47 Interesting Places to See Cold War Sites in Berlin

The Cold War played a major role in Berlin’s history and shaped the city that we see today. With so many places to see Cold War sites in Berlin, you could easily spend your entire trip doing not much else.

If you’re interested in Cold War history, this extensive list of Berlin Cold War attractions is for you.

Some of the places on this list are some of Berlin’s top sights you’ve most likely heard of because they are important attractions to include on any Berlin itinerary. But others are a little more obscure and often overlooked hidden gems in Berlin.

Where to find Cold War sites in Berlin

From the famous and flashy to the little known and far flung, this list of Cold War attractions in Berlin is a great way to explore the city’s recent past.

Also, check out our list of the best World War II and Cold War sites in Berlin.

Berlin Cold War Sites Map

There are a ton of different Berlin Cold War sites in this blog post, so I’ve put them all on a map to help you find them and plan your trip.

Berlin Wall Memorial at Bernauer Strasse

The Berlin Wall is one of the biggest reminders of the Cold War. And the Bernauer Strasse Wall Memorial is one of the best places in Berlin to learn about Berlin Wall history.

This 1.4km (0.87 mile) section of road has some of the last remaining pieces of the Berlin Wall. When the Wall went up, neighbors living on opposite sides of the street were suddenly torn apart as the Wall separated buildings on the East side of the street from those on the West.

This open air memorial shows where the Wall stood, where apartment buildings were on the East, where escape tunnels were dug, and more. Placards describe what it was like living on the eastern side of Bernauer Strasse before and after the Wall went up, how it affected the neighborhood, how people tried to escape, and many other details.

About midway down the street, there’s a building with a tower that allows you to see over the Wall that still stands and into the death strip. At the visitors center, don’t miss the two short films (alternating time slots for German and English) depicting the Wall in the city as well as what it was like out in the countryside.

The East Side Gallery is more famous, but the Bernauer Strasse Wall Memorial is a better place to learn about the Wall and its effects.

Read more about visiting the Berlin Wall Memorial at Bernauer Strasse.

Location: Bernauer Str. 119, 13355 Berlin

East Side Gallery

The East Side Gallery is the most well known section of the Berlin Wall, and it runs along a stretch of the Spree River. At 1.3km (0.8 mile) this is considered the longest open air gallery in the world.

Shortly after the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, artists from 21 countries came here to paint murals to celebrate Germany being reunited and to remind the world of terrible things that occurred here. Over the years, the art has changed several times, and you can now see art covering current issues the world faces.

There are several sections you’ve undoubtedly seen pictures of, but it’s worth taking your time to admire as much of the East Side Gallery as you have time for. You’ll find lots of other pieces of art that grab you, even if they’re not so famous.

This popular Berlin Cold War attraction is open 24/7 but is best enjoyed during daylight hours. Check out more places to see the Berlin Wall.

See also our full guide to visiting the East Side Gallery for tips, directions, things to do nearby, places to eat nearby, and more.

Location: Mühlenstraße 3-100, 10243 Berlin

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DDR Museum

Located close to Museum Island, the DDR museum is one of the most interactive museums in Berlin. DDR stands for Deutsche Demokratische Republik, the German for German Democratic Republic, or East Germany.

At this museum, visitors get to experience what life was like in East Germany including details about the Stasi, the Berlin Wall, and other historical facts. You’ll find regular exhibitions where guests are encouraged to touch and interact with historical artifacts.

It’s a museum for all ages with interactive exhibits for kids, like the Kindergarten installation. This immersive exhibit takes kids into the world of East Germany and shows them what life would have been like for them at that time.

Consider booking a skip the line ticket for the DDR Museum to save time.

Location: Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 1, 10178 Berlin

Checkpoint Charlie

Checkpoint Charlie was once an important border crossing point between East and West Berlin. Though there were several crossings, this one is the most well known.

Today it’s a simple tourist attraction, a small hut in the middle of the road. Fake guards stood here for photo ops until recently, but they aren’t allowed to be there anymore.

Honestly, it’s kind of cheesy. If you’re taking the time to see it, at least make sure you visit the Checkpoint Charlie Wall Museum (next on our list) to learn more about the history.

Location: Friedrichstraße 43-45, 10117 Berlin

Checkpoint Charlie Wall Museum

The Checkpoint Charlie Museum documents the escape of East Germans and the tragedies of the Berlin Wall through chaotically displayed photographs. The array of images, videos and miniatures all tell stories of how East Germany residents struggled to cross the border during the Cold War.

