Observation point on the radio tower in Berlin (Berliner Funkturm)

One of the less-known observation platforms in Berlin. It is quite far from the center, so there are few tourists here. Was built in 1924-1926 in the territory of the exhibition complex. In 1929, here was the world's first television broadcast. The construction is metallic and resembles the Eiffel Tower, the observation deck is located at a height of 124 meters.


The observation deck is open




Olympic Stadium in the distance


Berlin International Congress Center


Exhibition grounds Messe Berlin


Central Bus Station


Residential area around the Litzen lake


Theodor-Heuss Square (Theodor-Heuss-Platz)


In 1945, one of the pillars was damaged by an explosion, the tower miraculously did not fall. The pillar was recovered.


There is a retro-style restaurant on the middle platform. Find opening hours of the observation deck and restaurant on the official website. The ticket price is 5 euros (as of 2019).


Getting there: S-Bahn station - Messe Nord / ICC (Witzleben), U-Bahn station - Kaiserdamm Station, then 700 meters on foot. Car parking is here N 52 30.401 E 13 16.881. The entrance is here N 52 30.369 E 13 16.732.