This was an amazing place to visit. We did not pay for the guided tour, but we did walk around and…read moreinside the church to see the amazing architecture, including what was destroyed in war and rebuilt. It was very interesting to see the lasting cracks and damage. The inside of the church has information about the church's history that you can read at your own pace for free. We also visited the chapel, which was beautiful.

While we were in Germany for the Berlin Marathon we had a chance to explore and visit the Kaiser…read moreWilhelm Memorial Church. It's over 100 years old and was badly damaged during the WW2 allied bombings. Amazing that it's still standing and is a reminder of such a terrible time in history. There is a newer more modern looking addition that is actively used and we viewed a listing of events and times to attend. We didn't have a chance to do these as we were on a tour with a quick stop here. Just from the outside you can view the remnants of the church, some sculptures, art pieces, and information. Some of the original church was rebuilt and restored and it's a beautiful piece of architecture. Definitely worth a visit if you're a history buff.

The Restaurant on top of the Funkturm gives you a nice view over the westernand southern parts of…read moreBerlin.

The Brandenburg gate is a must see when visiting Berlin. Lots of history, and it's an icon of the…read morecity. Look for hidden gems near the gate, such as the plaque to Ronald Reagan speech and the Caller sculpture, calling out to the east German side. Even in the off-season and the dead of winter beware of scammers near the Brandenburg gate. The scammers will ask for a signature and pretend to be collecting donations for a charitable cause. These are not bona fide charities, these are scammers working the tourists.

You know how sometimes, there just aren't enough, or maybe any, words to describe something? That's…read morehow I feel with the Brandenburg Gate. All the photos and videos that you've seen of it over the course of your lifetime do not do it justice. The thing is huge. We toured the nearby Reichstag, and were able to look down on the gate, then pass through it as we walked down Unter den Linden boulevard. This is probably the best known landmark in Berlin and is definitely a must see while here. It's mind boggling to see photos before the reunification compared to after and to think that you're standing in the same spot shown in those photos. It's a beautiful monument from top to bottom, and I could have spent hours there, just marvelling at how much history this thing has seen and been in the middle of. I hope I can get back to see it again! 82/2025

No credit card, but it only costs $4.50 Euros per person. It's worth the visit!…read more The Golden Angel. Depending upon where you are in Berlin, you can access it from four different points. From where I was staying, I walked up to it from behind. It's basically smack dab in the middle of a traffic circle, so pedestrians access it from an underground tunnel that gets you to the Siegessaule. From a distance, it looks like a monument. It's not until I saw people walking around in it that I realized I could go inside. Once I walked through the doorway, I saw the ticket booth. Once you walk through the ground floor museum of monuments in different countries, the signs lead you to the stairs that take you to the beautiful mosaic artwork. However, when I saw the spiral staircase that leads right up to the Golden Angel, and saw tourists walking towards me, I booked it up that spiral staircase! No elevator. Oh boy, it was quite the workout. So worth it though. The top of the staircase leads you outdoors, right below the Golden Angel. Spectacular views all around. I don't recommend it if you are afraid of heights. I walked all around, but held onto the side of the building the entire time. When I was done enjoying the view from the top, I walked down to view the mosaic artwork. Beautiful. Luckily the walk down is never as bad as the walk up. If you are in Berlin, I highly recommend the full experience of walking all the way to the top.

This is one of those cultural historic sites in Berlin. Yeah sure, it's a little bit touristy. But,…read moreif you've traveled to Berlin, you've got to go here and make the climb. And, climb you will. This architectural site can be seen from far away. It's located in Tiergarten Park and several trails and roads will lead you to it. Once in the area, you make your final trek to get to it by underground passageways. You don't want to try to cross the street, as the traffic in the traffic circle that surrounds it, is crazy. Once in the center, you wander around the site or go directly inside. There, you will be charged to see the minor museum area they have on the lower level devoted to this, "Victory Column." Then, comes the climb. It's a long steep challenging one. But, for those of us who like to work out, it's a lot of fun. To discuss the climb. What you do is to go up a long spiral staircase inside of the structure. The thing you need to know about this, if you come here on off-days, you may have no problem. I have been there when my wife and I were the only ones who made it to the top. Most people are nice, and let other easily pass. Some people are rude, however. And, they just push their way by or completely block people, on the very small staircase. Just keep that in mind. Overall, at the top, you step outside and have a nice view of Berlin. Again, this is a historic site and a fun place to visit in Berlin. Plus, you get a good workout by climbing to the top.