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.
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
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.
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
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: Berlin Story Bunker Entry Ticket
Berlin: 1-Hour Boat Tour with Bilingual Guide (Ger/Engl)
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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 Zoo Berlin to Berliner Funkturm – discover Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Charlottenburg
Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Charlottenburg. Zoo 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 Zoo Berlin.
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 Havel 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
- Zoo Berlin
- Potsdamer Platz
- Brandenburg Gate
- Checkpoint Charlie
- Kurfürstendamm
- Olympiastadion
- 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