And welcome to the WW2 Walking Tour in Berlin! If you’re the history buff and you want to dig how great
If the sites this tour covers seem like something you’d enjoy, then, this a tour you have to take. So let us walk you through this comprehensive guide here.
giving you a deeper understanding of the city’s past during this
tumultuous period.
1. Reichstag Building
Your tour begins at the famous Reichstag Building. It was the seat of German Parliament and watched vital
events during World War II. In 1933 a disastrous building fire damaged the building and Hitler used it as
pretext to consolidate power. Now, a symbol of democracy and resilience, it stands today.
2. Holocaust Memorial
The Holocaust Memorial is just a short walk from the Reichstag. This somber monument is to the six million.
Victims of the Nazi regime who were Jewish. Find your way through the over 2,700 concrete slabs that stand for each
tragic chapter in history. Reflect on some of the horrors of the Holocaust and honor those
who suffered.
3. Topography of Terror
The Topography of Terror exhibition was located in the place of the former SS and Gestapo headquarters.
It gives insights into Nazi regime’s crimes. Visit the buildings and explore them in this informative
The exhibits bring into play the operations, persecution and the resistance movement of SS. This visit offers a chilling
reminder of the past.
4. Checkpoint Charlie
Your journey continues to Checkpoint Charlie, the sorely familiar East Berlin border crossing with West
Cold War. Recreated checkpoint and stories about the escape attempts and life at checkpoints.
divided city. Don’t forget to get a photo of the actors as American and Soviet soldiers.
5. Berlin Wall Memorial
Nearby is Berlin Wall Memorial. Preserved sections of the wall were explored.
Find out about the division of the city. Walk up to the observation tower for a bird’s eye view of the former.
“Immersion” at the documentation center and get into the personal stories.
6. Concentration Camp at Sachenhausen
To get a bit more in depth we would recommend taking a day trip to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, just outside.
of Berlin. Visit with a guided tour and learn chilling history of this former concentration camp. The
during this dark, knowledgeable guides will provide historical context and share stories of what the prisoners lived.
period.
7. Olympic Stadium
Finish your WW2 walking tour with a visit to the started built Olympic Stadium for the 1936 Olympic Games. Go into the grand architecture.
Learn about the Nazis’ use of the games for propaganda and. From a visit to the bell, take a walk through history.
tower and the stadium itself. Valuable insights in to the controversial events that took.
place here.
Final Thoughts
A walk along Berlin’s WW2 walking tour is an experience you will never forget and one you can connect with Berlin’s history.
on a deeper level. Visiting these famous sites gives you insight into the fights and victories of the
past. I remind you that respect, sensitivity, and recognition of the importance of
learning from our history.
Have you ever been ready to take a closer look at what secrets lay in the past of World War II in Berlin? And as we prepare to grab your walking shoes, we
In some ways this was a thought-provoking journey through time.