Nikolaiviertel Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Nikolaikirche
This church dates back to Berlin’s medieval beginnings. It’s now one of the city’s great museums.
Alexanderplatz
With its stark, 1960s layout, “Alex” is a showcase of Communist-era architecture and a lively central meeting place for locals.
Zoo Berlin
Say “guten tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of Europe’s most comprehensive and elegant zoos.
Potsdamer Platz
Berliners come to celebrate their city in this public square, which was leveled during World War II and isolated in the Cold War.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
Checkpoint Charlie
Learn about the history of Checkpoint Charlie, a well-known monument in Berlin. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Potsdam: City and Castles Tour
Berlin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Live Commentary
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Other neighbourhoods around Nikolaiviertel
Mitte
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Check out top attractions like Alexanderplatz and Brandenburg Gate, and jump on the metro at Unter den Linden Station or S+U Friedrichstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Kreuzberg
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Kreuzberg. You can visit top attractions like Checkpoint Charlie and Jewish Museum Berlin, and jump on the metro at Prinzenstrasse U-Bahn or Kottbusser Gate U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Checkpoint Charlie and East Side Gallery. See more of Berlin by jumping on the metro at Gorlitzer U-Bahn or Schlesisches Tor U-Bahn.
Friedrichshain
Known for its lively bars and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Friedrichshain. Top attractions like Simon-Dach-Strasse and Boxhagener Platz are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Frankfurter Gate U-Bahn or Bersarinplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Tiergarten
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Zoo Berlin to Potsdamer Platz – discover Tiergarten, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Prenzlauer Berg
Travellers choose Prenzlauer Berg for its lively bars. Hop aboard the metro at Thomas-Mann-Straße Tram Stop or Greifswalder Straße-Ostseestraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Velodrom.