Berlin TV Tower Tickets
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Skip-the-Line Fast View Tickets to Berlin TV Tower
- Fast-view access helps you skip the line of people waiting to enter the Berlin Tower.
- Take to the skies of Berlin to view the city from a high and unique vantage point at the one-and-only Berlin Tower.
- Step out and soak up sparkling panoramic views of the city below you, and try to spot iconic landmarks of Berlin from up here.
- This tower stood tall throughout the years and saw the city change from a symbol of communist power to a symbol of German unity.
- See photographs from Berlin, Paris, and other cities in the International Photo Exhibition that represent the awakening of cities after the lockdown.
Inclusions
- Fast-view ticket to Berlin Tower
- Free WiFi
- Berlin TV Tower: Last minute tickets (optional)
- Berlin TV Tower: Refundable tickets (optional)
- Berlin TV Tower: Advance reservation (optional)
- Berlin TV Tower virtual reality experience (optional)
Exclusions
- Any food and drinks
- Facilities: Guide dogs are allowed, and cloakrooms are available.
- This experience is unsuitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility, and pram/stroller users.
- Infants under 4 can enter for free.
- The following are not allowed: Outside food, luggage, suitcases, trolley suitcases, rucksacks, etc.
- Dress code: smart casual wear is recommended.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Skip-the-Line Fast View Tickets to Berlin TV Tower with Meals & Drinks
- Skip the lines and head straight up to the top of Berlin’s TV Tower! Savor views of the iconic skyline from 203 meters above ground level.
- Ascend by elevator in 40 seconds and get a bird's eye view of Berlin's key attractions like the Rotes Rathaus, Berlin Cathedral, and more.
- Choose to unwind with a cup of tea in the clouds at Sphere Restaurant, a blend of culinary and scenic delights.
- Fancy having breakfast with gorgeous views? Get guaranteed window seating at the revolving Sphere Restaurant too.
- Make your experience even more memorable with a 3-course meal, accompanied by two glasses of wine and a hot beverage.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry to Berlin TV Tower
- Fast-view elevator access
- Access to the Observation Deck
- Breakfast at Restaurant Sphere with guaranteed window seating (optional)
- Tea at Restaurant Sphere (optional)
- Sparkling wine reception (optional)
- 3-course meal with unlimited mineral water (optional)
- 2 glasses of wine (optional)
- 1 hot drink (optional)
- Guaranteed window seating at Restaurant Sphere (optional)
- Tip: Visit the TV Tower on a weekday. It's usually less crowded, allowing you to enjoy the views in a more relaxed setting.
- Facilities: Free Wi-Fi, Cloakrooms.
- Guide dogs are allowed.
- You may still have to queue for the security check and elevator because of the TV Tower's popularity.
- This attraction is not wheelchair accessible.
- The following is not allowed: Outside food and bulky luggage.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Berlin TV Tower: Fast View & Restaurant Reservation Ticket
- The Berlin TV Tower or the Berliner Fernsehturm is easily one of Germany's most-visited tourist hotspots.
- Your fast-view ticket allows you to zoom up all the way to the top of the tower with no waiting or hassles.
- Peer out through the glass windows and drink in the panoramic views of the city from up this height.
- Challenge yourself to find iconic Berlin landmarks, like the Alexanderplatz and the Brandenburg Gate.
- Enjoy the International Photo Exhibition, "the awakening of cities after lockdown" which includes 20 photographs from Berlin, Paris, Rotterdam, and more.
- Make your way to the Revolving Restaurant Sphere, 4 meters above the observation deck, offering you an even better view of the city.
- A reservation at this restaurant awaits you (for no more than 2 hours)- grab a bite or drink while you're here, and enjoy this landmark to the fullest.
- Take your pick between an inner circle seat and a window seat for great views.
- Please keep in mind that a window seat cannot be requested once you have selected the inner circle seat option while booking.
Inclusions
- Fast-view entry to the Berlin TV Tower
- Inner Circle OR Window Seat reservation at the Revolving Restuarant Sphere
- Free WiFi
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Food and drinks
- Tip: There is no perfect time to visit the TV Tower but it's an established fact that the views are best during sunset, but if you wish to beat the crowd then early morning, or late evening should be the best time to visit.
- Dress Code: Smart casual wear.
- Your booked time is for the restaurant and you must go there first, you will have time to enjoy the view from the observation platform after your meal.
- You must arrive 15 minutes before your booked time. The TV tower can only hold the table reservation for 15 minutes.
- Please keep in mind that a window seat cannot be requested once you have selected the inner circle seat option while booking.
- Menus are subject to change.
- Vision-impaired visitors are welcome to bring their guide dogs into the tower.
