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Berlin TV Tower

The Berlin TV Tower is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Head right to the top for a spectacular view of Berlin's top landmarks such as Brandenburg Gate and Alexanderplatz from 207 m in the sky. Book Berlin TV Tower tickets with us to get skip-the-line entry and dine at the Revolving Restaurant Sphere for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

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Berlin TV Tower
Berlin TV Tower overlooking cityscape, view from observation deck.
View of Berlin cityscape from TV tower observation deck.
Binoculars on observation deck overlooking Berlin cityscape from TV Tower.
People socializing at the bar in Berlin TV Tower.
Berlin TV Tower closeup against blue sky.
Berlin cityscape featuring the Berlin TV Tower and surrounding architecture.
Flexible duration
  • Bypass long ticket queues with fast-track access to Berlin’s tallest structure, the Berlin TV Tower, and enjoy unlimited time soaking in views of the city's skyline.

  • Step into the tower's observation deck and take in 360° panoramic views, spotting landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Cathedral, and Museum Island.

  • Enhance your visit with a virtual reality experience (Berlin's Odyssey) that takes you on an immersive journey through 9 centuries of Berlin’s rich and turbulent history.

  • Relax with a drink at Sphere, the highest bar in Berlin, perched above the skyline, perfect for grabbing that unforgettable photo.

  • Fun fact: The Berlin TV Tower was nicknamed the “Pope’s Revenge” or “St. Walter” because, when sunlight hits the mirrored dome, it reflects the shape of a cross. This effect was especially embarrassing for the atheist East German regime that built the tower!

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  • Bypass long ticket queues with fast-track access to Berlin’s tallest structure, the Berlin TV Tower, and enjoy unlimited time soaking in views of the city's skyline.

  • Step into the tower's observation deck and take in 360° panoramic views, spotting landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Cathedral, and Museum Island.

  • Enhance your visit with a virtual reality experience (Berlin's Odyssey) that takes you on an immersive journey through 9 centuries of Berlin’s rich and turbulent history.

  • Relax with a drink at Sphere, the highest bar in Berlin, perched above the skyline, perfect for grabbing that unforgettable photo.

  • Fun fact: The Berlin TV Tower was nicknamed the “Pope’s Revenge” or “St. Walter” because, when sunlight hits the mirrored dome, it reflects the shape of a cross. This effect was especially embarrassing for the atheist East German regime that built the tower!

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€27.50
Berlin TV Tower against a clear blue sky.
Food and drinks served at a table inside Berlin TV Tower restaurant.
Guests dining at the Berlin TV Tower restaurant with city views.
Dining at Berlin TV Tower with city view.
View from Berlin TV Tower restaurant overlooking cityscape.
Berlin TV Tower at sunset with cityscape below.
1 hr
  • Bypass long wait lines and head straight to the top of the Berlin TV Tower with a reserved table at the Sphere Tim Raue Restaurant.

  • Savour a curated menu designed by Michelin-starred chef Tim Raue, with dining packages to suit every occasion.

  • Spot Berlin’s most iconic landmarks from your revolving platform, including the historic Brandenburg Gate, the vibrant Alexanderplatz, and the sprawling Tiergarten.

  • Make your visit unforgettable with the perfect blend of panoramic city views and exceptional cuisine at Berlin’s highest restaurant.

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  • Bypass long wait lines and head straight to the top of the Berlin TV Tower with a reserved table at the Sphere Tim Raue Restaurant.

  • Savour a curated menu designed by Michelin-starred chef Tim Raue, with dining packages to suit every occasion.

  • Spot Berlin’s most iconic landmarks from your revolving platform, including the historic Brandenburg Gate, the vibrant Alexanderplatz, and the sprawling Tiergarten.

  • Make your visit unforgettable with the perfect blend of panoramic city views and exceptional cuisine at Berlin’s highest restaurant.

