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Anyone visiting Berlin cannot miss it: At 368m (1,207ft) high, the Berliner Fernsehturm stands as the tallest building in Germany over the German capital. The historical broadcasting tower at Alexanderplatz has now become a tourist highlight. It offers an unparalleled view over Berlin, which can also be enjoyed during a dinner or over coffee and cake.
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9 tips for visiting the Berlin TV Tower
TV Tower Berlin | Unsplash: Getty Images
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Enjoy the viewThe huge radio tower offers an incomparable view over the metropolis of Berlin. After just 40 seconds in the lift, the viewing platform at 203m (666ft) is reached. From here, you can see numerous Berlin attractions like the Brandenburg Gate or the Reichstag building from a bird's eye view. Snacks are available on the same floor in a small bar.
TV Tower | Unsplash: Tanja Cotoaga
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A dinner in lofty heightsAmong the highlights in the tower is a dinner in the rotating restaurant Sphere, which offers a 360° panorama over Berlin. The restaurant takes half an hour to complete a full rotation. You might get spontaneous seats in bad weather or in the early morning hours. However, if you want to plan a visit to the Berlin TV Tower with dinner, we recommend you to book a table reservation in advance.
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Choose the right time of dayThe sunset is especially overwhelming, immersing the Berlin panorama in fascinating colors in the evening. In the morning or late evening, there is significantly less public traffic and accordingly less hustle and bustle, making the view even more enjoyable. Decide in advance which time and advantages are most sensible for you. Only 400 people are allowed at the same time. Therefore, it cannot become overcrowded at any time of the day.
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Avoid the queuesDepending on the weather and time of day, queues can form at the Berlin TV Tower. Guests with ’Fast View Ticket’ or restaurant tickets can enter the attraction without waiting in line.
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Virtual Reality at the Berlin TV TowerThe Berlin TV Tower is not an outdated GDR relic but showcases itself with new virtual reality attractions quite modern. Digital glasses transport guests on a virtual tour through historical Berlin and its most important historical sights since the Middle Ages.
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Augmented Reality at the Berlin TV TowerFor those who find virtual reality a bit too lofty, augmented reality might be the solution. By downloading the so-called Magnicity App via iOS or Android, interactive data and facts about the locations in the skyline can be obtained while looking at Berlin. A preview of the view is provided by this link.
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Come to the Festival of LightsEvery autumn, the Berlin TV Tower is part of the so-called Festival of Lights, which gives many Berlin buildings a colorful light façade. During the festival of lights, the tower is not only illuminated, but also offers the perfect opportunity to discover the other light installations over the observation deck in the skyline.
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Listen closely in the elevator!A little bit of nostalgia awaits all those who grew up with German television. During the elevator ride, no other than Klaus Dieter Klebsch explains the most important facts about the tower. His name might not be well known to many people, but his voice certainly is. This veteran dubbing actor has brought numerous US stars like Alec Baldwin and famous TV characters like Dr. House to German audiences with his distinctively deep voice.
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Berlin Welcome CardThere are three versions of the Berlin Welcome Card: ‘The Classic’, ‘+ Museum Island’ or ‘All Inclusive’. With all three versions, you get discounts to 180 attractions in Berlin. With the Berlin Welcome Card All Inclusive you also get free entry to the TV Tower and skip the line. Find the right Berlin Welcome Card for you here.