- Because the TV Tower is such a popular attraction, you may still have to queue for the security check and elevator.
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
- This experience is restricted for guests with walking difficulties.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
VR Experience with Optional Fast View Tickets to Berlin TV Tower
- Journey through Berlin’s history on this virtual reality experience.
- Choose between a standard admission ticket or upgrade your experience with a fast-track entry which includes access to the TV Tower.
- Learn about German’s capital city’s history from the middle ages to the present day.
- Spot iconic landmarks of Berlin like the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag.
- Experience historical reconstructions and hyper-realistic animations.
Inclusions
- Access to virtual reality experience
- Virtual reality headset
- Admission to the viewing platform (optional)
- Fast track ticket to television tower (optional)
- Unlimited viewing time inside (optional)
Exclusions
- Entrance tickets to TV tower restaurant
- Transportation
This ticket has the following options to choose from:
- TV Tower VR Experience "Odyssey"
- TV Tower VR Experience "Odyssey" + Fast Track Entry
- Assistance dogs are allowed for this experience.
- The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, pram/stroller users, people with mobility issues.
- Note that the following is/are not allowed on this tour: pets.
- The operating hours are subject to change. Please check the calendar to see the operating hours on your intended day of visit.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Berlin WelcomeCard: Public Transport (Zones AB) & Discounts
- Get a 25-50% discount at several attractions, restaurants, city tours, museums, etc. with the Berlin WelcomeCard.
- Take advantage of hassle-free public transport in Berlin AB zones.
- Berlin fare zone A comprises the inner city of Berlin up to and including the S-Bahn Ring. Zone B is located outside the S-Bahn Ring up to the city limits.
- You will also be given a guidebook and a city map in English and German. Upgrade to include a multilingual audio guide for 190+ attractions.
Inclusions
- Berlin Public Transport (Zones AB) & Discounts (48hr/72hr/4,5 or 6 days)
- Online audio guide in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish (optional)
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
All Your Berlin TV Tower Ticket Options Explained
Skip the Lines
The Berlin TV Tower is one of the most popular tourist landmarks in the city. Owing to its popularity, you’ll generally find large crowds at the entrance. If you book fast view tickets, you’ll get to skip the long line waiting lines and head straight to the entrance and avoid wasting time.
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Dining Options
A must-try experience is dining at the Berlin TV Tower’s Sphere Restaurant. Located at the observation deck, this restaurants offer 360º panoramic views of the city. To enjoy this, you can opt for Berlin TV Tower tickets that include a table reservation at the restaurant of your liking. So, make sure to check out all the different dining ticket options!
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Virtual Reality Adventures
If you want to add some twist to your regular Berlin TV Tower visit, you can consider buying Admission Tickets to Virtual Reality Adventures in the TV Tower. With these tickets, you will avail yourself a chance to learn the history of Berlin, in a fun, hyper-realistic animated format.
Book NowYou can also purchase the Berlin WelcomeCard city pass. With this, get access to numerous attractions in the city, including the Berlin TV Tower.
Berlin TV Tower Highlights
The Berlin TV Tower is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, full of rich history and yes, it still functions as a smooth broadcast facility. Today, it stands as a symbol of a unified East and West Germany as one democratic country. Here’s what to know about the TV Tower before a visit.
History & Construction
Back in the 50s, the GDR intended to construct a tower to facilitate broadcast television and radio. Under architect Hermann Henselmann, the Berlin TV Tower came into existence. While construction of the tower went relatively smoothly, it was the massive sphere -- weighing about 4,800 tons -- that posed a challenge to hoist right on top. Approximately 8,000 cubic meters of concrete was used to construct the shaft which towers at a height of 248.78 m; in totality, the tower measures about 368 m in height. It was finally completed in 1969. The Berlin TV Tower is the tallest building in Germany and one of the tallest in the EU!
Observation Deck
Approximately 1,000,000 guests visit the Berlin TV Tower’s observation deck each year! Once you get onto the elevator, you’ll reach the observation deck in less than 60 seconds. As you step onto the deck, you’ll be greeted by a magnificent 360º panoramic view of Berlin’s landscape. Use the telescopes (simply by inserting a coin) to gaze out ahead and spot popular landmarks in the city, such as the Reichstag Parliament building, Tempelhof airport, Olympic Stadium and Bradenburg Gate, among others; you can also view the countryside and spot some tall wind turbines. Display panels have been set up on the observation deck that will help you identify key landmarks. Don’t miss out on the captivating view from the Berlin TV Tower.