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€28.50
Guests dining at the Berlin TV Tower restaurant.
Berlin TV Tower closeup against blue sky.
People dining at the Berlin TV Tower restaurant with city views.
Breakfast spread with bread, cheese, meats, and fruit at Berliner Fernsehturm, Berlin.
Fricandó dish with mushrooms and greens on a white plate, Berlin.
Guests dining at the Berlin TV Tower restaurant with city views.
Cheesecake mousse with crumble and garnish in a dish, Berlin.
German meatballs with mashed potatoes and garnish, Berlin.
Berlin dessert with berry sauce and cream on a decorative plate.
Berlin cityscape featuring the Berlin TV Tower and surrounding architecture.
1 hr 30 min
Meals included
  • Walk into the Berlin TV Tower without waiting in long lines and head straight to the Sphere Restaurant by Tim Raue, soaring high above the city skyline.

  • Savour drinks and menus crafted by renowned Michelin-starred chef Tim Raue, bringing culinary flair to your sky-high experience.

  • Take in sweeping panoramic views of Berlin from the city’s highest revolving dining spot, with sights of landmarks like Alexanderplatz and the Berlin Cathedral.

  • Choose from a 3-course vegan meal, a gourmet 4-course dinner, or a premium breakfast, and enhance your dining with sparkling wine aperitifs, wine or non-alcoholic pairings, and specialty coffee.

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  • Walk into the Berlin TV Tower without waiting in long lines and head straight to the Sphere Restaurant by Tim Raue, soaring high above the city skyline.

  • Savour drinks and menus crafted by renowned Michelin-starred chef Tim Raue, bringing culinary flair to your sky-high experience.

  • Take in sweeping panoramic views of Berlin from the city’s highest revolving dining spot, with sights of landmarks like Alexanderplatz and the Berlin Cathedral.

  • Choose from a 3-course vegan meal, a gourmet 4-course dinner, or a premium breakfast, and enhance your dining with sparkling wine aperitifs, wine or non-alcoholic pairings, and specialty coffee.

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€65
Berlin TV Tower and cityscape with guided cruise boat on the Spree River.
Berlin TV Tower closeup against blue sky.
Berlin TV Tower overlooking cityscape, view from observation deck.
Berliner Dom viewed from a river cruise, with a boat passing under a bridge.
Sightseeing boats with passengers cruising on the Spree River in Berlin Mitte.
Dining area inside Berlin TV Tower with panoramic city views.
Woman using binoculars to view Berlin TV Tower from observation deck.
Berlin Cathedral viewed from a boat on the Spree River during a city cruise.
Sightseeing boat on the Spree River near the Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus in Berlin Mitte.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
Transfers included
  • Experience Berlin from two contrasting vantage points: 368 meters above the city and from the River Spree, all in one value-packed combo ticket.

  • Relax as you set sail on the River Spree, once a historic trade route and now a symbol of a unified Germany, while taking in cultural landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag.

  • Learn about Berlin’s rich history with a multilingual audio guide and onboard commentary as you pass iconic sights such as the House of World Cultures and Bellevue Palace.

  • Then head up to Berlin's tallest building and admire the same landmarks from the 203-meter observation deck, offering unrivaled views of the city.

  • Fun fact: The Berlin TV Tower was originally planned to be just 130 meters tall and located in a different area, Müggelberge. Today, it stands proudly at 368 meters, offering some of the most photo-worthy views of Berlin.

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  • Experience Berlin from two contrasting vantage points: 368 meters above the city and from the River Spree, all in one value-packed combo ticket.

  • Relax as you set sail on the River Spree, once a historic trade route and now a symbol of a unified Germany, while taking in cultural landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag.

  • Learn about Berlin’s rich history with a multilingual audio guide and onboard commentary as you pass iconic sights such as the House of World Cultures and Bellevue Palace.

  • Then head up to Berlin's tallest building and admire the same landmarks from the 203-meter observation deck, offering unrivaled views of the city.

