. It offers wide views over Berlin and Brandenburg.  more

The Viktoriapark with the Kreuzberg hill is Berlin's highest inner-city elevation and has a real waterfall to offer.  more

Look through the trees to Alexanderplatz, then chill out on the lawn: the hill in Volkspark Friedrichshain offers nature as well as good views.  more

Teufelsberg in Grunewald Forest is a mountain of rubble, a lookout point and a monument to history. The now dilapidated American listening station on the summit is open to visitors.  more

The small neighbour of the more famous Teufelsberg is a great vantage point and popular excursion destination.  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

From the viewing platform on top of a high-rise residential building on the eastern outskirts of the city, visitors can see all of Berlin's city centre.  more

The Ahrensfelde Hills (Ahrensfelder Berge) are the fourth highest elevation in Berlin and offer a wide-reaching view as far as the TV Tower in Mitte.  more

The THF Tower on the site of the former Tempelhof Airport offers visitors an incomparable view from its rooftop terrace.  more

Discover the mysterious Teufelsberg and its US listening station on an exciting guided tour.  more

Hop on board the captive balloon and enjoy the spectacular view of Berlin's city center 150 meters above the ground.  more