GDR Watchtower, Berlin

Name: GDR Watchtower
Address: Erna Berger Strasse, Berlin, 10117, Germany
Telephone: +49 30 32678910

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GDR Watchtower (address: Erna Berger Strasse) is a place located in Berlin (Berlin state) and belongs to the category of tower.

It is situated at an altitude of 125 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 52°30'31"N latitude and 13°22'47"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. GDR Watchtower is a short distance from the following public transport stations: U Potsdamer Platz (metro, 2 min walk), Berlin Potsdamer Platz (train, 5 min walk), S+U Friedrichstraße (tram, 22 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Spy Museum (museum, 1 min walk), Leipziger Platz (square, 3 min walk), Landtag of Prussia (neo-renaissance architecture, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 52°30'31"N, 13°22'47"E

Address

Erna Berger StrasseMitteBerlin 10117 Germany

Contact

+49 30 32678910

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GDR Watchtower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Potsdamer Platz, Topography of Terror, Museum of Film and Television Berlin, Mall of Berlin.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is GDR Watchtower open?

GDR Watchtower is open:

Monday 11 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to GDR Watchtower?

Nearby attractions include Spy Museum, Berlin (1 min walk), Leipziger Platz, Berlin (3 min walk), Landtag of Prussia, Berlin (3 min walk), Potsdamer Platz, Berlin (4 min walk).

How to get to GDR Watchtower by public transport?

The nearest stations to GDR Watchtower:

Metro

U Potsdamer Platz • Lines: U2 (2 min walk)
U Mohrenstraße • Lines: U2 (9 min walk)

Train

Berlin Potsdamer Platz (5 min walk)
U Möckernbrücke (17 min walk)

Tram

S+U Friedrichstraße • Lines: 12, M1 (22 min walk)
Universitätsstraße • Lines: 12, M1 (23 min walk)