Although many of the stories told here are sad, this historical museum honors the bravery of these escapees and the kindness of the Checkpoint Charlie guards (those who refused to comply with the orders to shoot escapees).

Location: Friedrichstraße 43-45, 10969 Berlin

Palace of Tears

The Palace of Tears, or Tränenpalast in German, was used by the DDR dictatorship to control those who were crossing the border between the DDR and West Berlin. It was constructed in 1962 and is located at the Friedrichstraße train station.

Here many people were forced by border guards to leave their families and friends as they were denied any access to the border. Today, the exhibits at this Berlin Cold War attraction serve as a reminder of the separation of Germany and all the tears that were shed in connection with it.

Read about what you need to know for visiting the Palace of Tears Museum.

Location: Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin

TV Tower

One of the most famous landmarks in Berlin, the TV Tower can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. It’s one of the tallest structures in Germany and the European Union, standing at 368 meters (1,207 feet) tall, and it was inaugurated on October 3, 1969.

This was less than two months after the start of the Berlin Wall. Built by the Soviets, it was meant to represent the strength of communist East Germany, and its presence loomed over residents on both sides of the divide.

Now that the Cold War is over, it is now a symbol of the reunification of Germany and a symbol of Berlin itself.

Westin Grand Hotel: Get your own piece of the Wall

The Westin Grand Hotel opened in 1987 under the name The Grand Hotel, and it was only open to foreign visitors to East Berlin. A little more than two years after its opening, the Berlin Wall fell.

Over the years, the hotel has been refurbished and upgraded – and the Stasi spy equipment has been removed. Eventually it came under the ownership of the Westin group of hotels.

Trabi Museum

A Trabant, or Trabi for short, was a car produced in East Germany during the Cold War. Though they were modern when they first came out in the late 1950s, they didn’t change much over the decades and became symbolic of the stagnant economy.

Today these old cars are collectors’ items for car enthusiasts. They’re also used in popular tours (listed below) of the city where you can actually drive a Trabi and see the sights.

If you love these quirky old cars, or if a visit to a classic car museum is something you enjoy, you might want to check out the displays at the Trabi Museum, just around the corner from Checkpoint Charlie.

Book a ticket for the Trabi Museum here.

Location: Zimmerstraße 14-15, 10969 Berlin

Remains of the Berlin Wall at Niederkirchnerstr

Pieces of the Berlin Wall are scattered around the city, and they’re interesting Cold War sights in Berlin to visit. Right near the Topography of Terror is one of the longest remaining sections of the Berlin Wall, located on Niederkirchnerstraße.

Location: Niederkirchnerstraße 1, 10117 Berlin

Die Mauer – The Wall Panorama Museum

A fascinating experience, this museum focuses on the Berlin Wall and what it was like to live in Berlin during the Cold War. It’s an immersive experience that shows you what it was like living near the death strip in the 1980s.

Location: Friedrichstraße 205, 10117 Berlin

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Former Soviet watchtower near Potsdamer Platz

All along the Berlin Wall, the Soviets set up watchtowers in order to monitor the border zone. Most are now gone, but one of the few still standing, and the only one of its kind that still stands, is just a block away from Potsdamer Platz.

It’s currently owned by Die Mauer Wall Museum, who once ran tours that included going into the tower. But the German government wants to demolish it and put a bureaucratic building in its place.

The museum is fighting to protect it, but its fate remain uncertain. It is currently in a construction zone, and you can’t get too close to it, though you can still see it.

Location: Erna-Berger-Straße, 10117 Berlin

Die Mauer – The Wall Museum at Leipziger Platz

This excellent museum has exhibits about the Berlin Wall including photos and information you never knew about. Come here to learn loads about Cold War history and the Berlin Wall.

Location: Leipziger Pl. 11, 10117 Berlin

Pieces of the Berlin Wall at Potsdamer Platz

Yet another piece of the Berlin Wall can be found at Potsdamer Platz. Here you’ll find a few slabs of Wall and info panels in between them.

And for some reason lots of gum has been stuck onto the Wall pieces. I wouldn’t go out of my way for this one, but if you’re already in the area, stop by for a couple minutes.

Nearby you can find a few more pieces tucked into side streets and a few blocks over on Leipziger Platz. There’s even one at Panoramapunkt, up on the viewing platform.

