Niederkirchnerstraße, Berlin

Name: Niederkirchnerstraße
Address: Berlin, Germany

#371 among attractions in Berlin

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Niederkirchnerstraße is a street in Berlin, Germany and was named after Käthe Niederkirchner. The thoroughfare was known as Prinz-Albrecht-Straße until 1951 but the name was changed by the socialist German government. The street was the location of the SS Reich Security Main Office, the headquarters of the Sicherheitspolizei, SD, Einsatzgruppen and Gestapo. The site is now marked by the Topography of Terror memorial and a museum, which includes a permanent exhibition showing the crimes of Nazism. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°30'26"N, 13°22'57"E

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Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg (Kreuzberg)Berlin Germany

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

Nearby attractions include: Potsdamer Platz, Topography of Terror, Checkpoint Charlie Museum, Mall of Berlin.

~1560 ftNW
Square at the heart of city's history
Potsdamer Platz, Berlin
8 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.
~470 ftSE
Center documenting Nazi atrocities
Topography of Terror, Berlin
3 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...
~1820 ftE
Displays on history of the Berlin Wall
Checkpoint Charlie Museum, Berlin
9 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.
~1230 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mall of Berlin, Berlin
6 min walk • The LP12 Mall of Berlin, or simply Mall of Berlin, is a shopping mall in Berlin, Germany.
~970 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Spy Museum, Berlin
5 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...
~230 ftSW
Exhibition hall and cultural venue
Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin
2 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...
~1020 ftN
Nightlife, Dancing
Tresor, Berlin
5 min walk • Tresor is an underground techno nightclub in Berlin and a record label.
~1870 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Potsdamer Platz Arkaden, Berlin
10 min walk • The Potsdamer Platz Arkaden shopping center is part of the Potsdamer Platz neighborhood in Berlin's Mitte district.
~1900 ftNW
Skyscraper
Bahntower, Berlin
10 min walk • The Bahntower, also written as BahnTower and Bahn-Tower, is a 26-story, 103 m skyscraper on the Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, Germany. Built between 1998 and 2000, the Bahntower provides 22,000 m² of office space for the headquarters of Deutsche Bahn.
~1170 ftNW
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.
~1700 ftN
Monuments and statues
James Keith, Berlin
9 min walk • The statue of James Francis Edward Keith is a bronze sculpture installed at Zietenplatz in Berlin, Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Niederkirchnerstraße?

Nearby attractions include Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin (2 min walk), Landtag of Prussia, Berlin (2 min walk), Topography of Terror, Berlin (3 min walk), Detlev-Rohwedder-Haus, Berlin (4 min walk).

How to get to Niederkirchnerstraße by public transport?

The nearest stations to Niederkirchnerstraße:

Metro

U Potsdamer Platz • Lines: U2 (6 min walk)
U Mohrenstraße • Lines: U2 (9 min walk)

Train

Berlin Potsdamer Platz (8 min walk)
U Möckernbrücke (15 min walk)

Tram

S+U Friedrichstraße • Lines: 12, M1 (23 min walk)
Universitätsstraße • Lines: 12, M1 (24 min walk)