What to do · Berlin
East Side Gallery, the Painted Wall beside the Spree
Information
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 45 min
- Season
- All year
- Who it's for
- All ages
- With a dog
- On a lead; it is an open pavement
What it is
A long stretch of the Wall, on the bank of the Spree, which artists from all over the world painted in 1990, after the fall. It is an open-air gallery that is now looked after by the Berlin Wall Foundation. The most photographed murals, such as the kiss between Brezhnev and Honecker, are around the middle.
How to see it
Get off at Ostbahnhof and walk towards the Oberbaum Bridge; at the end, cross the red-brick bridge towards Kreuzberg. It is always open and free. First thing in the morning there is room for photos without crowds.
Tips
- Finish in Kreuzberg Cross the Oberbaum Bridge and continue to the Markthalle Neun for lunch.
- Do not touch the murals They are often restored and are protected.
Frequently asked questions
Do you pay anything?
No: it is an open pavement beside the river.
How long does it take?
About 45 minutes at a strolling pace.
As a familyWith teenagersWith a dogWith friends
