All places on the map· Berlin
Checkpoint Charlie
Sight4.1 · 96 8443.3 · 13 700≈ 22 minFree entry1.2 km from the center
The most famous Cold War border crossing on Friedrichstraße, where Soviet and American tanks faced off in October 1961. Today the intersection features a reconstructed US guardhouse flanked by sandbags and the iconic sign warning that you are leaving the American sector. An outdoor open-air photo exhibition documents the wall's history and daring escape attempts.
Highlights
- Reconstructed US army guardhouse with sandbags
- Famous border sign in English, Russian, French, German
- Open-air Cold War history and escape exhibition
Opening hours
| Mon | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tue | Open 24 hours |
| Wed | Open 24 hours |
| Thu | Open 24 hours |
| Fri | Open 24 hours |
| Sat | Open 24 hours |
| Sun | Open 24 hours |
Featured in itineraries
What’s nearby
Wall Museum - Checkpoint Charlie
0 min walk · 16 m
3.5
Asisi Panorama - The Wall
1 min walk · 82 m
Trabi Museum is dedicated to the iconic East German car, the Trabant.
1 min walk · 117 m
Communication Museum Berlin
4 min walk · 348 m
Topography of Terror
6 min walk · 458 m
4.6
Sankt Clemens
7 min walk · 575 m
James Keith
8 min walk · 609 m
New Church
8 min walk · 610 m
Create your Berlin itinerary
Checkpoint Charlie is already in our database — build a personalized itinerary in minutes.
Create itinerary→