Alexanderplatz

berlin, germany

Famous for: History and Culture, Town Squares, Shopping, Monuments, Viewpoints

Alexanderplatz is a transport hub and a best known square in Berlin. Most of the time you just spend your time walking and exploring it. There are shopping stores, gfood centres, attractions such as fountains and towers as well as many events to explore.

About Contact Location

When to visit: january - december

Timing:

00:00 - 23:59 Everyday

Duration: 1.5 hours

Entry Fee: Free

Tips: Christmas markets at Alexanderplatz are very famous. Big ones are at the Rotes Rathaus, at the Alexa shopping centre and around the world clock.

Alexanderplatz is one of the most popular and liveliest square in Berlin, lies in the eastern centre of Berlin. A home to many tourist attractions in Berlin, Alexanderplatz also serves as important commute junction for the S-Bahn, U-Bahn, regional trains, trams and buses.

Earlier this square used to be a major market for farmers as well as a military parade and exercise ground. Later opening of popular department stores and good transport connectivity transformed this place as a popular shopping center in Berlin.

Nearby Attractions:

TV Tower: A Viewing Platform
Berliner Rathaus: Berlin’s City Hall
Berlin Cathedral: It is not only a famous court church, but also famous as a viewpoint
Museum Island: House of five museums
Unter den Linden: Berlin’s grand boulevard at the center of the city
Brandenburg Gate: Huge Gateway symbolizing peace and unity
Hackesche Höfe: These are traditional Berlin courtyards at
Hackescher Markt
Nikolaiviertel: popular for the architecture of buildings here, emanating old Berlin charm