Berlin Wall

Monument Berlin, Berlin, Germany

What to expect

The Berlin Wall was a 155-kilometer-long wall that surrounded West Berlin from 1961 to 1989, separating it from East Berlin. The wall was designed to prevent people from escaping to the West from East Berlin and was a complex, multi-layered system of barriers. Today, visitors can see the last remaining section of the wall at the Berlin Wall Memorial, which includes a chapel, a museum, and a memorial to the victims of the wall. The memorial also features an outdoor exhibition that illustrates the history of the wall and its impact on the city. The Berlin Wall is a significant historical site that serves as a reminder of the city's turbulent past and its journey towards reunification. Families can visit the memorial and learn about the wall's history, and also explore other nearby sites such as Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate

Plan your family visit to the Berlin Wall with these blog insights 👇

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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 ✨