Berlin Attractions Map

Berlin is one of my all time favorite cities – and by the time you finish this post, I bet you’ll be dying to visit! Julien and I loved walking around Berlin, but it can be quite confusing since the city is huge! Thats why we put together this Berlin attractions map to help you plan your trip to the German capital and jot down a few things to do in Berlin!

Berlin Attractions Map – Things to Do in Berlin:

See the East Side Gallery
Climb the Reichstag Building
Visit the Holocaust Memorial
Let loose at Mauerpark
Sunrise at the Brandenburg Gate
Marvel at the Berliner Dom
Get some peace at Tempelhof
Sunset at Klunkerkranich
Take a walk in the Tieregarten
Brunch at House of Small Wonder
See a free concert at the Philharmonie Foyer
Hang out on Museum Island

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This map of Berlin city centre shows all of the Berlin things to do that are outlined below!

You can use it to decide what things you want to do and group them together on the same day – depending on what activities are closest together!

Then add them to your Google maps and you can even use it as an offline Berlin map!

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Is Berlin Safe?

I get asked this question a ton by friends and family traveling to Berlin.

And as far as I know – yes, Berlin is relatively safe.

Julien and I stayed in Berlin on our first visit for about 4 days, and we had no issues walking around anywhere in the city – even at night, and even when we got lost at night.

That being said, you should always use caution when traveling to a new city, and Berlin is no exception!

Tips for Visiting Berlin

Here are a few things to keep in mind when traveling in Berlin:

The bus & metro can get a little complicated, so always stay calm and keep an eye on your belongings
Give yourself some extra time to relax during your day – Berlin has so much to do and it can get a little hectic!
Traffic is pretty organized, but always use cross-walks and never cross in the street, jaywalking is actually illegal and can get you a pretty hefty fine!
Berlin has plenty of well-lit areas around the city at night, so be sure to stay near main areas and avoid dark backstreets (obviously)
Always pay for train and bus tickets – even if you think no one is checking, they do come around every once in a while and if you don’t have a ticket you’ll be in some trouble with the police!

12 Unique Things to do in Berlin

1) See the East Side Gallery

The East Side Gallery is my favorite place to see the Berlin Wall, simply because it’s home to so many amazing art displays!

And while the Berlin Wall hasn’t actually separated East and West Germany since 1989, it continues to be a reminder of previous eras and now serves as a global symbol of freedom, after it’s fall many years ago.

So grab yourself some ice cream at the stand nearby, and a good pair of walking shoes, and take a stroll along the wall, admiring the political artwork that lines the wall!

2) climb the Reichstag Building

The Reichstag Building serves as the historical parliament building and is a tribute to Berlin’s extensive history. Plus, the dome of the Reichstag Building boasts one of the best views of Berlin!

Just remember to book a time slot ahead of time as walkins are not permitted. You can book a free time slot, or even a tour on the official website.

3) LET LOOSE AT MAUERPARK

Head to Mauerpark for a great boho Berlin experience. It really is one of the coolest places in Berlin, IMO.

The space itself is a large open park which also houses a flea market and a mini bar. Head over there on a Sunday afternoon to watch (or even join) the mass karaoke event that takes place in front of hundreds of people!

4) Visit the Holocaust Memorial

The Holocaust Memorial in Berlin is officially known as the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and officially opened in 2005.

And while this is definitely an interesting thing to add to your Berlin to do list, always remember to be respectful while visiting and never walk or sit on the concrete slabs – selfies at the Memorial aren’t encouraged either.

5) Sunrise at the Brandenburg Gate

The Brandenburg Gate is gorgeous at any time of day, but when we visited at sunrise, we had it all to ourselves!

Make sure to go before the dawn, so you get to watch the sun come up from behind the gate, which makes for some stunning photos and some even better memories!

6) Marvel at the Berliner Dom

The Berlin Cathedral, or the Berliner Dom as it’s known, is located on Museum Island and is such a beautiful site!

Whether you go inside for a dom-tour or you marvel at the architecture from the front lawn, it’s definitely worth a visit while you’re in Berlin!

7) Get some peace at Tempelhof

The Tempelhof Airport & field is actually no longer an airport at all, but rather has been converted into a park, complete with picnic tables and a place to ride bike!

The airport itself used to serve as the site for Nazi rallies and to test out some of the first ever air crafts, but since it’s official closure in 2008, it’s become a public structure and has even been the set of many major films!

Take the train over to Tempelhof and enjoy a peaceful place to just hang out for a bit!

8) Sunset at Klunkerkranich

Klunkerkranich is actually a roof-top bar located at the top of a mall parking garage.

And if that’s not interesting enough, the space is actually a garden, dance area, and indoor/outdoor bar.

Plus if you get there right before sunset, you can have some amazing views over all of Berlin!

Just don’t fret if you get a little lost trying to find it – even our GPS didn’t know how to get there!

9) Take a walk in the Tieregarten

You would never guess that there’s an entire forest-like park in the middle of Berlin!

The Tieregarten park used to be the royal hunting grounds, but has now become home to leisurely gardens, several cultural and political memorials, as well as a beer-garden with a beautiful lake in the back!

So if you need a break from the busy city, take a stroll through the park and you’ll feel like you’re in a completely different place!

10) Brunch at House of Small Wonder

If you’re looking for a cute little cafe for brunch, then you absolutely need to visit House of Small Wonder! This quaint living room like feel makes the perfect brunch spot and the food is delicious too!

11) free concert at the Philharmonie Foyer

During these free lunchtime concerts, you can take a much needed break from exploring the city and relax for about 45 minutes with some great music!

So whether you absolutely love classical music, or just need a place to relax for a bit, head over to the concert hall for a free concert – just keep in mind that seats are limited so it may be worth getting there a tad bit early!

12) hang out on museum island

If you like museums, then you will love Museum Island.

This complex, which is technically an island but you wouldn’t realize it, is home to 5 museums and was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999.

So if museums are your thing, book your Museum Island ticket which gives you access to all 5 museums for one price!