Location: Potsdamer Platz, Leipziger Pl., 10785 Berlin

Brandenburg Gate

Visiting Brandenburg Gate is a must on any list of things to do in Berlin. Even though it was constructed in the late 1700s, its meaning has transformed over the years, and it has significant Cold War ties.

When Berlin was divided by the Wall during the Cold War, Brandenburg Gate stood in no man’s land, just barely to the East of the border. To many people, it represented the separation of the two sides.

President Reagan gave his famous “Tear down this wall!” speech from the western side of the gate, where people on the eastern side could hear.

Now that Germany has been reunited, the gate represents unity. It is one of the most famous places to see in Berlin, and one of the most famous landmarks in Germany.

Location: Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin

Reagan memorial plaque

US President Ronald Reagan gave his famous “Tear down this wall!” speech from the western side of the Brandenburg Gate, close enough to the Wall that people on the eastern side could hear.

He is remembered with a plaque on the edge of Tiergarten park at about where he would’ve been standing. The plaque is on the ground on the sidewalk, so it’s kind of easy to miss if you don’t realize you should be looking down.

Location: Strasse des 17. Juni, across the street from Brandenburg Gate

Parliament of Trees

This monument honors 258 people who fell victim of the Berlin Wall. It’s a creative memorial that includes 16 trees, one planted by the state president from each of the 16 German federal states in 1990.

The Parliament of Trees uses 58 authentic parts of the Berlin Wall, and for each year the Wall stood, there is a number indicating how many people died. Photos, flowers, memorial stones, and more round out this interesting Cold War site in Berlin.

Location: East bank of the Spree River, opposite the Reichstag Building, Schiffbauerdamm, 10117 Berlin

White Crosses

Another Cold War site in Berlin you might not have heard of is the White Crosses memorial. Wooden white crosses honor a handful of people who died trying to flee East Berlin across the border.

Location: near the Reichstag Building, Reichstagsufer, 10117 Berlin

Tempelhof Park

One of Berlin’s largest green spaces is Tempelhofer Feld, a former airport that has been turned into a park. In 1948-1949, the airport was the hub of the Berlin Airlift, which kept West Berlin supplied with goods during the Berlin Blockade.

Even after the Berlin Wall came down and East and West Germany reunited, this airport continued to operate. It wasn’t until 2008 that the airport closed.

In 2010, it reopened as a public park, and the runway and airport building remain. Today you can enjoy walking, running, roller blading, cycling, kite surfing, and more all on a former airport runway.

There are grassy areas where you can have a picnic, gardening areas, fenced dog areas, bird protection areas, and more. This is definitely one of the best parks in Berlin and a significant Cold War sight to see in Berlin.

Location: Platz d. Luftbrücke 5, 12101 Berlin (This is the terminal building, but the park can be accessed from many sides.)

Airlift Memorial

Aside from seeing Tempelhof itself, you should also go to the front of the airport building and check out the Airlift Memorial. It honors the pilots that flew in and out of this airport to make sure West Berliners had food and supplies.

Location: Platz d. Luftbrücke 2, 12101 Berlin

Deutsches Technikmuseum

The Deutsches Technikmuseum, or German Museum of Technology, is a modern museum where you can learn about the history of science. Much of it has nothing to do with the Cold War.

So why did I include it on this list? Well, among the many exhibits is one about the Berlin Airlift.

It describes how they were able to get so many planes in and out of Tempelhof in such a tight schedule to make it all work. The museum itself is really interesting, but if you’re a Cold War buff, be sure to spend some time in this section.

Location: Trebbiner Str. 9, 10963 Berlin

Spy Museum

Since Berlin is the world’s capital of spies, it is not surprising that a modern, unique spy museum sits at its heart. The Berlin Spy Museum is a private museum that focuses on showcasing spies and espionage history, including espionage during World War II and the Cold War.

Using current multi-media based technology, visitors will gain an in-depth insight into the history of espionage. The fun and immersive experience will show you how to detect the sneakiest tricks used by secret services and agents.

Book a ticket for the Spy Museum here.

Location: Leipziger Pl. 9, 10117 Berlin

Reichstag Building

The current seat of the German Parliament, the Reichstag Building has quite a history with both World War II and the Cold War.

It was used by the German government until 1933 when a fire greatly damaged the building. Marking the end of the Weimar Republic and the strengthening of the Nazi dictatorship, the building was neglected and suffered more damage during WWII.

