Wilhelmsruh Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Checkpoint Charlie
Learn about the history of Checkpoint Charlie, a well-known monument in Berlin. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
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.
Activities
Berlin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Live Commentary
Berlin: Berlin Story Bunker Entry Ticket
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Other neighbourhoods around Wilhelmsruh
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.
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 Meilenwerk Car Museum.
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.
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.
Tiergarten
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Zoo Berlin to Potsdamer Platz – discover Tiergarten, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
- Alexanderplatz
- Potsdamer Platz
- Zoo Berlin
- Brandenburg Gate
- Checkpoint Charlie
- Mercedes-Benz Arena
- Berlin TV Tower
- Reichstag Building
- Waldbühne
- East Side Gallery
- Berlin Wall Memorial
- Museum Island
- Friedrichstadt-Palast
- Checkpoint Charlie Museum
- Sanssouci Palace
- Berlin Cathedral
- Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
- Europa Center