  • Fun fact: The Berlin TV Tower was originally planned to be just 130 meters tall and located in a different area, Müggelberge. Today, it stands proudly at 368 meters, offering some of the most photo-worthy views of Berlin.

from €46.50
€44.17

5% off

Berlin TV Tower and Brandenburg Gate with hop-on hop-off bus.
Berlin TV Tower closeup against blue sky.
Binoculars on observation deck overlooking Berlin cityscape from TV Tower.
Big Bus Berlin tour bus in front of the Brandenburg Gate.
Participants on a Big Bus Berlin tour listen to a guide near the Reichstag building.
Dining area inside Berlin TV Tower with panoramic city views.
Berlin cityscape featuring the Berlin TV Tower and surrounding architecture.
Participants on a Big Bus Berlin tour reading brochures with the TV Tower in the background.
Big Bus Berlin tour passing by the Brandenburg Gate.
Tour guide showing a map to a family near Brandenburg Gate on Berlin hop-on hop-off bus tour.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Take the high-speed elevator 207 meters up the Berlin TV Tower and enjoy stunning views of the city from its iconic observation deck.

  • Spot famous city landmarks like Alexanderplatz, the Brandenburg Gate, and more from a whole new perspective.

  • Explore Berlin at your own pace with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass covering major sights like the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate.

  • Enjoy up to 20 convenient stops along the Red and Blue routes, complete with onboard audio commentary in multiple languages, free Wi-Fi, and open-air deck seating.

  • Did you know? During the Cold War, the Berlin TV Tower was visible from West Berlin, and when illuminated at night, it became an unintended symbol of Western presence and resilience.

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  • Take the high-speed elevator 207 meters up the Berlin TV Tower and enjoy stunning views of the city from its iconic observation deck.

  • Spot famous city landmarks like Alexanderplatz, the Brandenburg Gate, and more from a whole new perspective.

  • Explore Berlin at your own pace with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass covering major sights like the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate.

  • Enjoy up to 20 convenient stops along the Red and Blue routes, complete with onboard audio commentary in multiple languages, free Wi-Fi, and open-air deck seating.

  • Did you know? During the Cold War, the Berlin TV Tower was visible from West Berlin, and when illuminated at night, it became an unintended symbol of Western presence and resilience.

from €65.50
€56.76

13% off

Berlin WelcomeCard with view of Bode Museum and TV Tower, offering unlimited public transport.
Yellow tram traveling through Berlin city street with modern buildings.
Altes Museum in Berlin with neoclassical facade and statues.
Cyclists on a guided tour ride past historic buildings in Berlin.
Wax figure in pink outfit at Madame Tussauds Berlin.
Guests enjoying drinks at Berlin Icebar.
S-Bahn train crossing a bridge on Museum Island, Berlin.
Torturer interacting with a visitor at the Berlin Dungeon in a medieval-themed setting.
City Circle Hop-On Hop-Off bus near Bellevue Palace, Berlin.
Visitors experiencing optical illusion in the Ames Room at Illuseum Berlin.
Spree river cruise passing Museum Island with Berlin TV Tower in the background.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Get up to 50% discounts at 170+ attractions, city tours, and more with the Berlin Welcome Card.

  • Explore top landmarks like the Anne Frank Center, Berlin Cathedral, and Madame Tussauds Berlin at discounted rates.

  • Pick public transport zones you’d like to access. Zone AB to see the heart of Berlin city, or zone ABC, which covers the outskirts.

  • By purchasing one pass & skipping ticketing queues, enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience with unlimited access to the public transport network.

  • Choose between 48/72-hour or 4/5/6-day passes to explore the city, and upgrade to include multilingual city audio guides.

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  • Get up to 50% discounts at 170+ attractions, city tours, and more with the Berlin Welcome Card.

  • Explore top landmarks like the Anne Frank Center, Berlin Cathedral, and Madame Tussauds Berlin at discounted rates.

  • Pick public transport zones you’d like to access. Zone AB to see the heart of Berlin city, or zone ABC, which covers the outskirts.

