Things to do in Berlin TV Tower
The huge steel ball of Berlin’s TV Tower (Fernsehturm) is the most conspicuous feature of the city’s skyline and an attraction for more than one million annual visitors. It also has a few secrets.
Containing a revolving restaurant and a panorama floor at 203m (666ft), the ball was the product of pan-European expertise. The windows came from Belgium, the elevators and air-conditioning from Sweden, and the steel cladding from West German steelmaker Krupps. Only 400 people are allowed inside at any one time and all food is whisked up to the restaurant from kitchens at ground level.
When first completed, the ball surprised Berliners and the Communist leader Walter Ulbricht with a strange effect. In sunlight, the dimpled exterior of the ball shows a shining cross that locals called “The Pope’s Revenge” on the atheistic government. Others called the tower “Saint Walter”, while a newspaper of the period named it the ‘Tele-asparagus.” In 2006, the ball was transformed into a giant silver-and- magenta football to celebrate the Football World Cup.
Today, it remains a working TV tower, transmitting 60 different radio and television programs.
Our recommendations in Berlin TV Tower
Berlin TV Tower observation deck skip-the-line ticket
Book your entrance ticket for the observation deck of the Berlin TV Tower and enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the capital!
Berlin TV Tower skip-the-line ticket with restaurant window seat
Enjoy fascinating views of Berlin from a window table at the restaurant "Sphere" inside the Berlin TV Tower. The best way to celebrate a special day!
Berlin TV Tower skip-the-line ticket with inner circle restaurant seat
Book your table at the "Sphere" restaurant inside the Berlin TV Tower and enjoy the panorama with a good meal. The perfect way to spend your day!
Berlin 24-hour-hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour
See all the famous sights in Berlin from the comfort of a hop-on hop-off bus. Step on and off the bus at 21 stops to explore the city.
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Berlin TV Tower observation deck skip-the-line ticket
Book your entrance ticket for the observation deck of the Berlin TV Tower and enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the capital!
Berlin TV Tower skip-the-line ticket with restaurant window seat
Enjoy fascinating views of Berlin from a window table at the restaurant "Sphere" inside the Berlin TV Tower. The best way to celebrate a special day!
Berlin TV Tower skip-the-line ticket with inner circle restaurant seat
Book your table at the "Sphere" restaurant inside the Berlin TV Tower and enjoy the panorama with a good meal. The perfect way to spend your day!
Berlin 24-hour-hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour
See all the famous sights in Berlin from the comfort of a hop-on hop-off bus. Step on and off the bus at 21 stops to explore the city.
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Hop-on hop-off bus with 1-hour Spree cruise
Discover Berlin's highlights on a hop-on hop-off bus and take a 1-hour cruise on the Spree River to see the city from a different angle.
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Hop On - Hop Off sightseeing bus on 2 routes for 24 or 48-hours in Berlin
Discover Berlin for 24 or 48-hours with a hop-on hop-off bus. Get on and off the bus as much as you like to explore the city.
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Berlin highlights private full-day tour
Book a private full-day tour into Berlin history. Follow your guide on a journey through time to discover both the east and west of the city.
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Berlin hop on hop off bus for 24 or 48-hours with Spree river cruise
Discover Berlin for 24 or 48-hours with a hop-on hop-off bus with a 1-hour river cruise included! Get on and off the bus as much as you like to explore the city.
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Best of Berlin: 24h, 48h or 72h hop-on hop-off tour by City Circle
Discover the best of Berlin with a 1-day, 2-day or 3-day bus tour. Hop on and hop off to customize your journey. Book today and don't miss out!
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Evening sightseeing tour by bus in Berlin
Explore Berlin's most popular landmarks in the evening. On this bus tour, you will be able to discover the highlights of the city while listening to the stories that made them so famous.
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Berlin Hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus for 24 or 48-hours
Discover Berlin for 24 or 48-hours with a hop-on hop-off bus. Get on and off the bus as much as you like to explore the city.
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Reviews Berlin TV Tower
“Good communication. I wanted to amend my biking and they were very helpful. Only issue was we arrived at the TV turm to discover that part of it was closed due to a private function and they were offering a discounted entry. We had paid full price by booking in advance. It would have been good to have this info in advance.”