Sphere Restaurant
Situated about 207 m above ground, the Sphere Restaurant is the highlight of a visit to the Berlin TV Tower. Guests can have breakfast, lunch or dinner meals here. The elaborate menus include dishes from local and continental cuisines, including delicious Norwegian steaks and child-friendly meals. The ambiance is a mix of retro and contemporary chic, perfectly complementing the spectacular view outside the window. The cherry on top? On its own axis, the restaurant rotates once every hour! Ensure that you book your table in advance as this revolving restaurant in Berlin is extremely popular and you might not get a good table. A benefit of pre-booking tickets online is that you get priority access to the lifts.
Plan Your Visit
Opening hours: Opens daily from 9 AM to 11 PM.
Closed on: 6th November 2023, 11th March 2024 and 4th November 2024
Best time to visit: If you’re looking for smaller crowds, the best time to visit Berlin TV Tower would be during the mornings. The best time of day would be during sunset hours where you’ll find a spectacular view from the observation deck.
Address: Panoramastraße 1A, 10178 Berlin, Germany
- By Train: Take the train to get to the Berlin TV Tower. Alight at the Berlin Alexanderplatz Bahnhof train station and head towards the middle exit; from here, the tower is at a 2-minute walking distance.
- By Bus: Take buses 100, 200, 248, or 300 and get off at the stop right in front of the TV Tower.
- By Car: You can travel to TV Tower in your car. It's around 6.6 kms away from Mitte and takes approximately 20 minutes to cover the distance, considering the traffic conditions are favourable.
It's essential to know that people with walking impediments or who require mobility aids, are not allowed entry inside the TV Tower. The structure of the tower is made in a way which renders it unsuitable for people who may require physical assistance to move. In case of fire or any other such calamity, only stairs can be used and there are 800 stairs in all, which is not favourable for people with special needs. Hence, for everyone's safety and due to lack of accessibility measures, differently-abled people are unfortunately not able to enter the attraction.
Dining options inside TV Tower: At the Berlin TV Tower, guests can dine at the Sphere Restaurant or at Bar 203.
Restaurant Menu: Guests can have breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Berlin TV Tower’s Sphere Restaurant. The respective menus are available on the official website.
Restaurant Timings: Breakfast available till 11:30 AM, lunch is until 4:30 PM and the restaurant generally closes down at 21:30 PM.
- Children under 14 years of age can only enter the tower accompanied by an adult.
- Ticket holders' children, if younger than 4 years old, are entitled to enter the Berlin TV Tower free of charge if accompanied by a parent or carer.
- Large bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the tower and must be stored in the cloakroom.
- Smoking is prohibited inside the tower.
- Food and drinks are not allowed to be brought inside the tower.
- Berlin Cathedral (900m): Majestic Protestant church located on Museum Island, Berlin. Its jaw-dropping architecture and rich history make it a must-visit attraction for tourists and history enthusiasts.
- Brandenburg Gate (2.4 km): Iconic neoclassical gate in Berlin. A symbol of unity and triumph, it stands as a significant historical landmark and popular gathering spot for locals and visitors.
- The Wall Museum (4.8 km): A poignant museum dedicated to the history of the Berlin Wall. It provides insightful exhibits and stories, preserving the memory of this once-dividing structure and its impact on Germany's history.
- Be mindful about reaching the TV Tower at least 5-10 minutes in advance, for smooth entry.
- You can stay at the observation deck for unlimited amount of time during the operating hours, so make sure that you have ample time to spend.
- Do not carry large items like bags, suitcases, rucksacks, pushchairs and containers since it won't be allowed inside the tower.
- Only guide dogs are allowed so avoid bringing your pets to the tower.
Berlin TV Tower Tickets FAQs
Yes. You can pre-book your Berlin TV Tower tickets online now.
Not all tickets include skip-the-line access. You’ll have to specifically book tickets that offer fast view (skip the line) access.
Not all Berlin TV Tower tickets provide a table reservation at the Sphere restaurant. You’ll have to specifically book tickets that allow access to this Berlin TV Tower restaurant.
You cannot cancel, amend or refund your Berlin TV Tower tickets.
Yes. If you purchase the city pass, you will get access to the Berlin TV Tower.
The Berlin TV Tower is open every day between 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
The best time to visit the Berlin TV Tower is during sunset to get the best view of the city. However, if you’re looking for small crowds, it’s best to visit during the morning hours.
You can use public transport options like the bus or train, or drive down to get to the Berlin TV Tower.
Berlin TV Tower restaurant is open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 AM. You would need reservations to dine at the restaurant.
350 visitors are permitted in at a time.
Unfortunately no. Those on a wheelchair and who have physical disabilities cannot visit the Berlin TV Tower.
You can spend approximately 45 minutes to an hour at the Berlin TV Tower.