Karlshorst Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Karlshorst
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.
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.
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.
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
You can learn about the history of Berlin with a visit to Checkpoint Charlie. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
Olympiastadion
Catch an event at Olympiastadion during your trip to Berlin. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Activities
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Potsdam Tour from Berlin With Guided Sanssouci Palace Visit
Berlin: Sightseeing Walking Tour of the Top 20 Attractions
Berlin: Walking Tour of the Top 10 Sightseeing Attractions
Berlin: 1-Hour Boat Tour with Bilingual Guide (Ger/Engl)
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Other neighbourhoods around Karlshorst
Lichtenberg
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Lichtenberg. If sightseeing is on the list, Lido Orankesee is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Genslerstraße Tram Stop or Arendsweg Tram Stop to see more of the area.
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.
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.
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.
Kreuzberg
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Kreuzberg. You can visit top attractions like Checkpoint Charlie and Jewish Museum Berlin, and jump on the metro at Prinzenstrasse U-Bahn or Kottbusser Gate U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Prenzlauer Berg
Travellers choose Prenzlauer Berg for its lively bars. Hop aboard the metro at Thomas-Mann-Straße Tram Stop or Greifswalder Straße-Ostseestraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Velodrom.
- Alexanderplatz
- Potsdamer Platz
- Zoo Berlin
- Brandenburg Gate
- Checkpoint Charlie
- Olympiastadion
- Kurfürstendamm
- Messe Berlin
- Berlin Wall Memorial
- Waldbühne
- Gendarmenmarkt
- Reichstag Building
- Berlin TV Tower
- Hackescher Markt
- Tierpark Berlin
- DDR Museum
- Berlin Cathedral
- Estrel Festival Center
- Berliner Philharmonie
- Friedrichstadt-Palast