Berlin Wall Memorial

A portion of the Berlin Wall Memorial along Bernauer Strasse with the Chapel of Reconciliation in the background
A portion of the Berlin Wall Memorial along Bernauer Strasse with the Chapel of Reconciliation in the background cc licensed photo by Nicolás Boullosa

The Berlin Wall Memorial (Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer), not to be confused with the East Side Gallery, is an open air memorial running alongside Bernauer Straße. This memorial will give you a real sense of what it was like for the people who lived next to the wall as it went up. You'll also learn how a number of them escaped.

Located at the corner of Ackerstraße, it is the only remaining portion of the wall where the border grounds have also been preserved.

Here you'll find not a section of the Berlin Wall, but also the inner wall, signal fence, border control road and guard tower, all used to deter anyone from trying to cross.

Don't miss the Visitor Centre and the Documentation Centre complete with a viewing platform. They are located across the street in the area that belonged to West Berlin when the city was divided. Entry to these is free and the multimedia experience is enlightening and well worth seeing.

On the border grounds you will find the Chapel of Reconciliation and also the foundation of an apartment building whose facade served as a portion of the wall until the early 1980s.

This area is also where the first chunks were broken off the Wall on the historical nights of November 10th and 11th 1989.

Facts For Your Visit

Fee: No

Berlin Wall Memorial (Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer) Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Address: Bernauer Str. 111, 13355 Berlin, Germany

Phone: 030 213085123

Official Website: Berlin Wall Memorial (Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer)

Berlin Wall Memorial (Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer) Reviews

Rated 4.6 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating Really sad but a must visit. The thought of a wall going up through a city. Families and friends split up over night. One side prospers other side doesn’t have that luxury. Really sad. The scale of the wall is crazy and I could not imagine being there in the 60s, 70s and 80s. History can be a hard lesson to learn sometimes.
ashley W - in the last week

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4 Star Rating An interesting place to walk around and get to know the history of Germany’s Cold War. It’s a nice place with modern style wall to highlight the Berlin Wall where there are marked areas of old pavements for using the lights illuminate the wall. There’s red symbolic wall with photos of people who died trying to get over the wall. There’s an observatory tower for bird eye view and a visitor centre for exhibition of Berlin Wall photos to let you know the Easy and West German. Worth making an effort to visit because that’s the main part of visiting Berlin and it’s free.
win task - 2 months ago

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5 Star Rating Visited the Berlin Wall 3 weeks ago—powerful and moving experience. A historic landmark symbolizing unity, freedom, and the triumph of hope. A must-see! Standing before it, I felt the weight of history, resilience, and the triumph of reunification. It's not just a physical barrier but a testament to human spirit. Undoubtedly, the Berlin Wall stands as one of the best tourist destinations. Its historical importance, the emotional impact of its remnants, and the narrative of unity make it a must-visit. A poignant journey through time, offering invaluable insights into the human spirit.
farbod alidaei - a month ago

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5 Star Rating A very nice piece of German history. The pillars that have been placed show where the wall used to be, and clearly give a picture of the separation of these two parts. On the floors you will see red bricks showing the places where the tunnel used to be not so long ago. In certain places you can find small screens that are activated with a button and start playing a short film with useful content and difficult moments when citizens try to jump from the balcony in the hope of salvation. I definitely recommend to visit if you are visiting this city.
Faris Kajan - 2 months ago

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5 Star Rating This is a must visit place when in Berlin. The place is serene and right outside the metro station. You can also just walk around taking in the calm. The place is free to visit and does not need any tickets.
Balasubramanian G - a month ago

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Directions

How to get to Berlin Wall Memorial (Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer) by U-Bahn, S-Bahn or MetroTram

Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn or MetroTram Line(s): S1, S2, S25, U6, U8, M10
Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn or MetroTram Station(s): U Bernauer Straße, S Berlin Nordbahnhof, U Schwartzkopffstraße

From Berlin Nordbahnhof: Exit to your right and go north through Elisabeth-Schwarzhaupt-Platz (plaza), right on Julie-Wolfthorn-Straße and continue on Bernauer Straße.

From U BernauerStraße Station: on U8 exit and go left onto Bernauer Straße where you can walk for about 8 minutes or wait for the M10 Tram and ride for about 1 minute followed by an additional brief walk.

From Schwartzkopffstraße Station: on U6 exit and head southeast on Chausseestraße, left on Schwartzkopffstraße, continue on the path into the park, go right on the next path in the park and follow it to Bernauer Straße and go left.

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