Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Popular places to visit
Checkpoint Charlie
You can learn about the history of Berlin with a visit to Checkpoint Charlie. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
East Side Gallery
Visit this monument along the Spree River to see more than 100 murals celebrating the fall of the Berlin Wall and Berlin’s reunification.
Checkpoint Charlie Museum
Once a point of tension and dramatic escape attempts, this Cold War relic is now one of Berlin's biggest tourist attractions.
Tempodrom
Enjoy a show at Tempodrom, a popular theatre in Berlin. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Jewish Museum Berlin
You can study the exhibits at Jewish Museum Berlin, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Berlin. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this vibrant area.
Oberbaum Bridge
Walk along one of Berlin’s iconic landmarks that once fortified Berlin and connected East to West. It now offers fantastic city and river views.
Activities
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Berlin Third Reich and Cold War 2-Hour Walking Tour
Berlin: Government District around the Reichstag Guided Tour
1-Hour River Cruise with Tour Guide. Bilingual (Ger/Engl)
Our pick of the best Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg Hotel Deals
GINN City & Lounge Yorck Berlin
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Mondrian Suites Berlin Checkpoint Charlie
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Me and All Hotel Berlin East Side, by Hyatt - NEW OPENING
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The Posthouse Berlin Potsdamer Platz - Leonardo Limited Edition
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Hampton by Hilton Berlin City East Side Gallery
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Kreuzberg
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Kreuzberg. You can visit top attractions like Jewish Museum Berlin and Checkpoint Charlie Museum, and jump on the metro at Prinzenstrasse U-Bahn or Kottbusser Gate U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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 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.
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.
Tempelhof-Schoeneberg
Check out the zoo while you're in Tempelhof-Schoeneberg. Hop on the metro at Tempelhof Station and Tempelhof U-Bahn to see top sights like Schoneberg Gasometer and Tempelhof Park.
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.