Our Ticket Options in Detail
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Skip-the-Line Ticket
With the Priority Entrance Ticket for the Berlin TV Tower, you save time and benefit from entry without having to queue. Go directly to the observation platform and enjoy the breathtaking panorama of Berlin with a 360-degree view from the city's highest building. Marvel at landmarks like Reichstag building, Brandenburg Gate, and Potsdamer Platz, and experience the TV Tower, one of Berlin's most popular tourist attractions, without long wait times.Restaurant in the TV Tower | TicketLens
Ticket with breakfast, afternoon tea or 3-course menu at the Sphere restaurant
With these tickets, you get skip-the-line access to the Berlin TV Tower and go directly to the Sphere restaurant. Depending on which ticket you have chosen, you enjoy a breakfast, coffee and cake or a 3-course menu here. Let yourself be enchanted by the view and the delights.Ticket with VR experience without waiting
Secure a ticket with skip-the-line entrance to the Berlin TV Tower and enjoy the view of Berlin landmarks like the Reichstag building and the Brandenburg Gate. At the base of the tower, experience Berlin's history with a virtual reality headset, from historical reconstructions to realistic animations, and spend as much time on the panoramic terrace as you like.Berliner Fernsehturm | Unsplash: Claudio Schwarz
Interesting facts about the Berlin TV Tower
The Berlin TV Tower at Alexanderplatz is as much a landmark of the German capital as the Brandenburg Gate or the Reichstag.Nothing in Berlin is taller | Unsplash: Jonas Tebbe
Nothing in Berlin is taller
With its height of 368m (1,207ft), the Berliner Fernsehturm is the tallest building in Germany and the fifth tallest television tower in Europe - a visit is therefore only recommended for those who are not afraid of heights. The viewing platform is located at a height of 203m (666ft). In local parlance, the huge tower is also called Zahnstocher or Telespargel.Alexanderplatz 7 | Unsplash: Leif Christoph Gottwald
Origin in the dictatorship
Today, the television tower symbolically stands for the entire metropolis of Berlin. But this was not always the case. When the tower's construction was completed in 1969, it was located in East Berlin of the Cold War. There, the GDR dictatorship erected it as a symbol of technological progress.Redesign in unified Germany
After the reunification of Germany, there were calls to demolish the Berlin TV Tower. However, Deutsche Telekom took it over, gave it a general overhaul, and continues to use it for broadcasting to this day.Iconic tower basket
The tower basket, with a diameter of 32m (104.99 ft) and whose center lies at approximately 213m (698.82 ft) above ground, resembles the surface of a diamond due to its design. The GDR had to order the stainless steel for the exterior cladding from West Germany and kept this a secret, because the West was commonly referred to as the class enemy.The TV Tower in Film and Television
In many films that are set in the German capital, the TV Tower is often seen as well. In 2007, the Berlin TV Tower also served as the most important backdrop in the German disaster movie ‘Das Infero - Flammen über Berlin’ where the gigantic structure catches fire. It can also be seen in ‘Good by, Lenin’ (2003) and ‘The Bourne Supremacy’ (2004).Music
From a political issue to a pop icon: The turning point also brought a transformation for the TV Tower. Lexy & K-Paul, sang about the TV Tower in 2003. The German band 2raumwohnung has written a song that carries the TV Tower in its title. The famous DJ and music producer Paul van Dyk featured the TV Tower on the cover of his album ‘Out There and Back’.Literature
‘Berlin Alexanderplatz’ by Alfred Döblin: Although the novel was written before the construction of the Television Tower, the area around Alexanderplatz, where the tower stands, is central to the plot. In later literary works that pick up on or reference the novel, the Television Tower is often mentioned as a modern counterpart to the historical setting.‘The Tower’ by Uwe Tellkamp: In this award-winning novel, the Television Tower is used as a symbol of the GDR and its surveillance society.
Art, Photography, Fashion, and Design
The French artist Thierry Noir, known for his colorful paintings on the Berlin Wall, has depicted the Television Tower in several of his works. The famous photographers Bernd and Hilla Becher have included the Television Tower in their documentation of industrial structures, thus highlighting its significance as an architectural landmark. Naturally, the Television Tower is also a popular motif for souvenir items. The designs range from minimalist sketches to detailed prints, pens that look like the Television Tower, or perfume bottles. The Berlin designers ‘Berliner Silber’ have created jewelry pieces depicting the Television Tower as pendants or in other forms, popular among tourists and locals alike.Berlin Television Tower | Usplash: Claudio Schwarz
The Planet of Berlin - a Silver Sphere of Superlatives
In the heart of Berlin rises a landmark that is simultaneously a symbol of reunification, an architectural masterpiece, and a technical wonder: the Berlin Television Tower. This silver sphere, majestically reaching into the sky, is much more than just a tower – it is a symbol of the city, a planet of urban culture, and a monument of superlatives.Berlin Alexanderplatz | Unsplash: Sven Masuhr
The Construction of the Tower