After the war, when Berlin was divided into East and West, the Reichstag Building sat in the West just steps from the Berlin Wall. The seat of the German government has moved to Bonn, and though the building was somewhat repaired, it was seldom used.

After reunification, the building was redesigned and restored. It opened in 1999, and the German Parliament returned here once again.

Today you can take a free tour of the Reichstag Building with advanced registration. It’s one of the most popular free things to do in Berlin.

Location: Platz der Republik 1, 11011 Berlin

>>Read: 27 Meaningful Places to See World War II Sites in Berlin

Oberbaumbrücke

Oberbaumbrücke, or Oberbaum Bridge, was built in the early 1700s, though at the time it was a simple wooden bridge. The current ornate form you’ll see today was built in the late 1800s.

The bridge crosses the Spree River connecting Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg, giving it an important position during the Cold War. Though it was damaged during World War II, the bridge was repaired enough to be used as a pedestrian crossing between East and West Berlin.

A few years after the Wall fell, the bridge was fully repaired and is used by cars, pedestrians, and the U1 and U3 Ubahn lines. Check out our full guide to visiting the Oberbaum Bridge.

Location: Oberbaumbrücke, 10243 Berlin

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The Wall Museum by the East Side Gallery

Right near the East Side Gallery is a museum dedicated to the history of the Berlin Wall. Here you can see exhibits about the beginning phases of the Wall, the death zone, how the Wall effected people’s lives and more.

The museum also honors those who died at the Wall between August 13, 1961 and November 9, 1989.

Location: Mühlenstraße 78-80, 10243 Berlin

Mauerpark

During the Cold War, the area that is now Mauerpark was part of the death zone, which was the area between the Berlin Wall and the East/West border. It was where people trying to escape often got shot, hence the name.

Today it’s one of the city’s favorite parks. On Sundays, the most well known flea market is held here along with karaoke a little outside the flea market area.

There’s even a section of the Wall still standing here, known as the graffiti Wall. Even though it’s considered a monument, the graffiti has been deemed to fit with the spirit of the park, so it is allowed.

Location: Gleimstraße 55, 10437 Berlin

Karl-Marx-Allee

Karl-Marx-Allee is a major road running from Mitte near Alexanderplatz down into Friedrichshain. When the Soviets were in control, this was part of East Berlin.

Grand Soviet-style buildings were built along this road from about Strausberger Platz to a block past Frankfurter Tor, where the name actually changes to Frankfurter Allee. The whole road was called Stalin Allee at the time, but the name changed when Germany was reunited.

These buildings are a protected monument, and they’re quite impressive to see. They cover roughly 2.5 km (1.55 miles) of Karl-Marx-Allee and Frankfurter Allee.

Location: Karl-Marx-Allee from a little east of U Schillingstr to Frankfurter Allee a little east of U Frankfurter Tor

Cafe Moskau

On Karl-Marx-Allee, you can see Cafe Moskau, which was built in the early 1960s on what was then called Stalinallee. This restaurant was meant to symbolize the brotherhood between DDR and Soviet Union. They served Russian food, but it was also a place for black market and spying activities.

After the Wall fell and Germany reunited, it became a protected building, but the restaurant closed in 1995. It has since been restored, and today it is an events space, not a cafe. And even though you can’t eat there anymore, it makes for some good photos.

Location: Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin

9th of November Platz

One of the lesser known Cold War sights in Berlin, 9th of November Platz is located at a former border crossing in the northern section of the city. At this hidden gem in Berlin, you can find photos and info placards with history about the Wall and the day it came down, the 9th of November 1989.

The history of this location is also significant. The border crossing here was the first one to open up when it was accidentally announced that the Wall was opening.

This is also a great place to see cherry blossoms in Berlin if you happen to be visiting Berlin in spring. A handful are along the road at 9th of November Platz, and a bunch more are down the stairway in the park that runs parallel to the Sbahn tracks.

Location: Bornholmer Str. 61, 10439 Berlin

Stasi Museum

The Stasi were the secret police in East Germany. They carried out the communist idea of control and played a big part in East German life.

The Stasi Museum is a must see Cold War attraction in Berlin to learn about the history of the Stasi and the extent of their control on every day life. The museum is also located at the original headquarters of the Stasi.

It’s also one of the best cheap things to do in Berlin.

