Plänterwald Travel Guide
Visit Plänterwald
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.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
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.
Checkpoint Charlie
Learn about the history of Checkpoint Charlie, a well-known monument in Berlin. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Activities
Potsdam: City and Castles Tour
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Berlin: Sightseeing Walking Tour of the Top 20 Attractions
Berlin: Tour Walking to the Top 10 Sightseeing Attractions
Berlin: Berlin Story Bunker Entry Ticket
Berlin: Breakfast at Café Wintergarten
Other neighbourhoods around Plänterwald
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like East Side Gallery and Mercedes-Benz Arena. 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.
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 Jewish Museum Berlin and Checkpoint Charlie Museum, and jump on the metro at Prinzenstrasse U-Bahn or Kottbusser Gate U-Bahn 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.
Tempelhof-Schoeneberg
Check out the zoo while you're in Tempelhof-Schoeneberg. Hop on the metro at Tempelhof Station and Tempelhof U-Bahn to see top sights like Schoneberg Gasometer and Tempelhof Park.
- Alexanderplatz
- Potsdamer Platz
- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Zoo Berlin
- Checkpoint Charlie
- Waldbühne
- Berlin TV Tower
- DDR Museum
- Mercedes-Benz Arena
- Museum Island
- Reichstag Building
- Gendarmenmarkt
- Berlin Wall Memorial
- Hackescher Markt
- East Side Gallery
- Berlin Cathedral
- Checkpoint Charlie Museum
- Europa Center
- Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
- Velodrom