Overview
Completed in 1990 just after the Wall fell, this open-air gallery features murals by 118 artists from around the world, painted along a surviving stretch of the Wall beside the Spree River, all on themes of freedom and unity. The most famous mural depicts Brezhnev and Honecker's 'Fraternal Kiss,' alongside other iconic images like a Trabant car bursting through the wall. Though repeatedly damaged and restored over the decades, it remains one of the most vivid places to feel the history of division firsthand.
Opening Hours
Open-air, accessible 24 hours
🚇 Getting there
5-minute walk from S-Bahn Ostbahnhof or U-Bahn Warschauer Straße (U1)
Travel Tips
The 'Fraternal Kiss' mural always draws crowds — visit early morning for a clearer shot. Walk on to the Oberbaum Bridge to enjoy the riverside along the way.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Berlin, Germany from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Germany on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Korean Community · Korean Food
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Attractions near East Side Gallery
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Fernsehturm (TV Tower)
Germany's tallest structure at 368m — a space-age landmark above Alexanderplatz.
📍 2.7km away
Museum Island
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and cultural island gathering five world-class museums.
📍 3.4km away
Things to Do in Berlin
Berlin Wall Bike Tour
Guided cycling tour along the Berlin Wall route, visiting the East Side Gallery, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Wall Memorial. About EUR 28-40
Museum Island Pass
Combined ticket for all 5 Museum Island museums (Pergamon, Neues, Alte Nationalgalerie, etc.). About EUR 22
Berlin Club Night
Experience Berlin's world-famous techno clubs like Berghain, Watergate, and Sisyphos. Entry about EUR 15-25