Tower

Fernsehturm (TV Tower)

Alexanderplatz, Berlin

Overview

Built in 1969 by the East German government to showcase socialism's prowess, the 368-meter Fernsehturm is Germany's tallest structure. Rising over Alexanderplatz, its sphere recalls a spaceship and gives the skyline its iconic silhouette. The 203-meter observation deck offers a 360-degree panorama of Berlin, and the revolving 'Sphere' restaurant at 207m turns once every 30 minutes while you dine. On clear days, you can see up to 80 km. Admission about EUR 24.50 (online booking recommended). 2-minute walk from S/U-Bahn Alexanderplatz station.

Opening Hours

09:00-23:00 (10:00-22:00 November-February)

🎟️ Check ticket prices →

Travel Tips

Book the Fast View option online to skip the queue. For night views, enter about 30 minutes before sunset.

🎟️ Book Fernsehturm (TV Tower) tickets & tours 🧭 Explore Berlin tours & activities 🏨 🏨 Berlin hotel deals

🎟️ Klook coupon 10% off · ~9/30

Affiliate link — RoadMento may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

🇰🇷 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)

Compare direct and connecting flights from Incheon (ICN) to Berlin on Skyscanner or Google Flights. Early-morning departures from Korea are usually the cheapest option.

KRW ↔ Local Currency

Check the live FX widget above for the latest KRW rate. Korean travel cards like Travel Wallet, Hana EZ and Toss FX offer free local ATM withdrawals and competitive rates.

Korean Community · Korean Food

Many cities have an active Korean community in Berlin with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Berlin 한인" before you go.

Attractions near Fernsehturm (TV Tower)

Tap a pin on the map to jump to that attraction.

modern

Alexanderplatz

Berlin's biggest transit and shopping hub, dotted with East German-era landmarks — the World Clock is the classic meeting point.

📍 301m away

museum

DDR Museum

An interactive museum letting you touch and experience everyday life in East Germany — the Trabant driving simulator is the star attraction.

📍 527m away

Religious

Berlin Cathedral

Germany's grandest Protestant cathedral, towering over Museum Island with an ornate dome and royal crypt.

📍 589m away

Museum

Museum Island

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and cultural island gathering five world-class museums.

📍 920m away

Historic

Gendarmenmarkt

Berlin's most beautiful square, framed by the French Cathedral, German Cathedral, and the Concert Hall.

📍 1.4km away

Historic

Checkpoint Charlie

The Cold War crossing between East and West Berlin — the most famous checkpoint of the divided city.

📍 2.0km away

Historic

Brandenburg Gate

A symbol of German reunification and Berlin's defining landmark - an 18th-century neoclassical masterpiece.

📍 2.2km away

Historic

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

A field of 2,711 concrete slabs honoring the victims of the Holocaust.

📍 2.2km away

Historic

Reichstag Building

A symbol of German reunification and democracy — Norman Foster's glass dome offers a Berlin panorama.

📍 2.3km away

Historic

Topography of Terror

A history documentation center on the former site of the Gestapo and SS headquarters — deep, sobering exhibits, free to enter.

📍 2.4km away

modern

Potsdamer Platz

A super-modern district rebuilt into one of Europe's largest post-reunification developments — home to the Sony Center and the Berlin Film Festival.

📍 2.6km away

Cultural

East Side Gallery

The world's largest open-air mural gallery, painted along a 1.3km surviving stretch of the Berlin Wall.

📍 2.7km away

Historic

Berlin Wall Memorial / East Side Gallery

The East Side Gallery transforms Cold War scars into art - a 1.3km open-air exhibition.

📍 2.7km away

Park

Tiergarten

Berlin's huge central park, home to the Victory Column and adjacent to Berlin Zoo.

📍 4.1km away

shopping

KaDeWe

Europe's second-largest department store after London's Harrods — its sixth-floor food hall is a pilgrimage site for foodies.

📍 5.1km away

shopping

Kurfürstendamm

Often called Berlin's Champs-Élysées, this 3.5km boulevard of upscale shopping is anchored by the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.

📍 5.3km away

Historic

Charlottenburg Palace

Berlin's largest Baroque palace, with lavish royal gardens and an orangery.

📍 7.7km away

Things to Do in Berlin

Culture

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

Price About EUR 28-40Duration 3-4 hours

🎟️ Check prices & book →

Culture

Museum Island Pass

Combined ticket for all 5 Museum Island museums (Pergamon, Neues, Alte Nationalgalerie, etc.). About EUR 22

Price About EUR 22Duration Full day

🎟️ Check prices & book →

Culture

Berlin Club Night

Experience Berlin's world-famous techno clubs like Berghain, Watergate, and Sisyphos. Entry about EUR 15-25

Price About EUR 15-25 (entry)Duration Night (4-8 hours)

🎟️ Check prices & book →

← Back to Berlin