  • By purchasing one pass & skipping ticketing queues, enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience with unlimited access to the public transport network.

  • Choose between 48/72-hour or 4/5/6-day passes to explore the city, and upgrade to include multilingual city audio guides.

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€26.90
Illuseum Berlin light tunnel and Berlin TV Tower view.
Visitors experiencing an upside-down room at Illuseum Berlin.
Person looking into a fragmented mirror at Illuseum Berlin.
Berlin TV Tower closeup against blue sky.
Woman using binoculars to view Berlin TV Tower from observation deck.
Mirrored reflections in Illuseum Berlin's Infinity Room.
Tangram puzzle being solved at Illuseum Berlin.
Child interacting with optical illusion exhibit at Illuseum Berlin.
Binoculars on observation deck overlooking Berlin cityscape from TV Tower.
Berlin TV Tower against clear blue sky, Berlin, Germany.
Dining area inside Berlin TV Tower with panoramic city views.
Flexible duration
  • Let your imagination run wild at the Illuseum as you enter a world of baffling holograms and gravity-defying spaces in this interactive museum.

  • Experience illusions where you see yourself shrinking or growing while learning about perception, vision, and the human brain through games and puzzles.

  • The Berlin TV Tower fast view ticket offers access to a stunning 360-degree panorama of Berlin, 207 meters above street level at the observation deck.

  • Skip long queues and get an opportunity to spot iconic landmarks like Alexanderplatz and the Brandenburg Gate from the city's highest bar.

  • Fun fact: The Berlin TV Tower, at a height of 368 meters, is the tallest structure in Germany and the fourth tallest freestanding structure in Europe!

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  • Let your imagination run wild at the Illuseum as you enter a world of baffling holograms and gravity-defying spaces in this interactive museum.

  • Experience illusions where you see yourself shrinking or growing while learning about perception, vision, and the human brain through games and puzzles.

  • The Berlin TV Tower fast view ticket offers access to a stunning 360-degree panorama of Berlin, 207 meters above street level at the observation deck.

  • Skip long queues and get an opportunity to spot iconic landmarks like Alexanderplatz and the Brandenburg Gate from the city's highest bar.

  • Fun fact: The Berlin TV Tower, at a height of 368 meters, is the tallest structure in Germany and the fourth tallest freestanding structure in Europe!

from €43.50
€41.32

5% off

City cruise on the Spree River and view of Berlin TV Tower.
Berliner Dom viewed from a river cruise, with a boat passing under a bridge.
Tour boat cruising on the Spree River in Berlin with modern buildings in the background.
Berlin TV Tower overlooking cityscape, view from observation deck.
Berlin TV Tower closeup against blue sky.
Sightseeing boat on the Spree River near the Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus in Berlin Mitte.
Berlin Cathedral viewed from a boat on the Spree River during a city cruise.
Binoculars on observation deck overlooking Berlin cityscape from TV Tower.
Berlin TV Tower against clear blue sky, Berlin, Germany.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Discover Berlin's iconic landmarks on a 1-hour waterfront cruise on the River Spree with an onboard audio guide in 12 languages.

  • Glide past the new Regierungsviertel, home to the Reichstag parliament, House of World Cultures which is Berlin's renowned cultural hub and more.

  • Step onto the Berlin TV Tower's observation deck, soaring 207 meters above ground with 1.2 million visitors from 90 countries annually.

  • Take in the breathtaking panorama of Berlin and spot iconic landmarks like Alexanderplatz and the Brandenburg Gate from the tower.

  • Fun fact: In 2004, for the tower's 50th anniversary, a unique stunt saw a basketball court set up on the observation deck, hosting pro players for a match!

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  • Discover Berlin's iconic landmarks on a 1-hour waterfront cruise on the River Spree with an onboard audio guide in 12 languages.

  • Glide past the new Regierungsviertel, home to the Reichstag parliament, House of World Cultures which is Berlin's renowned cultural hub and more.

