Emma A sky-high view of Berlin from the TV Tower
The Berlin TV Tower is one of the city’s most famous landmarks — a 368-meter-high needle-like structure built in the 1960s in East Berlin. It offers panoramic views of the entire city, including the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and Tempelhofer Feld. Here is a guide to the Berlin TV Tower, including how to get there and how to buy tickets.
Thankfully you don’t need to climb stairs so take the lift up and enjoy the view.
Getting There
Alexanderplatz Stop
Bus: TXL, M48, 100, 200, 248, N5, N8
S-Bahn : S5, S7, S75
U-Bahn: U2, U5, U8
Tram: M4, M5, M6, M2
Regional train: RE1, RE2, RE7, RB14
Tips for visiting Berlin TV Tower
Best Time to Visit
Morning (before 10:00)
Sunset → Absolutely stunning, but very popular, so book weeks ahead.
Avoid midday weekends → Lines can be over an hour.
Tickets & Booking Tips
Book online to skip the main ticket queue. You’ll still go through a short security check, but it’s much faster.
Fast View tickets cost more but let you choose a time slot and go straight up.
If you want a meal, book Sphere Restaurant tickets (includes table reservation + tower entry).
What to experience at Berlin TV Tower
The lift whisks you to the observation deck in about 40 seconds.
Observation deck: 203 meters high, with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Sphere Restaurant: Slowly rotates 360° in about an hour, so you get a full city view while dining.
Bar 203: Berlin’s highest bar — great for a cocktail with a view.
What You’ll See from the Top
From the deck, on a clear day, you can spot:
Brandenburg Gate
Reichstag Building
Museum Island
Berlin Cathedral
Tiergarten park
Tempelhofer Feld
and much more
Nearby Attractions
Since you’ll be at Alexanderplatz, you can easily walk to:
Museum Island (10 min)
Berlin Cathedral (10 min)
Hackescher Markt (15 min)
Nikolaiviertel old quarter (10 min)
Opening Hours
November to March 10 am to 10 pm
April to October. 9 am to 11 pm
Admission
TV Tower Address
TV Turm Alexanderplatz
Gastronomiegesellschaft mbH
Panoramastraße 1A
D-10178 Berlin
