Aquarium Berlin
Aquarium Berlin is a stand-alone attraction at Zoo Berlin in Tiergarten Park. We feature Zoo Berlin on a separate page.
You can visit the Berlin Aquarium without seeing the Zoo, but if you buy a combination ticket, you can see both for significantly less than the price of individual tickets.
Built in 1913, it's one of the largest aquariums in Germany. The exhibits take up three floors with over 9000 animals covering 800 species. About 250 plant species integrated into the exhibits provide habitat for the animals and insects.
On the lower floor you will discover fish, coral reefs, jellyfish, seahorses, and the giant 260,000 litre Shark Tank containing blacktip reef sharks, hammerhead sharks and nurse sharks.
On the second level you will be intrigued by a large assortment of reptiles in Crocodile Hall. Besides crocodiles, you will discover a variety of turtles, caiman lizards, gharials, snakes and even butterflies.
The top level of the aquarium houses an insectarium featuring amphibians and insects including frogs, ants, tarantulas, and praying mantis.
Be sure to include a visit to this world-class aquarium in your travel itinerary.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesAquarium Berlin Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: Budapester Str. 32, 10787 Berlin, Germany
Official Website: Aquarium Berlin
Aquarium Berlin Reviews
Rated
out of 5 If you're a fan of aquariums in general, you'll probably love this place. Unfortunately one floor was closed off when we visited, but I thoroughly enjoyed the two floors we could access. This place has a great variation of fishes and reptiles, and even audience feedings of the crocodiles.
Tip: save money by buying tickets online at least two weeks in advance. We visited on a Thursday morning and it was not too crowded.
Biggest downside is the lack of information in English. Most tanks only had info in German next to them, with few exceptions.
Maja Loberg - 2 weeks ago
Berlin has two equally excellent zoos, one West, the other East.
Berlin's Zoological Garden and Aquarium are situated in the Western half of the city. The two can be visited together or separately, so I'm only going to talk about the Aquarium in this review.
This historical aquarium, with vintage dinosaurs decorating its facade, has three zones for different animals; fresh and saltwater fish on the ground floor, reptiles on the first floor, and amphibians and invertebrates on the third (which was closed for reforms when I went there in July. A pity, but it's for the best). It houses many fascinating animals, often in multi-species environments, including rarities like the Indian gharials and the only Tuataras in the EU.
This is an excellent Aquarium, well worth anyone's time. I do recommend you get a combo ticket with the zoo, however; it makes for a more thorough experience. I thoroughly recommend it.
baranguirus - in the last week
The aquarium itself is a small place, but it contains representatives of the fauna of almost all the seas and oceans of the world. The collection of fish, jellyfish, amphibians and mollusks is very impressive. I would like to see the "Black Sea" aquarium, because rapana, mussels and shrimp live there. This sea is not in your collection. The aquarium, where the stingray swims in a circle and sharks - is too small for these types of fauna. I really liked the quiet calm atmosphere and many benches, which allows you to sit and enjoy contemplating the underwater world. The tropics are on the second floor. I would like a greater variety of tropical plants.
Marina T - a month ago
Not just fish! A beautiful sea life experience with extra space upstairs with many different reptiles. I spent well over 90 mins in here. It's recommended getting the dual ticket with the zoo for a complete day out.
Peter Batten - a month ago
The place is a bit small, but they have beautiful fishes, corals, jelly fish, Koi pond where you can pet them, crocodiles, turtles, some lizards and snakes. You will need only 1-2hours to see all of it, I was there with my 2 little friends and after 1,5 hours the older one was already bored. I came when they were renovating the amphibian section, so I couldn‘t see it. The receptionist wasn’t friendly at all, which is weird.
I give it 4 stars because there were not much to see, that makes it a bit pricey.
Eva Irene - 2 months ago
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How to get to Aquarium Berlin by U-Bahn or S-Bahn
Nearest U-Bahn or S-Bahn Line(s): U2, U3, U9, S3, S5, S7, S9, S75
Nearest U-Bahn or S-Bahn Station(s): Berlin Zoologischer Garten
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