Rigaer Straße, Berlin

#564 among attractions in Berlin

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Rigaer Straße is a street in Friedrichshain, Berlin that runs from Bersarinplatz in the west to the railway station Frankfurter Allee in the east. The street is named after the Latvian capital Riga. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°31'0"N, 13°27'48"E

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Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg (Friedrichshain)Berlin Germany

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Rigaer Straße – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Berghain, East Side Gallery, Stasi Museum, Ramones Museum.

0.9 miSW
Nightlife, Dancing
Berghain, Berlin
24 min walk • Berghain, a fortress of techno music nestled in the heart of Berlin, stands as an iconic nightclub known for its intense energy and exclusive atmosphere. Once a power plant, the building was transformed into a club in 2004 and has since become a mecca for electronic...
1.3 miSW
Section of Berlin Wall for street art
East Side Gallery, Berlin
33 min walk • The East Side Gallery stands as a powerful testament to freedom and the resilience of art in the face of political adversity. Located in Berlin, Germany, this open-air gallery is one of the city's most significant historical landmarks and a must-visit museum for anyone...
1 miE
Poignant museum of former secret police
Stasi Museum, Berlin
26 min walk • The Stasi Museum, located in the heart of Berlin, Germany, is a chilling testament to the surveillance and oppression that characterized life in the former East Germany. Housed in the actual headquarters of the Ministry for State Security (Stasi), the museum offers a...
1.4 miSW
Museum
Ramones Museum, Berlin
35 min walk • The Ramones Museum in Berlin, Germany, stands as a tribute to the influential American punk rock band, the Ramones. Nestled in the vibrant Kreuzberg district, this unique museum is a must-visit for music enthusiasts and fans of the band.
1.1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Mercedes-Benz Arena, Berlin
28 min walk • The Mercedes-Benz Arena, a modern spectacle in the heart of Berlin, Germany, stands as a premier destination for entertainment and sports enthusiasts alike. This multifunctional arena, with a seating capacity of up to 17,000 people, has become a focal point for...
1.3 miSW
Bridge, View point
Oberbaum Bridge, Berlin
33 min walk • The Oberbaum Bridge stands as a striking architectural marvel and a historical symbol in the heart of Berlin, Germany. This double-decker bridge spans the Spree River, connecting the districts of Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg, which were once divided between East...
1.3 miNW
Tree-shaded park, the city's oldest
Volkspark Friedrichshain, Berlin
34 min walk • Volkspark Friedrichshain is a verdant oasis in the bustling city of Berlin, Germany, offering residents and tourists alike a tranquil escape from urban life. Established in 1846, it holds the distinction of being Berlin's oldest public park and has since evolved into a...
0.9 miW
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Computerspielemuseum, Berlin
23 min walk • The Computerspielemuseum is a video game museum founded in 1997. From 1997 to 2000, it had a permanent exhibition in Berlin. Afterwards, it became an online only museum. In 2011 the museum reopened its permanent exhibition in Berlin's neighborhood of Friedrichshain, on Karl-Marx-Allee.
1.4 miNW
Memorial
Memorial to Polish Soldiers and German Anti-Fascists, Berlin
35 min walk • The Memorial to Polish Soldiers and German Anti-Fascists is a war memorial in Berlin, dedicated in 1972. Built by the German Democratic Republic during the division of Germany, it is today the principal German monument to the Polish soldiers who died in World War II, as well as an important monument to the German resistance.
0.4 miW
Square
Frankfurter Tor, Berlin
11 min walk • The Frankfurter Tor is a large square in the inner-city Friedrichshain locality of Berlin. It is situated in the centre of the district, at the intersection of Karl-Marx-Allee and Frankfurter Allee with the Warschauer Straße and Petersburger Straße ring road.
0.7 miE
Street
Frankfurter Allee, Berlin
18 min walk • The Frankfurter Allee is one of the oldest roads of Berlin, the capital city of Germany. It extends the Karl-Marx-Allee from Frankfurter Tor in the direction of the city of Frankfurt. It is part of Bundesstraße 1 and has a length of 3.6 kilometres. Line of the city's U-Bahn runs beneath the length of Frankfurter Allee.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rigaer Straße?

Nearby attractions include Frankfurter Tor, Berlin (11 min walk), Bersarinplatz, Berlin (12 min walk), Friedrichshain, Berlin (17 min walk), Frankfurter Allee, Berlin (18 min walk).

How to get to Rigaer Straße by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rigaer Straße:

Metro

U Samariterstraße • Lines: U5 (4 min walk)
U Frankfurter Allee • Lines: U5 (14 min walk)

Tram

Proskauer Straße • Lines: 21 (6 min walk)
James-Hobrecht-Straße • Lines: 21 (8 min walk)

Train

Berlin Ostkreuz (26 min walk)

Bus

S Ostkreuz • Lines: 240, N40 (26 min walk)
S Nöldnerplatz/Schlichtallee • Lines: 194, 240, N94 (35 min walk)