Babelsberg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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Popular places to visit

Park Babelsberg
Spot impressive works of architecture as you wander along the meandering paths of this wooded park set on the banks of the Havel River.

Alexanderplatz
There are many debates about where the real centre of Berlin is, but Alexanderplatz, with its teetering tower and retail therapy, is certainly a contender.

Zoo Berlin
Visit some of the world’s most exotic animals without leaving the city. Berlin houses one of the biggest and most elegant zoos in Europe.

Kurfürstendamm
Often described as “Berlin’s Champs-Élysées,” this elegant promenade is the city’s premier shopping strip and is punctuated with a moving war memorial.

Potsdamer Platz
This public square once lay divided between East and West Germany, now it brings people together in a celebration of their city.

Brandenburg Gate
One of Europe’s most powerful landmarks, this German symbol dates back to 1791 and has played a huge role in the country’s political culture ever since.
Activities

Potsdam Tour from Berlin With Guided Sanssouci Palace Visit

Potsdam Half-Day Walking Tour from Berlin

Potsdam by Boat: Island Cruise

Small group Potsdam: A Journey Through History and Palaces
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Other neighbourhoods around Babelsberg

Steglitz-Zehlendorf
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Steglitz-Zehlendorf. Top attractions like Strandbad Wannsee and Havel are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Krumme Lanke U-Bahn or Berlin-Zehlendorf S-Bahn to see more of the city.

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Kurfürstendamm to Zoo Berlin – discover Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Spandau
Historical sites, lake views and spas highlight some notable features of Spandau. Make a stop by Spandau Citadel or Havel while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rathaus Spandau U-Bahn or Altstadt Spandau U-Bahn to get around town.

Wilmersdorf
Consider a visit to Kurfürstendamm and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Wilmersdorf. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Hohenzollernplatz U-Bahn or Guntzelstrasse U-Bahn.

Charlottenburg
Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Charlottenburg. Kurfürstendamm is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Richard Wagner Place U-Bahn or Bismarckstrasse U-Bahn to see more of Berlin.

West Berlin Centre
Travellers choose West Berlin Centre for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Uhlandstrasse U-Bahn or Savignyplatz S-Bahn and check out top sights like Kurfürstendamm.
- Alexanderplatz
- Zoo Berlin
- Kurfürstendamm
- Potsdamer Platz
- Brandenburg Gate
- Checkpoint Charlie
- Berlin TV Tower
- Uber Arena
- Waldbühne
- Reichstag Building
- East Side Gallery
- Berlin Wall Memorial
- Museum Island
- Friedrichstadt-Palast
- Sanssouci Palace
- Berlin Cathedral
- Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
- Checkpoint Charlie Museum
- Tempelhof Park