Staaken 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.
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.
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.
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
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
Potsdam Tour from Berlin With Guided Sanssouci Palace Visit
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Other neighbourhoods around Staaken
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.
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.
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.
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.
Steglitz-Zehlendorf
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Steglitz-Zehlendorf. Top attractions like Strandbad Wannsee and Botanical Garden 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.
- 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
- Sanssouci Palace
- Velodrom