Mitte (translation: “Center” or “Middle”) is a centrally located borough and is considered the heart of Berlin. It holds a significant number of significant sights such as museums, universities and government buildings. Mitte also contains many reminders of World War II, such as shrapnel, bomb and bullet holes. Some have been repaired but are still noticeable, some left as they were as a reminder of the consequences of war.
Berliner Dom
The Berliner Dom finished in 1905, is one of the most beautiful churches in Berlin. Heavily damaged during World War II, it has since been restored and is now one of the most popular attractions in Berlin. Read More
Brandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg gate is the last surviving Berlin city gate and is a important symbol for the city of Berlin. It also holds one of the top spots for most visited and photographed attractions in Berlin. Read More
Führerbunker (Hitler’s Bunker)
The Führerbunker was the location where Hitler and other high ranking Nazi officials worked in the last few months of World War II. Hitler went on to commit suicide with his wife Eva Braun at this location. Read More
Marienkirche
The Marienkirche (St. Mary’s Church) is one of the six original medieval church buildings in the center of Berlin. The age of the church site and structure are not precisely known although it was first mentioned in German literature in 1292. The Marienkirche is located just minutes away from Alexanderplatz and Museum Island. Read More
Memorial for the Murdered Jews of Europe
The memorial for the Murdered Jews of Europe is a large, outdoor memorial less than a minutes walk from the Brandenburg Gate. It consists of over 2700 concrete slabs or blocks that are arranged in a grid pattern. Walking through the memorial is meant to give visitors an uneasy feel due to of the varying heights of the blocks. Read More
Berlin Wall Memorial
The Berlin Wall Memorial (Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer) is located on a former border strip area in East Berlin and commemorates the division of Berlin and the deaths that occurred there. Read More
Reichstag
The Reichstag building was constructed to house the parliament of the German Empire. It was opened in 1894 and used until the Reichtag fire of 1933, when it was severely damaged. The building was partially refurbished in the 1960s although full restoration wasn’t completed until after German unification in the 1990s. Read More
Fernsehturm (TV Tower)
The Fernsehturm is a television tower located in Mitte. Built between 1965 and 1969 by the DDR, it was intended to act as a symbol of Berlin which it very much remains today. The tower has a visitors deck and a revolving restaurant in the middle of the sphere. Read More
Museum Island
Museum Island (German: Museumsinsel) is the name of an island in the Spree river in Berlin. The island’s name comes from the five internationally significant museums that are located there. If you’re coming to Berlin to experience some of it’s world famous museums, chances are you’ll end up here. Read More
Heilig-Geist-Kappelle
The Heilig-Geist-Kappele or Holy Ghost Chapel, is a medieval chapel situated between Museum Island and Alexanderplatz. It is known for being one of the oldest buildings in Berlin, with the foundation dating back to the late 1200’s. Take a stroll around this building and have a look at all of the different stone types used over the years. Read more
Potsdamer Platz
Potsdamer Platz is a large public square bordering Mitte and Tiergarten. It is considered to be the commercial capital of Berlin and has been heavily developed in the last 25 years. The area is also popular with tourists who frequent the Sony center and other visitor related attractions. Read more