The history of the tallest building in Germany began with a massive planning error. It was supposed to find its place on the Müggelbergen outside the city gates. The foundation was already laid when it was discovered that the tower was exactly in the flight path of the East Berlin airport Schönefeld. This resulted in 3.5 million marks being wasted. It was then decided: the tower would be located right in the city. At the historic Alexanderplatz, in the socialist uniform style, the new center of East Berlin was to emerge. A television tower fit perfectly into this plan. For prestige and to improve the miserable reception quality of GDR radio and television. Also, from a statistical point of view, Alexanderplatz was the perfect new home for the Television Tower. The colossus was to weigh 26,000 tons. The best materials came from the West. The best workers from all over the GDR. It took 4 years for the symbol of power in East Berlin to finally be completed.Radiant TV tower at night | Unsplash: Artem Sapegin
The Radiant Cross
In West Berlin, Ulbricht's ‘show-off pole’ was ignored, and people mocked an accidental effect: in bright sunlight, a cross appears on the sphere. It was mockingly called ‘The Pope’s Revenge’. Whether attempts were made to eliminate this reflection is disputed. US President Reagan was convinced of the Christian symbolism in 1987. Quote: ‘Neither colors nor chemicals could change it: When the sunlight hits this sphere in Berlin, the sign of the cross shines.’Wide view over Berlin
Since its completion in 1969, the Berlin TV tower has attracted people from all over the world. At a height of 368m (1,207ft), it is the tallest structure in Germany and offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the capital. On clear days, the view extends up to 42km (26.1 miles) far and allows visitors to overlook the diverse landscape of Berlin in all its glory. From the historic splendor of the Brandenburg Gate to the modern skyline of Potsdamer Platz – the TV tower offers a perspective that is second to none.Remarkable Architecture
But it's not just the height that makes the TV tower so remarkable. Its architecture is a masterpiece of engineering from the GDR. The elegant, futuristic shape of the sphere resting on a slender concrete shaft embodies technical progress and the vision of a better future that was sought in East Germany in the 1960s. The construction of the TV tower was a political statement intended to demonstrate the superiority of the socialist system, and it has not lost its radiance to this day.Cultural Meeting Point
In addition to its architectural and political significance, the TV Tower is also a cultural hub. The revolving restaurant ‘Sphere’ in the sphere not only offers culinary delights, but also a unique experience: while the guests dine, the restaurant slowly rotates around its axis, offering a constantly changing view of the city. It is a place where history and present, East and West, tourists and locals meet and merge with each other.Symbol of Rebuilding
The Berlin TV Tower is a symbol of rebuilding and renewal. After the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany, the tower became a sign of the new, united capital. It reminds us that despite the wounds of the past, a common future is possible, and that separation and conflict can give rise to a new, shared chapter.In a city that is constantly in motion and reinventing itself, the Berlin TV Tower remains a constant figure - a silver sphere of superlatives, looming over the rooftops of Berlin and keeping both the past and the future in view. It is the planet of Berlin, embodying the diversity and dynamism of this extraordinary city and representing it far beyond its borders.
The Symbol of Berlin
May the Berlin TV Tower continue to be a beacon of progress, unity, and cultural diversity. It is not just a technical and architectural wonder, but also a symbol of what Berlin stands for: a city that always rises, reinvents itself, and yet never loses its unique character.Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Berlin TV Tower accessible?
Unfortunately, the architecture of the Berlin TV Tower does not allow for wheelchair users. Read more.
Can I take my luggage with me into the TV tower?
Bags are checked. Anyone wishing to visit the revolving restaurant is asked to leave items at the entrance. It is recommended to use the lockers at Alexanderplatz station for larger luggage items. Read more.
Is there internet in the tower?
Free Wi-Fi is available in the entrance area, on the observation deck, and in the restaurant. Read more.
Can I enter the tower with a stroller?
Unfortunately, strollers are not allowed, but can be left at the entrance. Read more.
Can I cancel my ticket?
Only the Fast View Ticket Flex includes a cancellation option. All other tickets cannot be canceled or exchanged. Read more.
Are there also stairs?
Guests must use the elevator. The stairs are only accessible to staff. Read more.
Berlin's highest observation decks
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Building
Total height
Height of observation deck
Open since
Berlin
Berlin TV TowerBerlin | Germany
368m#1 in Berlin#1 in Germany#31 worldwide
203m#1 in Berlin#3 in Germany#64 worldwide
1969
Berliner FunkturmBerlin | Germany
147m#2 in Berlin#8 in Germany#78 worldwide
121m#7 in Germany#74 worldwide
1926
Germany
Thyssenkrupp TestturmRottweil | Germany
246m#4 in Germany#69 worldwide
232m#1 in Germany#56 worldwide
2017
worldwide
Empire State BuildingNew York | USA
443m#3 in USA#17 worldwide
373m#3 in USA#14 worldwide
1931
Eiffel TowerParis | France
324m#1 in France#42 worldwide
276m#1 in France#36 worldwide
1889
Berlin TV Tower is number 1 in Berlin and number 64 on the worldwide list of the tallest buildings with an observation deck.
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