Location: Normannenstraße 20/Haus 1, 10365 Berlin

Cecilienhof Palace

Cecilienhof Palace was built from 1914 to 1917 in the style of an English Tudor manor house, and it was the last palace built by the Hohenzollern family. They ruled the Kingdom of Prussia and German Empire until the end of World War I.

This palace is also famous for being the location of the Potsdam conference from July 17 to August 2, 1945, when the Allies met to discuss and decide how to handle post war Europe and Asia. This meeting is seen as the end of World War II and the beginning of the Cold War.

This Cold War site is a great place to include on a day trip to Potsdam. Don’t forget to read about how to get from Berlin to Potsdam.

Location: Im Neuen Garten, 14469 Potsdam

Glienicker Brücke

This bridge, also known as the Bridge of Spies, is located in the southwest corner of Berlin at the border between Berlin and Brandenburg. The middle of the bridge was the line between East Germany and West Berlin during the Cold War.

This isn’t just any bridge though. During the Cold War, since this bridge was in an isolated location, it was used for exchanging high profile spies. The 2015 film Bridge of Spies was based on this time in the bridge’s history.

Location: Königstraße, 14109 Berlin

Rathaus Schöneberg

Schöneberg is a district in western Berlin, and during the Cold War, the Schöneberg Town Hall building was the official seat of the Governing Mayor, the West Berlin Senate, and the Berlin House of Representatives. It’s also where John F. Kennedy gave his famous “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech on June 26, 1963.

Location: Am Rathaus 2, 10825 Berlin

Gedenkstätte Berlin-Hohenschönhausen

The Gedenkstätte Berlin-Hohenschönhausen, or the Berlin Hohenschönhausen Memorial, is a museum in a former Stasi prison. It was the main prison of the East German secret police, and here you can learn the history of the Stasi and the communist dictatorship, and the many people who ended up here as prisoners.

Location: Genslerstraße 66, 13055 Berlin

Museum in der Kulturbrauerei

Kulturbrauerei is a former brewery in Prenzlauer Berg that now holds a movie theater, a few shops, a club, and more, and events are held in its large courtyard.

There’s also a museum here dedicated to every day life in communist East Germany during the 1970s and 1980s, and it’s free to enter and enjoy the exhibits.

Location: Knaackstraße 97, 10435 Berlin

Allied Museum

The Allied Museum, or Alliiertenmuseum in German, is a museum in southwest Berlin that tells the history of the Western Allies in Germany and in Berlin. You’ll see documents and memorabilia, as well as the British Hastings aircraft and a section of the British-American spy tunnel.

Location: Clayallee 135, 14195 Berlin

DDR Apartment Museum

If you’ve ever wanted to see what a typical apartment in East Berlin looked like, this is your chance. The Museumswohnung, or Apartment Museum, is a recreation of an apartment from the Cold War era, authentic in every detail possible.

Note: They are only open for a few hours on Sundays, so it’s best to call ahead to be sure they’re open.

Location: Hellersdorfer Str. 179, 12627 Berlin

Berlin Wall markers

As you’re walking around Berlin, you might notice markers on the ground. Though the Wall is gone, you can now see small plaques indicating where the Berlin Wall once stood dividing East from West.

They’re all along the former border within the city, but a few notable places near popular attractions include near Brandenburg Gate, near Mauerpark and the Wall Memorial at Bernauer Strasse, and near Topography of Terror.

There’s also a trail for hikers and cyclists all along the former border called the Mauerweg. You can follow the markers through the center of the city, but the trail continues out in the countryside. Outside the city center, you’ll see Mauerweg trail markers, but not the plaque type markers.

Location: Along the former border, mostly in the city center

Willy Brandt Forum

The Willy Brandt Forum is a museum dedicated to the life of one of Germany’s most important politicians.

As East Germany began building the Wall, Willy Brandt became the mayor of Berlin. He met with John F. Kennedy when he visited Berlin and gave his famous “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech.

In 1969, Brandt became the chancellor of West Germany and began working to build stronger connections with East Germany.

At the museum, you’ll find exhibits about his early life, about the time when he fled the country because Hilter took power, stories of his return and of his political life. There are photos, audio and video files, documents, his Nobel Peace Prize medal, and more.

Location: Behrenstraße 15, 10117 Berlin

Maxim Gorki Theater

Although this theater existed long before World War II or the Cold War, it has its own ties to Cold War history. The building was damaged during WWII, but the Soviets began repairs as early as 1945.

