Wilhelmstrasse, Berlin

Name: Wilhelmstrasse
Address: Berlin, Germany

#713 among attractions in Berlin

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Wilhelmstrasse is a major thoroughfare in the central Mitte and Kreuzberg districts of Berlin, Germany. Until 1945, it was recognised as the centre of the government, first of the Kingdom of Prussia, later of the unified German Reich, housing in particular the Reich Chancellery and the Foreign Office. The street's name was thus also frequently used as a metonym for overall German governmental administration: much as the term "Whitehall" is often used to signify the British governmental administration as a whole. In English, "the Wilhelmstrasse" usually referred to the German Foreign Office. ()

Local name: Wilhelmstraße Coordinates: 52°30'35"N, 13°23'3"E

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Wilhelmstrasse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Potsdamer Platz, Topography of Terror, Checkpoint Charlie Museum.

~1970 ftNW
Museum, Memorial
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Berlin
10 min walk • In the heart of Berlin lies a somber and evocative expanse known as the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, a poignant tribute to the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Stretching over a 19,000-square-meter site, this memorial, which opened to the public...
~1690 ftW
Square at the heart of city's history
Potsdamer Platz, Berlin
9 min walk • Potsdamer Platz, the vibrant heart of Berlin, is a testament to the city's dynamic evolution and its resilience. Once a bustling hub in the early 20th century, it was left desolate after World War II and further divided by the Berlin Wall.
~1240 ftS
Center documenting Nazi atrocities
Topography of Terror, Berlin
6 min walk • In the heart of Berlin, the Topography of Terror stands as a poignant reminder of the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime. Situated on the site of the former headquarters of the Gestapo and SS, the museum is dedicated to documenting the mechanisms of repression...
~1650 ftSE
Displays on history of the Berlin Wall
Checkpoint Charlie Museum, Berlin
8 min walk • The Checkpoint Charlie Museum, known as the Mauermuseum, stands as a poignant reminder of Berlin's turbulent history during the Cold War. Located at the infamous crossing point in the Berlin Wall that once divided the city, it is a site steeped in history and emotion.
~710 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mall of Berlin, Berlin
4 min walk • The LP12 Mall of Berlin, or simply Mall of Berlin, is a shopping mall in Berlin, Germany.
~1120 ftW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Spy Museum, Berlin
6 min walk • The Spy Museum Berlin is an intriguing attraction that delves into the shadowy world of espionage. Situated in the heart of Germany's capital, this museum offers visitors a unique glimpse into the tools, tactics, and tales of spies and intelligence operations...
~1210 ftSW
Exhibition hall and cultural venue
Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Berlin, the Martin-Gropius-Bau is a museum that stands as a testament to cultural history and architectural grandeur. This majestic building, with its Renaissance-inspired façade, invites visitors to explore a diverse array of exhibitions that...
0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
Galeries Lafayette, Berlin
11 min walk • Galeries Lafayette Berlin is a department store located on Berlin's Friedrichstrasse. The building, designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, is also known as Quartier 207. The department store is operated by the French department store chain...
~330 ftW
Nightlife, Dancing
Tresor, Berlin
2 min walk • Tresor is an underground techno nightclub in Berlin and a record label.
0.4 miNE
Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Greek Revival architecture, Theater
Konzerthaus Berlin, Berlin
11 min walk • The Konzerthaus Berlin is a concert hall in Berlin and home of the Konzerthausorchester Berlin. Situated on the Gendarmenmarkt square in the central Mitte district of the city, it was originally built as a theater.
~1070 ftW
Square
Leipziger Platz, Berlin
6 min walk • Leipziger Platz is an octagonal square in the center of Berlin. It is located along Leipziger Straße just east of and adjacent to the Potsdamer Platz.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wilhelmstrasse?

Nearby attractions include Detlev-Rohwedder-Haus, Berlin (2 min walk), Museum für Kommunikation, Berlin (4 min walk), James Keith, Berlin (4 min walk), Statue of Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz, Berlin (4 min walk).

How to get to Wilhelmstrasse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wilhelmstrasse:

Metro

U Mohrenstraße • Lines: U2 (4 min walk)
U Potsdamer Platz • Lines: U2 (7 min walk)

Train

Berlin Potsdamer Platz (9 min walk)
Berlin Friedrichstraße (19 min walk)

Tram

S+U Friedrichstraße • Lines: 12, M1 (18 min walk)
Universitätsstraße • Lines: 12, M1 (19 min walk)