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Mitte in Berlin

Things to Do in Mitte, Berlin

The historical heart of Berlin, where there are most of the city's popular sights. The nearby Tiergarten features a large park and the world's oldest zoo.

The historical heart of Berlin, where there are most of the city's popular sights. The nearby Tiergarten features a large park and the world's oldest zoo.

  • AlexanderplatzAlexanderplatzPlaza
  • Brandenburger TorBrandenburger TorMonument
  • Bode MuseumBode MuseumArt Museum
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Top things to do in Mitte

  • Alexanderplatz in Mitte, Berlin

    Alexanderplatz

    4.3 · 245.3k
    Plaza

    Historic meeting and market place rebuilt post-war with modern buildings and 365-meter TV tower.

  • Brandenburger Tor in Mitte, Berlin

    Brandenburger Tor

    4.7 · 188.8k
    Monument

    Restored 18th-century gate & landmark with 12 Doric columns topped by a classical goddess statue.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Bode Museum in Mitte, Berlin

    Bode Museum

    4.5 · 7.5k
    Art Museum

    Riverside museum of sculpture & Byzantine art, with regular exhibitions & events, plus a shop.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • Museum Island in Mitte, Berlin

    Museum Island

    4.7 · 4.2k
    Island

    Small island in the Spree River, home to a unique ensemble of 5 renowned museums.

  • Berlin Palace / Humboldt Forum in Mitte, Berlin

    Berlin Palace / Humboldt Forum

    4.4 · 9.6k
    Art Gallery

    Originally built in the 15th century, this stately royal & imperial palace offers exhibits & tours.

    Mon
    10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Berliner Fernsehturm in Mitte, Berlin

    Berliner Fernsehturm

    4.4 · 52.9k
    Historic Landmark

    368m-tall tower, opened in 1969, with a viewing gallery at 203m and revolving restaurant at 207m.

    Every day
    9 AM – 11 PM
  • Berlin Wall Memorial in Mitte, Berlin

    Berlin Wall Memorial

    4.6 · 46.7k
    History Museum

    Commemorative stretch of the historic divide with a preserved section of original wall & memorial.

    Every day
    8 AM – 10 PM
  • Galerie Eigen & Art in Mitte, Berlin

    Galerie Eigen & Art

    Art Gallery

    Gallery in former school, hosting temporary exhibitions of international contemporary artists' work.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • DDR Museum in Mitte, Berlin

    DDR Museum

    4.3 · 28.2k
    History Museum

    Everyday life in pre-unified Germany showcased in museum of interactive exhibits.

    Every day
    9 AM – 9 PM
  • Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Mitte, Berlin

    Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

    4.6 · 49.5k
    Monument

    2,710 columns forming a vast mazelike Holocaust memorial, with an underground exhibition room.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Hackescher Markt in Mitte, Berlin

    Hackescher Markt

    4.5 · 495
    Plaza

    public square in Berlin-Mitte, Germany

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Old Jewish Cemetery in Mitte, Berlin

    Old Jewish Cemetery

    Cemetery

    Jewish cemetery in Berlin, Germany

  • Rausch Schokoladenhaus in Mitte, Berlin

    Rausch Schokoladenhaus

    4.6 · 10.1k
    Chocolate Shop

    Sophisticated chocolatier showcasing unique confections in an expansive space with an upstairs cafe.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 8 PM
  • Berliner Dom in Mitte, Berlin

    Berliner Dom

    4.6 · 47.4k
    Cathedral

    Majestic 1800s cathedral with an organ with 7,269 pipes, plus royal tombs & a dome for city views.

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 5 PM
  • Friedrichstadt-Palast in Mitte, Berlin

    Friedrichstadt-Palast

    4.7 · 24.7k
    Theater

    Historic theater featuring revue shows & other performances, plus a basement comedy club.

Where to eat & drink in Mitte

  • Tajikistan tearoom in Mitte, Berlin

    Tajikistan tearoom

    Tea House

    A slice of central Asia in the middle of Berlin. Tajikistan tearoom is located in Berlin, Germany

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Map of Mitte with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Alexanderplatz
  2. 2Brandenburger Tor
  3. 3Bode Museum
  4. 4Museum Island
  5. 5Berlin Palace / Humboldt Forum
  6. 6Berliner Fernsehturm
  7. 7Berlin Wall Memorial
  8. 8Galerie Eigen & Art
  9. 9DDR Museum
  10. 10Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

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