Spandau Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.

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.

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.

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.

Checkpoint Charlie
You can learn about the history of Berlin with a visit to Checkpoint Charlie. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Activities

Berlin: Unlimited Germany Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Berlin: BMW Motorrad Production – See How Bikes Are Built

City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

Berlin: 1-Hour Boat Tour with Bilingual Guide (Ger/Eng)

1-Hour River Cruise with Tour Guide. Bilingual (Ger/Engl)
Our pick of the best Spandau Hotel Deals

Garner Hotel Berlin - Spandau by IHG
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

InterContinental Berlin by IHG
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Premier Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Spandau

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Kurfürstendamm to Zoo Berlin – discover Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Charlottenburg
Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Charlottenburg. Kurfürstendamm is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Richard Wagner Place U-Bahn or Bismarckstrasse U-Bahn to see more of Berlin.

West Berlin Centre
Travellers choose West Berlin Centre for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Uhlandstrasse U-Bahn or Savignyplatz S-Bahn and check out top sights like Kurfürstendamm.

Wilmersdorf
Consider a visit to Kurfürstendamm and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Wilmersdorf. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Hohenzollernplatz U-Bahn or Guntzelstrasse U-Bahn.

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.

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.