Berlin TV Tower

Berlin TV Tower tours and attractions

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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.

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Berlin TV Tower observation deck skip-the-line ticket
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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!

Duration 45 minutes
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Berlin TV Tower Skip-The-Line and Restaurant Ticket
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Berlin TV Tower Skip-The-Line and Restaurant Ticket

Enjoy fascinating views of Berlin from a table at the restaurant "Sphere" inside the Berlin TV Tower. The best way to celebrate a special day!

Flexible
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Berlin 24-hour-hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour
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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
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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 tourist bus with 2 routes for 24 or 48 hours in Berlin
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Hop-on hop-off tourist bus with 2 routes for 24 or 48 hours in Berlin

Discover Berlin for 24 or 48 hours with a panoramic bus tour. Get on and off the bus as much as you like to explore the city.

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City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour of Berlin
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City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour of Berlin

Visit Berlin at your own pace with this hop-on hop-off bus tour and visit must-see attractions like the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the TV Tower and many more!

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Berlin audio guide with TravelMate app
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Berlin audio guide with TravelMate app

Book your Berlin audio guide with TravelMate app for downloadable files created by top authors and interpreted by professionals. Learn facts of the city from the kissing street-art to Brandenburg Gate.

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Berlin highlights private full-day tour
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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 Mitte culinary food tour
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Berlin Mitte culinary food tour

Experience Berlin Mitte with all your senses. This tour takes you to the cultural and culinary highlights of the multicultural trendy district.

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Best of Berlin: 24h, 48h or 72h hop-on hop-off tour by City Circle
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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
Night tours

Evening sightseeing tour by bus in Berlin

Explore Berlin's most popular landmarks in the evening. Discover the highlights of the city while listening to the stories that made them famous.

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Berlin TV Tower

Berlin TV Tower

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Reviews Berlin TV Tower

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GDPR Expired data, 07 Dec 2015

“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.”

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