Blankenburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Blankenburg
Popular places to visit
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz is a marvellous example of 1960s architecture and a centralised meeting place within Berlin that’s particularly popular with local residents.
Potsdamer Platz
Berliners come to celebrate their city in this public square, which was completely destroyed during the Second World War and isolated during the Cold War.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
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
Say “Guten Tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of the most comprehensive and elegant zoos in Europe.
Checkpoint Charlie
You can learn about the history of Berlin with a visit to Checkpoint Charlie. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Activities
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Berlin City walk Government District and Places of Democracy
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Boat Option
From Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Visita en español al campo de concentración Sachsenhausen
Our pick of the best Blankenburg Hotel Deals
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Small sized room pillows is so uncomfortable
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Outside looks outdated however the interior and inside is modern and very clean.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
IntercityHotel Berlin Airport BER Terminal 1+2
The property was clean, staff were super helpful & friendly and the room was very comfortable! Ideal location just outside of a u-bahn station, walkable to local shops & cafes and has been an excellent base for sightseeing & visiting local christmas markets!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
Good rooms and free parking was nice
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
H2 Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz
Room was clean and staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
TITANIC Comfort Berlin Mitte
Clean,comfty and adorable theme
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
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.
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.
Lichtenberg
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Lichtenberg. If sightseeing is on the list, Wellblechpalast is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Genslerstraße Tram Stop or Arendsweg Tram Stop to see more of the area.
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 Potsdamer Platz and Alexanderplatz, 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.