The theater reopened under the name Maxim Gorki Theatre in 1952. The programming was influenced by Russian and Soviet theater, and East German authors had their work shown here.

Today it is still a thriving theater in Mitte where you can catch a show. Some shows are free, while others are not, and some even have English subtitles.

Location: Am Festungsgraben 2, 10117 Berlin

Ampelmann

During the Cold War, the East and West had different crosswalk signals, and since the Wall came down, the Ampelmann from the East has become quite iconic. Items with the red and green Ampelmann on things like t-shirts, key chains, magnets, bags, and more now make for fun souvenirs from Berlin.

Although you will see many more of the DDR style crosswalk signals when you’re in the former East, they do exist on the West. So despite what you might read in other places, the crosswalk signal is not a good way to determine which side of the line you’re standing on.

Location: At an intersection near you in Berlin

Günter Litfin Memorial

When the Berlin Wall went up, the first death of someone trying to escape over the border was a man named Günter Litfin. It was on August 24, 1961 when he tried to swim through the Humboldthafen harbor in Mitte in an attempt to reach West Berlin.

Unfortunately the East Berlin police who were on duty to watch the border saw him and shot him. He died, leaving behind a brother in East Berlin who was able to get the watch tower turned into a memorial after the Wall came down.

The memorial stands almost hidden in front of some apartment buildings, just steps from the canal. You can easily see this memorial and then follow the Mauerweg along the water for a few minutes until you reach the sections of Berlin Wall remnants in Invaliedenfriedhof.

Location: Kieler Straße 2, 10155 Berlin

St Hedwig Cemetery: Section of the Berlin Wall

Along the northern edge of the St Hedwig Cemetery there’s a 15 meter (about 49 feet) section of the Berlin Wall that still stands. It runs along the Liesen Bridge that once crossed the border between West and East Berlin.

It’s easy to miss because there’s a brick wall in front of it, and there’s lots of plant life growing on it. But you can still see the Berlin Wall remnants here, and there is another big section you can only see by going into the cemetery.

Location: Liesenstraße 8, 10115 Berlin (cemetery address)

Gutspark Groß Glienicke: Section of the Berlin Wall

In the southwest corner of Berlin along the border with Brandenburg is a lake called Groß-Glienicker See. The border runs through the middle, and it was the border between West Berlin and East Germany during the Cold War.

Buoys marked the border in the water, and only West Berlin residents had access to go swimming here. On the northern tip of the lake, a section of the Wall still stands.

Location: Am Park 14B, 14476 Potsdam

Invalidenfriedhof: Section of the Berlin Wall

As the Wall was built, a lot of buildings and other places were displaced to make room for sections of the Wall, watch towers, and more. This cemetery, the Invalidenfriedhof, was an unfortunate victim.

More than 90% of the graves were moved to make room for watch towers, the death strip, and other things deemed necessary for patrolling the border. Today a section of the Berlin Wall and a section of the patrol road still remain as a reminder of its past.

There are some signs in German and a few in both German and English, but it’s a pleasant place to visit even without being able to understand all the signs. It’s right near one of the canals, and overall it feels very peaceful.

Location: Scharnhorststraße 31, 10115 Berlin

Puschkinallee/Schlesischer Busch: Section of the Berlin Wall

The border between East and West Berlin separated the districts of Kreuzberg and Treptow along the Flutgraben channel. A few meters of the Wall still stand here.

Nearby you can also see the Schlesischer Busch watch tower, which holds an art exhibition about this historic location.

Location: Puschkinallee 55, 12435 Berlin (watch tower address, look across the street for the section of the Wall)

Volkskammer

This is a German restaurant in Friedrichshain, but it’s not just any German restaurant. It has a DDR inspired menu, and the chefs are from the former East. Definitely an interesting place to eat for a little nostalgia.

Location: Str. der Pariser Kommune 18b, 10243 Berlin

DDR Softeis

Ok maybe this one is a bit of a stretch, but there is still a lot of nostalgia when it comes to certain things from East German life in the Cold War time. And one of the things people get nostaligic about is food, ice cream in particular.

Occasionally you’ll see someplace advertising that they have DDR Softeis or DDR Eis. This is ice cream made the way it was made in East Germany decades ago, so if you see some, give it a try.

To be honest, it just seems like normal soft ice cream to me. But like anything else from your childhood, this ice cream brings back fond memories for some people.

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