Berliner Fernsehturm (Berlin TV Tower)

Berliner Fernsehturm TV Tower
Berliner Fernsehturm TV Tower

You will not enjoy better views of Berlin than those from the observation deck or restaurant on top of the Fernsehturm (Berlin TV Tower) Tower. Built in the 1960s by the German Democratic Republic (Berlin was still divided at this time), the tower is a marvel of engineering and design skills

When first built, the television broadcasting tower aimed to emphasize the strength of the then socialist system in East Germany. The sphere was designed to mimic the look of the Soviet Sputnik Satellites.

Today this tower is one of the city's, even the country's, most recognizable landmarks available for everyone to enjoy. Although there was even some discussion about demolition after reunification in 1990 the new operator invested in upgrades to the broadcasting infrastructure other renovations. With the help of these improvements, the tower as morphed from a symbol of political strength to a symbol of reunification.

Including the antenna structure on top of the sphere, the Fernsehturm Tower reaches a height of 368 metres ranking it as the 4th tallest free standing structure in Europe.

From the observation platform 203 meters above the streets below, you will enjoy a spectacular 360 degree view of Berlin. Just above the observation deck you can enjoy fine dining in the restaurant which revolves twice every hour. Speedy elevators whisk visitors to the top in just 40 seconds.

The Fernsehturm Tower is open 365 days a year. Being one of Germany's top ten attractions, it welcomes more than one million visitors annually, so it can be busy. The number of visitors at any one time is limited so, to make you visit more enjoyable, consider purchasing a Fast track tick from the official website. That way, you can avoid the queue.

The Tower is easy to access on public transportation with the main entrance being located directly across from Alexanderplatz S-Bahn train station.

Facts For Your Visit

Fee: Yes

Berliner Fernsehturm Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Address: 1 Panoramastraße 1A, 10178 Berlin, Germany

Phone: 030 247575875

Official Website: Berliner Fernsehturm

Berliner Fernsehturm Reviews

Rated 4.4 out of 5 Star Rating

4 Star Rating Wonderful view of all of Berlin as the restaurant turns slowly as you eat. Good food and drink but pretty expensive as you can expect. A few vegetarian options. Service was good and staff were friendly. Good for dates and a must for tourists.
Laura Hayward-Price - 2 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating Booked tickets online, security was quick and easy. The views are amazing, specially the sunset. There's a bar on the observation deck. Well worth the admission price
Martin Lebrun - 4 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating One of the great experience in Berlin so far. There was a queue when we arrived but with in time we ready to go because we purchased online ticket. After visiting clock room, into the elevator and up 203m high in 40 seconds😳. It was a scary but interesting at the same time. What a lovely day it was so the views were incredible. Lots of info all around to assist with the viewing. It was incredible when you can have bird eye view of whole Berlin city from just on place. Then we been lil up more to the bar and revolving restaurant for a drink which was great. Lovely and cool staff and they also do a few special cocktails. Would definitely recommend this if you’re in Berlin. Even your Berlin tour is not complete if you never visit this TV tower.
win task - 3 months ago

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5 Star Rating EXPENSIVE! 90 euros for a family of four. But, may be worth a visit if you would like to get an impression of Berlin from above. The view is spectacular. There are toilets and a tourist shop inside. To get up to the tower you will need to pass a security check. The lift to the top was fast and smooth, but filled to its capacity. We visited in early march, which I assume is off season. In the high season I guess the queues are crazy.
Lars Tungen - 3 weeks ago

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2 Star Rating The tv tower is very nicely built. The architecture of it looks great. Even after so many years. We booked a ticket for seven pm to the observation deck. The experience is quite disappointing. Well don't get me wrong. It is very very well managed. We get in and get out very smoothly. The major drawback is there's Nothing to see. Nothing exciting at all. Normally we would expect some outdoor air. But there is no such thing at all. The viewing angle is very much limited. I'm talking about up and down. The left and right because is it old building? So the class is very small. You cannot even get a good picture from it. Being at many of the high buildings roof deck. This is one of the worst experience one. I think it's kind of waste of money and time. But the people there are pretty nice. The food stand downstairs are pretty nice too. We went to the Turkish kabab called donor Which is a cross street inside the train station. I also ask the staff is it possible to go to 250 meters observation deck He said of course it is possible but not open to public at this time. I am wondering it will be a quite good experience if we can go to 250 meters which is our door too. lol
steve zhao - a week ago

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Directions

How to get to Berliner Fernsehturm by U-Bahn, S-Bahn

Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn Line(s): S5, S7, S75, U2, U5, U8, M2, M4 ,M5, M6
Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn Station(s): Alexanderplatz

Berliner Fernsehturm is located just southwest of the train stations in the major transportation hub of Alexanderplatz.

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