Babelsberg Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Park Babelsberg
Spot impressive works of architecture as you wander along the meandering paths of this wooded park set on the banks of the Havel River.
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz is a marvellous example of 1960s architecture and a centralised meeting place within Berlin that’s particularly popular with local residents.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
Zoo Berlin
Say “Guten Tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of the most comprehensive and elegant zoos in Europe.
Potsdamer Platz
Berliners come to celebrate their city in this public square, which was completely destroyed during the Second World War and isolated during the Cold War.
Waldbühne
Get tickets for a show at Waldbühne, a theatre with a story to tell in Berlin. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this walkable area.
Activities
Potsdam Tour from Berlin With Guided Sanssouci Palace Visit
Berlin Botanical Gardens Entrance Ticket with Audio Guide
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Other neighbourhoods around Babelsberg
Steglitz-Zehlendorf
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Steglitz-Zehlendorf. Top attractions like Strandbad Wannsee and Havel are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Krumme Lanke U-Bahn or Berlin-Zehlendorf S-Bahn to see more of the city.
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Berliner Funkturm to Olympiastadion – discover Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Spandau
Historical sites, lake views and spas highlight some notable features of Spandau. Make a stop by Spandau Citadel or Havel while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rathaus Spandau U-Bahn or Altstadt Spandau U-Bahn to get around town.
Wilmersdorf
Consider a visit to Kurfürstendamm and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Wilmersdorf. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Hohenzollernplatz U-Bahn or Guntzelstrasse U-Bahn.
Charlottenburg
Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Charlottenburg. Deutsche Oper Berlin is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Richard Wagner Place U-Bahn or Bismarckstrasse U-Bahn to see more of Berlin.
West Berlin Centre
Travellers choose West Berlin Centre for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Uhlandstrasse U-Bahn or Savignyplatz S-Bahn and check out top sights like Theatre of the West.
- Alexanderplatz
- Brandenburg Gate
- Zoo Berlin
- Potsdamer Platz
- Waldbühne
- Kurfürstendamm
- Checkpoint Charlie
- Mercedes-Benz Arena
- Berlin TV Tower
- Gendarmenmarkt
- Berlin Wall Memorial
- Reichstag Building
- East Side Gallery
- Museum Island
- Hackescher Markt
- Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
- Velodrom
- Berlin Cathedral
- Checkpoint Charlie Museum
- Sanssouci Palace