The building with one of the most emotive names in Berlin, 'The Tränenpalast', or, 'The Palace of Tears', was built after the Berlin Wall was erected and was the main border crossing for West Berliners and West Germans entering and leaving East Berlin. The building received its name for the heart wrenching farewells as families said goodbye to their loved ones as they returned to West Berlin, unsure when they would see them again.
The original building, next to the Friedrichstraße S- and U-Bahn station in Berlin Mitte is now home to a fascinating exhibition on the former border and customs control as well as the effect that the travel restrictions had on the every day life of both East and West Berliners.
Comprising a mixture of original artefacts as well as archival film and photographic material, the exhibition is as interesting and at times emotional, as it is informative. If you find yourselves with a couple of spare hours in Berlin we heartily recommend checking out this great exhibition.
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Take a journey into Berlin's alternative and urban scenes on a walking tour. Experience the city's street art, city markets, café districts, artist quarters, multicultural neighborhoods, and more.
Explore Berlin’s top landmarks on an open-top hop-on hop-off bus tour. Visit the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, and Checkpoint Charlie at your own pace, or combine your ride with other activities.
Accept your exclusive invitation to Madame Tussauds Berlin and star in immersive sets with your favorite celebrities.
Join lovers of illusion, young and old, at the Illuseum Berlin. Experience an exhibit in which touching is explicitly encouraged. See why the museum's motto is: "You are the museum and the illusion".
On this tour, you will get to learn about the intriguing history of Berlin and see all the major attractions from the comfort of a river cruise. Travel through Berlin on a 1-hour river cruise from Friedrichstraße or Nikolaiviertel.
Experience an exciting tour of the historical traces of Berlin's oldest gay neighborhood, the rainbow quarter of north Schöneberg, between Dennewitzstraße and Nollendorfplatz. Learn about how the district became what it is today and what the future holds.
Accept your invitation to Madame Tussauds Berlin and star with your favorite celebrities. Experience Berlin at its best in the new "Berlin Vibes" zone - from underground beats to legendary icons!
Step off your cruise ship and explore Berlin’s iconic landmarks with a professional local guide. Enjoy a seamless journey and return to port comfortably before your ship’s departure.
Enjoy a tour through Berlin's parliament district and visit the chamber and dome of the Reichstag. Learn more about history, architecture, and politics at the heart of Berlin.
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