Sightjogging through Berlin CityHOTEL DE citymoments

You will pass some of Berlin’s most famous sights, such as the Reichstag and the World Clock on the approximately 6 km route from the station to the Alexanderplatz. Keep your eyes open!

Overview

Place: Berlin Mitte Length (km): 5,7 Start-Finish: Main station – Alexanderplatz Surface: fixed,unpaved Level (0-5): 3 Places to visit (0-5): 5
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Haus der Kulturen der Welt

John-Foster-Dulles-Allee 10, 10557 Berlin, Deutschland

Close to the Bundeskanzleramtes, which is also known as ‚washing machine‘ by the general public, you will find the Haus der Kulturen der Welt (short HKW). The exhibition of contemporary arts focus primarily on productions from all over the world, especially the non-European art. The interdisciplinary program in Visual Arts, music, literature, film, digital media and scientific discourses is unique in Europe. The Architectural centre and landmark of western modernity is the Congress Hall.
Picture: Sebastian Niedlich, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Reichstagsgebäude

Platz der Republik 1, 11011 Berlin, Deutschland

At the Republic square you will see the Reichstag building, the permanent seat of the German Bundestag. The impressive complex reflects an eventful history. Built 120 years ago the building was deeply affected by the Reichstag fire in 1933, and the 2nd world war. After its modernization, it was even more fundamentally transformed between 1991 and 1999. The biggest attraction today is the glass dome that is open for visitors, with its two spiral designed path on the interior that lead to the observation deck.

Reichstagsufer

Reichstagsufer, 10117 Berlin, Deutschland

From the most famous building on the bank of the Reichstag, we are now heading towards the Schiffbauerdamm. The road on the right bank of the Spree River goes along the Weidendammer bridge and the Reinhardtstraße. The street name refers to the existence of numerous former ship yards. From the shipbuilding era, only the name remains. But many imposing buildings still line the street.
Picture: affnpack, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Hackescher Markt

Hackescher Markt 1, 10178 Berlin, Deutschland

The Hackesche market at the southern end of the Rosenthaler Straße is a busy place and a perfect start to the Berlin night life. Numerous restaurants, cafés and bars, invite you to a quick visit in the brick halls of the grade II listed station. A visit to the Hackesche Höfe is really worthwhile. It depicts the countries‘ largest closed courtyard area, and after the renovation in the 1990s, it became an exciting the tourist attraction.
Picture: cefron, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Urania-Weltzeituhr

Alexanderplatz 1, 10178 Berlin, Deutschland

The Urania world time clock, built in 1969, is one of the most famous buildings in former East Berlin, and is also the end of this route. Overall the clock measures 31 feet, showing 148 city names on its rotunda. Since its erection it has become a popular meeting place for both tourists and locals. Its mechanism is constructed from the converted gears and ball bearings of a Trabant car.