Halensee 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.
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.
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.
Olympiastadion
Olympiastadion is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Berlin. Visit the shops and lively bars in this vibrant area.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
Activities
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Berlin: 1-Hour Boat Tour with Bilingual Live Guide
Berlin: Walking Tour of the Top 10 Sightseeing Attractions
Potsdam Tour from Berlin With Guided Sanssouci Palace Visit
Berlin: Highest Swing in Europe
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Other neighbourhoods around Halensee
Westend
The spas and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Westend. Olympiastadion and Berliner Funkturm are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Theodor Heuss Platz U-Bahn or Kaiserdamm U-Bahn to get around the larger area.
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. Kurfürstendamm 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 Kurfürstendamm.
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Kurfürstendamm to Olympiastadion – discover Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Schöneberg
Schoneberg City Hall and Nollendorfplatz are top sights in Schöneberg, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Eisenacher Street U-Bahn or Kleistpark U-Bahn to see more sights in the area.
- Alexanderplatz
- Kurfürstendamm
- Zoo Berlin
- Potsdamer Platz
- Olympiastadion
- Brandenburg Gate
- Checkpoint Charlie
- Waldbühne
- Messe Berlin
- Berlin TV Tower
- Gendarmenmarkt
- Reichstag Building
- Hackescher Markt
- Berlin Wall Memorial
- Tierpark Berlin
- Berlin Cathedral
- Friedrichstadt-Palast
- Sanssouci Palace
- DDR Museum
- Berliner Philharmonie
- Estrel Festival Center
- Checkpoint Charlie Museum