  • Step onto the Berlin TV Tower's observation deck, soaring 207 meters above ground with 1.2 million visitors from 90 countries annually.

  • Take in the breathtaking panorama of Berlin and spot iconic landmarks like Alexanderplatz and the Brandenburg Gate from the tower.

  • Fun fact: In 2004, for the tower's 50th anniversary, a unique stunt saw a basketball court set up on the observation deck, hosting pro players for a match!

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€46.50

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About Berlin TV Tower

The Berlin TV Tower is a prominent icon in the city’s skyline and offers breathtaking views from its observation deck. The tower also offers a revolving Sphere Restaurant, which turns every 30 minutes, making for a unique dining experience. If you want to know more about the city’s history and construction process, consider the virtual tour, Berlin’s Odyssey. The symbolic nature of the TV Tower extends beyond its architecture and embodies Berlin’s resilience and ability to transform from a divided city into a vibrant, united metropolis.


Address
Panoramastraße 1A, 10178 Berlin, Germany
Also known as
Berlin Fernsehturm
Year opened
1969
Founded by
Hermann Henselmann
Visitors per year
1200000
Expected wait time - Standard
30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
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Jonathan Davies
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Jonathan

United Kingdom
Aug 2025
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It was a great landmark to visit and a great experience for my first visit to Berlin. Getting tickets and information was very easy and everyone at the tower was polite and welcoming. The easy way to book and pay by phone made every step of my visit a trouble free and enjoyable holiday. Thank you.
Manjinder Dhesi
GB

Manjinder

United Kingdom
Jul 2025
5/5

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Visiting the Berlin TV Tower (Fernsehturm) was one of the absolute highlights of my trip to Berlin! From the moment I arrived, everything was smooth and well-organized. The staff were friendly, the lines moved quickly, and the elevator ride to the top was thrilling! Once I reached the observation deck, I was blown away. The 360° panoramic views of Berlin were nothing short of breathtaking. From the Brandenburg Gate to the Spree River, every iconic landmark was visible in crystal-clear detail. I especially loved the interactive guides that explained what I was seeing — super helpful for first-time visitors. I also stopped at the rotating Sphere restaurant for a coffee and dessert, and it was such a unique experience watching the city slowly turn beneath me. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the service was excellent. If you're visiting Berlin, the TV Tower is a must-see — not just for the view, but for the entire experience. I'd go again in a heartbeat! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #BerlinTVTower #Fernsehturm #BestViewInBerlin #UnforgettableExperience
Oleksandr Cherniavskyi
UA

Oleksandr

Ukraine
Aug 2025
4/5

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View from top is not the best. I was not really impressed. However, on the 1 floor you can take VR tour and it was amazing. Really deep diving and new experiences. Highly recommend.
Milly Perzon Dadon
IL

Milly

Israel
Aug 2025
5/5

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We visited the restaurant at the Berlin TV Tower and had a wonderful experience. It’s a highly recommended activity for all ages – we went as a family, and everyone really enjoyed it. We were seated exactly at the time of our reservation, and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. Overall, it was a great experience with delicious food and an incredible view. Definitely worth a visit!
Simon, Doris
DE

Simon,

Germany
Jun 2025
4/5

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Riding the subway was therefore completely uncomplicated. It's a pity that not all companies take part, e g New Museum. Unfortunately they have their own system.
Anton Reinhardt Huf

Anton

Jun 2025
4/5

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The deliberate use of buses and suburban trains (for sightseeing above ground) was very good for our requirements and needs. Clean buses, problem-free suburban trains, punctuality and no unpleasant incidents made the trips a good experience.
Gaetano Spinelli

Gaetano

May 2022
5/5
Ottima organizzazione. Anche il pranzo al ristorante visto il prezzo all'altezza ( una zuppa e un hamburger ma di buona qualità)
Susan van den Ende

Susan

Jun 2022
5/5
Super welcoming people, awesome view, lovely breakfast with enough time to take it all in, definitely a special experience!
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