sights near the hostel:

Potsdamer Platz

The Potsdamer Platz is one of the most historical locations in Berlin. During the 1920s it used to be the busiest place in the world - including the first traffic light in the world! The area was completely broken during the division of Berlin. In the 90s the Potsdamer Platz was the largest construction site in Europe and just a few years later it became the new center of Berlin. Today it daily attracts people from all over the world to enjoy extensive shopping tours and cinema trips. One highlight is the well-attended Sony Center. From the viewing platform on the Kohlkoff-house visitors have a magnificent panoramic view of Berlin’s downtown. Every year in February, the Potsdamer Platz is the heart of the Berlinale.

www.potsdamerplatz.de

Checkpoint Charlie

At no other place the atmosphere of the Cold War could be felt so clearly as at the Checkpoint Charlie. Now, there is no more watchtowers and harassments, just a replica of a guardhouse reminds of the frosty checkpoint. Not only an interesting place in Kreuzberg, but also a piece of history to see and touch in the Museum of the Berlin Wall.

www.mauermuseum.de

Parliament Building

Here you can literally smell history ...
The Reichstag is the seat of the German Bundestag and thus an emblem for the Parliament. Here, members are debating the future of Germany.
The Reichstag dome attracts visitors with its spectacular view over Berlin.

www.bundestag.de

	Holocaust Mahnmal Built by Peter Eisenman, the memorial commemorates the murdered Jews of Europe. If you are in the middle of the stelae field, you feel lost and anxious, a feeling that had up to six million Jews prior to their murder. A feeling that the architect want to convey to visitors. "Our dignity makes an unmistakable expression of the memory of the murdered European Jews," as Willy Brandt said. www.holocaust-denkmal-berlin.de

	Brandenburg Gate What was once the symbol of the division of Berlin, and thus was a symbol of the cold war, is now the landmark of a united Germany. The Brandenburg Gate is the world's most famous symbol of Berlin and embodies not only long-standing history, but also regularly unites people from all over the world for concerts and other events. www.brandenburgertor.de

	TV Tower 360 ° Berlin experience! At 203m altitude you have the best view of Berlin's attractions and surroundings. Failed to eat? 5m above the Telecafe invites you to eat dinner. The platform rotates 2 times in one hour on its own axis and thus offers an unique panoramic view of the exciting city “Berlin”. As a souvenir you can memorize coins to always carry a piece of Berlin in the wallet. www.tv-turm.de

	Rotes Rathaus The Red City Hall is the seat of the Berlin Senate and the Governing Mayor “Klaus Wowereit”. The name refers to the facade design with red brick. Remarkable is the sculptural decoration on the balcony on the first floor. www.rotesrathaus.de

	Nikolaiviertel Real Berlin since 770 years! That’s were Berlin once arose the city’s oldest church St. Nikolai. Where once Berlin's artists like Goethe and Heinrich Zille spent many hours of their lifes, today many restaurants with Berlin cousine, souvenir shops, boutiques and museums such as the Ephraim-Musuem, are located. www.nikolaiviertel-berlin.de

	Berlin Cathedrale The famous Berlin Cathedral is a prime attraction in Berlin. By entering the outer dome, one is convinced of the fantastic location of the "front door to the Museum Island" in the historic center of Berlin. Here, visitors can see the grave of the Hohenzollern with 94 burials from the late 16th Century, which is therefore of great cultural and historical value. www.berlinerdom.de

	Gendarmenmarkt Welcome to the most beautiful spot in Berlin! In the summer there are classical music concerts organized, and in the winter the big Christmas market sparkles between the pretty building. The central building is the concert hall, in the North side there is the French Cathedral and last but not least the German Cathedral on the opposite site. www.gendarmenmarktberlin.de

	Victory Column "Siegessäule" The Victory Column, with its golden Victoria, is also known as "The Gold Else." To commemorate the victory of the Prussian-Danish war, it was built to plans by Heinrich Strack. After the climb of 285 stairs to the supervision platform, visitors will be rewarded with a wonderful panoramic view. www.siegessaeule.de

	Kurfürstendamm The popular shopping street is located in the City West. The Kurfürstendamm is characterized by numerous department stores and high-society fashion shops. On the Lehniner square is a stage- a theater building in the expressive style of the 1920s located. www.kurfuerstendamm.de

	KaDeWe The famous „department store of the West "is perfect for strolling, buying and watching. After the building was completely destroyed during WWII, if finally could be re-opened in 1950 and from then became a symbol of market economy and economic miracles. Visitors are always happy to visit the gourmet section on 6^th floor. www.kadewe.de

	Olympic Stadium The former "Reich Sports Field“was built from 1934 to 1936 in celebration of the Olympic Summer Games in 1936 with a capacity of 100,000 visitors. Today, the main users, Hertha BSC holds its home matches at the Olympic Stadium. Concerts are also held by legendary music bands. www.olympiastadion-berlin.de

	Schloss Charlottenburg The largest and most beautiful castle in Berlin! The castle was built at the request of Sophie Charlotte, the wife of Frederic III, as a summer residence. From every corner of the castle you have a magnificent view in the large garden, which isespecially admired by visitors today. You can also see the large porcelain collection of the cosmopolitan „Sophie Charlotte” and many unique pieces of antique furniture from the Far East.