Berliner Ensemble, Berlin

Name: Berliner Ensemble
Address: Bertolt-Brecht-Platz 1, Berlin, Germany
Telephone: +49 30 28408155

#167 among attractions in Berlin

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The Theater am Schiffbauerdamm is a theatre building at the Schiffbauerdamm riverside in the Mitte district of Berlin, Germany, opened on 19 November 1892. Since 1954, it has been home to the Berliner Ensemble theatre company, founded in 1949 by Helene Weigel and Bertolt Brecht. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°31'20"N, 13°23'8"E

Address

Bertolt-Brecht-Platz 1MitteBerlin Germany

Contact

+49 30 28408155

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Berliner Ensemble – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brandenburg Gate, Friedrichstraße, Bode Museum, Tränenpalast.

0.4 miSW
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~570 ftSE
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Tränenpalast, Berlin
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, Island, Museum
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~960 ftNE
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Bridge
Crown Prince Bridge, Berlin
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Berliner Ensemble?

Nearby attractions include Weidendammer Bridge, Berlin (3 min walk), Tränenpalast, Berlin (3 min walk), Bunker, Berlin (4 min walk), Admiralspalast, Berlin (5 min walk).

How to get to Berliner Ensemble by public transport?

The nearest stations to Berliner Ensemble:

Train

Berlin Friedrichstraße (4 min walk)
Berlin Central Station (18 min walk)

Tram

U Oranienburger Tor • Lines: 12, M1, M5 (8 min walk)
S+U Friedrichstraße • Lines: 12, M1 (6 min walk)

Metro

U Friedrichstraße • Lines: U6 (5 min walk)
U Oranienburger Tor • Lines: U6 (7 min walk)

Bus

Perleberger Brücke • Lines: 123, 142 (39 min walk)