Die Mauer

Installation Berlin, Berlin, Germany

What to expect

Die Mauer, also known as the Berlin Wall, is a historic site in Berlin, Germany, that showcases the city's division and reunification. The Berlin Wall Memorial, located on Bernauer Strasse, is a must-visit attraction that features an outdoor exhibition, a visitor center, and a documentation center. The memorial site includes the last remaining section of the wall, as well as the Chapel of Reconciliation and the Window of Remembrance. Visitors can also explore the Nordbahnhof S-Bahn station, which presents an exhibition on the history of the city's transport system during the division. The East Side Gallery, the longest surviving section of the Berlin Wall, is also a popular attraction, featuring over 100 artworks by international artists. The Berlin Wall Memorial and other related sites offer a glimpse into the city's turbulent past and its journey towards reunification, making it a significant and educational experience for families and visitors of all ages

Plan your family visit to the Die Mauer with these blog insights 👇

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Unusual overnight stays in Berlin and the surrounding area

Unusual overnight stays in Berlin and the surrounding area
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the "Die Mauer" panorama, an installation that shows the daily life in West Berlin. We felt like we were directly at the wall

Highlights: It was great to feel the history. "A moment that makes history tangible". It was easy for our daughter to understand ✨

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Once upon a time in Berlin: Berlin stories

Once upon a time in Berlin: Berlin stories
This family's experience:

Activities: We followed the Berlin Wall in an old Trabi, went through Checkpoint Charlie, and ate salt snacks

Highlights: The family enjoyed the historical experience and the kids loved riding in the vintage car ✨

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Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the East Side Gallery, a conserved part of the Berlin Wall

Highlights: We loved how the city has preserved this part of history and turned it into something beautiful and still meaningful ✨