Moabit, Berlin

Name: Moabit
Address: Berlin, Germany

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Moabit is an inner city locality in the borough of Mitte, Berlin, Germany. As of 2016, around 77,000 people lived in Moabit. First inhabited in 1685 and incorporated into Berlin in 1861, the former industrial and working-class neighbourhood is fully surrounded by three watercourses which define its present-day border. Between 1945 and 1990, Moabit was part of the British sector of West Berlin that directly bordered East Berlin. ()

Local name: Berlin-Moabit Area: 2.98 mi²Coordinates: 52°31'46"N, 13°20'36"E

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Mitte (Moabit)Berlin Germany

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

Nearby attractions include: Berlin Victory Column, Bellevue Palace, Gaslaternen-Freilichtmuseum, Haus der Kulturen der Welt.

1.1 miS
City-wide views from landmark column
Berlin Victory Column, Berlin
28 min walk • The Berlin Victory Column is an iconic monument situated in the heart of Berlin, Germany, commemorating Prussian military triumphs in the 19th century. Standing majestically at 67 meters, this grand column was inaugurated in 1873 and has since been a testament to the...
0.9 miSE
Grand, classical presidential residence
Bellevue Palace, Berlin
24 min walk • Bellevue Palace, situated in the heart of Berlin, serves as the official residence of the President of Germany. This grandiose palace, with its neoclassical architecture, stands as a testament to the country's rich history and political heritage.
1.2 miS
Museum, History museum
Gaslaternen-Freilichtmuseum, Berlin
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Berlin, the Gaslaternen-Freilichtmuseum (Gas Lamp Open Air Museum) offers a unique glimpse into the city's illuminating past. This open-air museum, situated in the verdant Tiergarten park, is dedicated to the history and design of gas lighting...
1.2 miSE
International contemporary arts space
Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Berlin, Germany, the Haus der Kulturen der Welt, also known as the House of World Cultures, stands as a beacon of cultural exchange and exploration. This renowned cultural institute is not just an architectural marvel but also a hub for...
1 miS
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Bismarck Memorial, Berlin
25 min walk • The Bismarck Memorial is a prominent statue located in the city of Berlin, Germany, serving as a testament to one of the country's most influential statesmen, Otto von Bismarck. Sculpted by the renowned artist Reinhold Begas, the monument is not only a piece of art but...
1.2 miE
Cemetery
Invalids' Cemetery, Berlin
31 min walk • The Invalids' Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Berlin. It was the traditional resting place of the Prussian Army, and is regarded as particularly important as a memorial to the German Wars of Liberation of 1813–15.
1.2 miSE
Bridge
Moltke Bridge, Berlin
31 min walk • Moltke Bridge is a bridge over the Spree River in Berlin, Germany. Completed in 1891, it connects Alt-Moabit near the main railway station on the north bank to Willy-Brandt-Straße and the Chancellery on the south bank.
1.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Plötzensee Lake, Berlin
30 min walk • Plötzensee is a small glacial lake in Berlin. It is situated in the former borough of Wedding, now a part of Mitte, adjacent to the public park Volkspark Rehberge. The name stems from Plötze, one name for the roach in German, as the lake formerly teemed with it.
1.1 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Sugar Museum, Berlin
29 min walk • The Sugar Museum was a museum that operated from 1904 until 2012 in Berlin with exhibits dedicated to the history and technology of sugar.
1 miS
Church
Kaiser-Friedrich-Gedächtniskirche, Berlin
26 min walk • The Kaiser-Friedrich-Gedächtniskirche is a German Protestant church owned and used by a congregation within the Evangelical Church of Berlin-Brandenburg-Silesian Upper Lusatia. The church building is situated in Händelallee in Hansaviertel near Großer Tiergarten.
1.1 miS
Square
Großer Stern, Berlin
28 min walk • Der Große Stern is the central square of the Großer Tiergarten park in Berlin; the Berlin Victory Column is sited in it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Moabit?

Nearby attractions include Turmstraße, Berlin (6 min walk), Kleiner Tiergarten, Berlin (8 min walk), Ibn Rushd-Goethe mosque, Berlin (11 min walk), Fritz Schloß Park, Berlin (14 min walk).

How to get to Moabit by public transport?

The nearest stations to Moabit:

Metro

U Birkenstraße • Lines: U9 (6 min walk)
U Turmstraße • Lines: U9 (7 min walk)

Bus

Perleberger Brücke • Lines: 123, 142 (19 min walk)

Tram

Lesser-Ury-Weg • Lines: M10, M5, M8 (23 min walk)
Lüneburger Straße • Lines: M10, M5, M8 (23 min walk)

Train

Berlin Central Station (30 min walk)