Gruenau Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz is a marvellous example of 1960s architecture and a centralised meeting place within Berlin that’s particularly popular with local residents.
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.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
Checkpoint Charlie
Learn about the history of Checkpoint Charlie, a well-known monument in Berlin. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
Kurfürstendamm
Often described as “Berlin’s Champs-Élysées,” this elegant promenade is the city’s premier shopping strip and is punctuated with a moving war memorial.
Activities
Berlin: Sightseeing Walking Tour of the Top 20 Attractions
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Berlin: Tour Walking to the Top 10 Sightseeing Attractions
Berlin: Berlin Story Bunker Entry Ticket
Potsdam Tour from Berlin With Guided Sanssouci Palace Visit
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Other neighbourhoods around Gruenau
Treptow-Köpenick
Check out the cafes while you're in Treptow-Köpenick. Hop on the metro at Bammelecke Tram Stop and Strandbad Grünau Tram Stop to see top sights like Mueggelsee and Badestelle Kleiner Müggelsee.
Köpenick
You might enjoy the river views while in Köpenick. Mueggelsee is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Krankenhaus Köpenick-Südseite Tram Station or Pablo-Neruda-Straße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Neukölln
You might enjoy the coffee shops while in Neukölln. Britzer Garten is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Britz-Süd Station or Britz South U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Checkpoint Charlie and East Side Gallery. See more of Berlin by jumping on the metro at Gorlitzer U-Bahn or Schlesisches Tor U-Bahn.
Friedrichshain
Known for its lively bars and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Friedrichshain. Top attractions like Simon-Dach-Strasse and Boxhagener Platz are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Frankfurter Gate U-Bahn or Bersarinplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Lichtenberg
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Lichtenberg. If sightseeing is on the list, Wellblechpalast is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Genslerstraße Tram Stop or Arendsweg Tram Stop to see more of the area.
- Alexanderplatz
- Zoo Berlin
- Potsdamer Platz
- Brandenburg Gate
- Checkpoint Charlie
- Kurfürstendamm
- Berlin TV Tower
- Mercedes-Benz Arena
- Waldbühne
- Reichstag Building
- Gendarmenmarkt
- Hackescher Markt
- Museum Island
- Berlin Wall Memorial
- East Side Gallery
- DDR Museum
- Checkpoint Charlie Museum
- Berlin Cathedral
- Europa Center
- Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
- Berlin Aquarium
- Velodrom