Plänterwald Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Plänterwald
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.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
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.
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.
Olympiastadion
Catch an event at Olympiastadion during your trip to Berlin. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Berlin: 1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating
Explore Berlin: See All The Iconic Sights & Some Hidden Gems
From Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Our pick of the best Plänterwald Hotel Deals
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Great hotel. Friendly staff. Wonderful food. Ideal central location with Alexanderplatz station only minutes away, but the hotel is very dated, thin walls meant I could hear everything being said in the next room which didn’t help when they had a screaming child. The hotel also has a room cleaning ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Clean room, great staff, good location, fantastic breakfast.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
lovely clean hotel. Inbetween Ubahn stations so travel around the city was easy
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin
Nice clean room with a very modern spa
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Premier Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz
Bar didn’t have Beer AC wasn’t the best, it was very noisy outside all hours of the night people shouting. But great location and hotel was very clean and staff were friendly.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade
room was very different to how it was described. the bathroom was undersupplied, with no hand soap and the supposed "luxury" bath products being pretty bang average in quality, and also empty. we were also told there would be bathrobes, but there were none. we though "at least we can still get 24 ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Plänterwald
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like East Side Gallery and Uber Arena. See more of Berlin by jumping on the metro at Gorlitzer U-Bahn or Schlesisches Tor U-Bahn.
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.
Neukölln
You might enjoy the coffee shops while in Neukölln. Britzer Garten is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Britz-Süd Station or Britz South U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Kreuzberg
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Kreuzberg. You can visit top attractions like Berlinische Galerie and Jewish Museum Berlin, and jump on the metro at Prinzenstrasse U-Bahn or Kottbusser Gate U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Tempelhof
Get to know Tempelhof and its many features like its coffee shops and parks. You might want to explore sights like Tempelhof Park and Columbiahalle, and you can jump on the metro at Kaiserin Augusta Street U-Bahn or Ullsteinstrasse U-Bahn to get around the city.
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.
