Checkpoint Charlie

Historical landmark Berlin, Berlin, Germany

What to expect

Checkpoint Charlie is a former border crossing between East and West Berlin, now a popular tourist attraction and symbol of the Cold War

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Checkpoint Charlie, an old crossing point between the Soviet-controlled East Berlin and the American-controlled West Berlin during the Cold War era

Highlights: The area around Checkpoint Charlie includes museums, restaurants and shops selling German souvenirs ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Checkpoint Charlie to learn about its history and significance

Highlights: The kids enjoyed taking pictures with the actors dressed as American soldiers, and we appreciated the historical significance of the place ✨