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The outdoor trail at the Topography of Terror, beside the remains of the WallArild Vågen · CC BY-SA 3.0

What to do · Berlin

Topography of Terror

Museum · 1 h 30 · Free · Open daily · On the site where the Gestapo and the SS were based

InformationFree
Price
Free
Duration
1 h 30
Season
All year
Who it's for
Adults and teenagers

What it is

A documentation centre built on the site where the Gestapo headquarters, the SS leadership and the Reich Security Main Office were located. The permanent exhibition explains how Nazi terror worked from here; outside, a tour of 15 stations through the remains of the site. Until 31 January 2027 there is also an exhibition on what Germans knew about the Holocaust.

Opening times and price

Open every day from 10:00 to 20:00 and entry is free. The outdoor area closes at dusk, at 20:00 at the latest. It is at Niederkirchnerstraße 8, ten minutes' walk from Potsdamer Platz and close to Checkpoint Charlie.

Tips

  • Combine it with Checkpoint Charlie It is a few minutes' walk away.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

Nothing; entry is free.

Is it open every day?

Yes, from 10:00 to 20:00.

With teenagers

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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