Berlin TV Tower entrances | Admission details, visitor information, & more

Where is the Berlin TV Tower located?

Address: TV-Tower Alexanderplatz, Gastronomiegesellschaft mbH, Panoramastraße 1A D-10178, Berlin
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Alexanderplatz is one of the city’s central squares, known for its shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions in the heart of Berlin. There are famous landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin War Memorial in the vicinity. 

How to access Berlin TV Tower entrances?

The Berlin TV Tower has a main entrance, through which you can access the lift that takes you to the observation deck. It is closest to the Alexanderplatz Bahnhof station. The U2, U5, and U8 routes stop along this line. 

Berlin TV Tower entrances

The main entrance to the Berlin TV Tower is located at the base of the tower, usually accessed from the pedestrian area in Alexanderplatz. This entrance leads to the ticketing area and the elevators.

The lifts take you to the entrance of the observation deck, located on the upper level, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Berlin. The entrance to the Sphere restaurant is within the observation sphere at the top of the tower. Visitors with restaurant reservations can access this area from the observation deck level.

Disabled access

During the construction phase of the tower, limited attention was paid to making it accessible. Authorities have made multiple attempts in the past to integrate a safe experience for visitors with limited mobility and other challenges. However, due to the nature of the building, it is not possible yet.

As of today, wheelchair users or visitors who require walking aids cannot be escorted safely in an emergency evacuation situation. Hence, they cannot enter the Berlin TV tower for their safety in case of an emergency evacuation. Despite several discussions and attempts to make the tower accessible, the authorities have not yet been able to devise how to evacuate visitors with mobility challenges in the case of an emergency. Guide dogs are welcome for visitors with limited visibility. 

Queues at Berlin TV Tower

• Ticketing queue: Visitors who need to purchase tickets on-site will queue up at the ticketing counters. The wait time in line could last up to two hours depending on the season.
• Elevator queue: Visitors with tickets have to queue up for the elevator ride to the observation deck or the Sphere Restaurant.
• Restaurant reservations: Those with reservations for the Sphere Restaurant might have a separate queue or designated waiting area, especially if there's a specific time slot for their reservation.

To avoid waiting in long lines at the ticketing queue, we recommend you purchase Berlin TV Tower skip-the-line tickets. You can spend more time at the observation deck. If you want to dine at the Sphere Restaurant, you have to book those tickets in advance, as there is usually a long waitlist.