Victory Column
Located in Tiergarten, Berlin's largest park, the Victory Column is one of the city's more famous landmarks. During the day visitors, can ascend 285 steps to a viewing platform at the top and enjoy one of the the best 360° views of Berlin.
The 67 metre tall column was built between 1865 and 1873 to commemorate the 1864 victory of Prussia agains Denmark. During its construction Prussia also had victories against Austria and France which were also commemorated by the column. The monument is topped by a brilliant gold 8.3 metre tall winged goddess of victory which weighs in at 35 tons.
It was not built at its current location, but rather at Königsplatz square in front of the Reichstag Parliament building. The column was moved to its present location at the start of the 2nd World War and a fourth section was added to it at the time. This move ultimately saved the column from being destroyed during the war.
As today's Beliners have little in common with the national significance of the monument, they casually refer to the statue as "Goldelse".
The base of the monument contains an interesting museum about monuments throughout the world. The real treat is the view from the top, but you will need to be physically fit in order to ascend the narrow staircase to the viewing platform 51 metres above.
Perhaps one of the nicest ways to approach the Victory Column is to enjoy the 20 minute walk from Brandenburg Gate where the column is in full view as you approach it.
Consider visiting this monument in the evening when it is beautifully bathed in light and enjoy a view of the city lights from the top after the sun goes down.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: There is a very small entrance fee to go inside the column, see the museum and ascend the staircase. Well worth the price.Victory Column Tiergarten Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Address: Großer Stern 1, 10557 Berlin, Germany
Phone: 030 115
Official Website: Victory Column Tiergarten
Victory Column Tiergarten Reviews
Rated out of 5
We originally spotted this from the bus and looked up on Google maps and stopped here on way back from another location.
This is a magnificent column in the middle of a great roundabout.
If you're getting the bus here, look for "tunnel" / subway that takes you to the base and there is a small fee of 4 euros (cash only) if you want entry.
Inside is a display of the history of column (which was apparently moved here from another location!) and then a set of winding stairs (250+ steps) to the top.
At the top the space is very narrow but you get panoramic views across the city and being in the middle of a roundabout, all the roads that lead off it.
The steps are very narrow and it's the same steps up and down, so take your time.
Recommended if you are in this area and like panoramic views.
Ganesh Swaminathan - a month ago
The column costs €4.50 to climb to the top of. It's cash only. The staircase is something like 285 steps, but there are regular landings and small benches on the way up.
There are also some informational exhibits on the ground floor.
The column is in the middle of a large roundabout. Use the access tunnels to get to it.
H - 3 months ago
You get to go a sneaky underground route to get to this very fun column. Don't go aimlessly around the roundabout. You have to pay to go up but there's plenty of seating around and you can see the paintings pretty clearly !!!!
Anna Gadd - 2 weeks ago
No waiting, no booking needed and worth every Euro.
Beautiful art work, views, and overall architect.
My self and my pregnant wife walked the stairs, don't worry there are seats to take breaks should you need it. You've get two highs for views at full 360 degrees. On the ground your find some history before you get walking up the stairs.
Very clean, safe, well maintained and overall a must see in the city!
Ray - 4 months ago
An absolute must to visit in Berlin, the ticket is cheap, and the experience is very nice, there are long stairs to the upper part (but I think it's doable to climb, there are some rest chairs also in the middle of the journey), the view there of the main different streets crossing on this specific point reminds me of the Arc de Triomphe in France.
Emy Kap - a week ago
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