Blankenburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Blankenburg
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Potsdamer Platz
This public square once lay divided between East and West Germany, now it brings people together in a celebration of their city.
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.
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.
Olympiastadion
Catch an event at Olympiastadion during your trip to Berlin. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Activities
Madame Tussauds Berlin Admission Ticket
Berlin City walk Government District and Places of Democracy
Berlin Icebar Ticket + 3 Drinks included
Third Reich, Hitler & Cold War – Berlin City Center Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Blankenburg Hotel Deals
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
We stayed for 3 nights as a long weekend to visit Berlin. The location in Alexanderplatz was idéal for getting around by public transport and was on the same line (S9) as the airport. This was a busy city hotel, we had rooms on the 34th floor with great views to the east. Room was tiny but very clean ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
I stayed for two weeks and overall had a very positive experience. The staff is extremely friendly, check in and check out were smooth, and the pricing is reasonable. The location is convenient, close to bus lines, with taxis always available and Uber typically just two to three minutes away. The ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin
Clean room, nice bed. Welcoming reception. They had some problems with the computer system on our arrival day, and the bar staff who were temporary staff were absolutely useless, but once the normal staff had taken over it was great.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
H4 Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz
Big clean rooms with everything you need
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Premier Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz
Everything was great
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
Friendly staff and nice rooms. Clean and well lit. Great location - near shopping area and trains. Near zoo and links to the rest of Berlin
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blankenburg
Pankow
Travellers choose Pankow for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Rosenthaler Straße Tram Stop or Blankenfelder Straße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Schonhauser Allee Arkaden.
Buch
Even though there aren't top sights in Buch, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Kartbahn Schönerlinde. Jump on the metro at Berlin-Buch S-Bahn to see more of the city.
Prenzlauer Berg
Travellers choose Prenzlauer Berg for its lively bars. Hop aboard the metro at Thomas-Mann-Straße Tram Stop or Greifswalder Straße-Ostseestraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Velodrom.
Friedrichshain
Known for its lively bars and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Friedrichshain. Top attractions like Simon-Dach-Strasse and Boxhagener Platz are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Frankfurter Gate U-Bahn or Bersarinplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Mitte
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Check out top attractions like Alexanderplatz and Brandenburg Gate, and jump on the metro at Unter den Linden Station or S+U Friedrichstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Moabit
Travellers choose Moabit for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Birkenstrasse U-Bahn or Turmstrasse U-Bahn and check out top sights like Classic Remise Berlin.
