Berliner Fernsehturm
Berliner Fernsehturm
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9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Enjoy a unique panorama and unforgettable view of the entire city with its many attractions over 200 metres above ground. Every day, in our Sphere restaurant, you can enjoy delicious, freshly prepared international dishes and Berlin specialities of the highest quality - in every sense of the word.
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Neighborhood: Mitte (Borough)
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- Klosterstraße • 5 min walk
- Alexanderplatz • 5 min walk
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mummysistersandra
Manchester, UK74 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We booked a window seat in the restaurant from 3pm-4.30 pm in winter so we watched the city go from (admittedly quite a grey) day to night. The ticket is quite expensive at €55 for 2 people and any food or drink was additional to this, but it was a lovely way to spent 90 mins, getting 3 revolutions of the restaurant. The day time menu runs till 4pm so we were able to enjoy some lite bites with our German sparkling wine.
Written January 5, 2023
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Hello, thank you very much for your kind words and your visit to our tower!
We are very happy that we could give you a nice time and a good experience. Thank you very much for the description and the nice review.
With kind regards. Your Berlin TV Tower Team
Written February 8, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
CW
Germany121 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
A view and experience to enjoy. The 203m view from the viewing deck presents a beautiful
360 degree view of the city of Berlin. The perfect positioning of the tower allows for a detailed
view of historical and significant landmarks, buildings, classic structures and sights of Berlin.
There is also a bar at the viewing deck which guests can visit to spend more time appreciating the view from that height. Although the drinks are rather steep at the bar, it is the experience of having a drink at 203m high that you're essentially paying for.
Sadly, the entry fee is rather steep for the short amount of time spent at this location, especially since the restaurant can only be accessed with an entry ticket, and it is located above the viewing deck, giving customers an even higher up experience of the tower and view of Berlin.
But thumbs up to customer service at the Berliner Fernsehturm, most of the staff are very
warm, friendly and helpful. It is a location that I'd recommend visiting while in Berlin.
There is also a bar at the viewing deck which guests can visit to spend more time appreciating the view from that height. Although the drinks are rather steep at the bar, it is the experience of having a drink at 203m high that you're essentially paying for.
Sadly, the entry fee is rather steep for the short amount of time spent at this location, especially since the restaurant can only be accessed with an entry ticket, and it is located above the viewing deck, giving customers an even higher up experience of the tower and view of Berlin.
But thumbs up to customer service at the Berliner Fernsehturm, most of the staff are very
warm, friendly and helpful. It is a location that I'd recommend visiting while in Berlin.
Written March 27, 2023
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Hello, thank you very much for your kind words and your visit to our tower!
We are very happy that we could give you a nice time and a good experience. Thank you very much for the description and the nice review.
With kind regards. Your Berlin TV Tower Team
Written March 31, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
JDL456
West Sussex, UK48 contributions
Oct 2022
We booked in advance a window table. Unfortunately this does not allow you to skip the queue so you have to wait behind people who have just bought viewing gallery tickets from the machine. The view from the revolving restaurant is very good so we enjoyed the experience. Unfortunately the hamburgers were not good quality and certainly didn't justify the relatively high price.
Written November 29, 2022
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Alex R
Glasgow, UK27 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Used our last afternoon to take in the tower restaurant and observation deck.
Starting with the restaurant the cost to book is the same as going to the observation deck, so the additional cost is for lunch. It was about £17 for a cheeseburger and you don’t get fries, just crisps.
Whilst the burger was nice, this is perhaps more about the experience rather than the food.
Observation deck was so busy and roasting.
Overall a good experience, but food perhaps a little overpriced.
Starting with the restaurant the cost to book is the same as going to the observation deck, so the additional cost is for lunch. It was about £17 for a cheeseburger and you don’t get fries, just crisps.
Whilst the burger was nice, this is perhaps more about the experience rather than the food.
Observation deck was so busy and roasting.
Overall a good experience, but food perhaps a little overpriced.
Written October 18, 2022
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Dear Alex,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. 😘 Every day we work hard to deliver to our guests the very best. We are constantly working on improving the gastro experience.
Additionally, we have special events with live music and kinder entertainers. We prepare a 3-course menu for special occasions and you can find them on our website in the calendar section. 📅
We hope, you will give us another chance one day and that time it will be 5 stars.
Best regards 😘
Your Berlin TV Tower Media Team
Written October 19, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Charlie L
Hampshire , United Kingdom15 contributions
Jul 2022
We had dinner here, a 3 course set menu which we pre-booked months before our trip. The menu was 100% German sort of food, which we didn't mind after all we were in Berlin. So some interesting food which we wouldn't normally have the pleasure of eating.
It was a lovely evening, there was a pianist softly playing the piano the whole time. The views of Berlin were amazing. We watched a small rain storm sweep across part of Berlin, rainbows appear, the sunsetting and eventually day turning into night with the city coming to life as the lights came on.
The food was great, the wine was nice and the waiter was an absolute rock star, he made sure we had the best time...
It was a lovely evening, there was a pianist softly playing the piano the whole time. The views of Berlin were amazing. We watched a small rain storm sweep across part of Berlin, rainbows appear, the sunsetting and eventually day turning into night with the city coming to life as the lights came on.
The food was great, the wine was nice and the waiter was an absolute rock star, he made sure we had the best time...
Written July 11, 2022
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Thank you for your kind words and your visit to us! ❤️
We are very glad that we could give you a nice time. 👀
We have a new VR experience in the entrance area - this might be a good way to refresh your memories (and learn some history). Join THE Berlin Odyssey. 👁️🗨️
Kind regards 😘
Your Berlin TV Tower Media Team
Written October 17, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
liane
Benfleet, UK15 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Visit to the iconic tv tower was largely enjoyable however it was eur50 to sit in the restaurant for 4 of us before we ordered coffee and cake which was in addition.
The cake wasn’t fresh ( not quite defrosted ) had to request the usually obligatory whipped cream.. the service was slow and the Berliner Winter dessert was very small !!
It was cloudy so view not great but the overall experience was worthwhile.
The cake wasn’t fresh ( not quite defrosted ) had to request the usually obligatory whipped cream.. the service was slow and the Berliner Winter dessert was very small !!
It was cloudy so view not great but the overall experience was worthwhile.
Written December 4, 2022
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tammyjewel628
Houston, TX220 contributions
Sep 2022
It's an experience that you pay for, but worth it. You could just visit the observation deck, but we did Breakfast at the restaurant. We booked before going, I'd recommend because a lot of the times were booked several weeks in advance. With limited choices that Saturday and nothing in the evening, we did Breakfast at 9:00 am Sunday morning and it was good. The view is great. It wasn't crowded so we stayed awhile. I think we went around 3 or 4 times. We each had an entree and then we shared a kids pancakes. The food is good but you are paying for the view. I love revolving restaurants so it was worth it to me.
Written October 9, 2022
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Thank you for your kind words and your visit to us! ❤️
We are very glad that we could give you a nice time. 👀
We have a new VR experience in the entrance area - this might be a good way to refresh your memories (and go through the history). Join THE Berlin's Odyssey. 👁️🗨️
Best regards 😘
Your Berlin TV Tower Media Team
Written October 17, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Gregor Š
5 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
I'm in love with towers and their views, which provide me with a different perspective of the city that I'm visiting. Berliner Fernsehturm provides this on a pretty high level, but being pretty pricy tough, costing me 30€ to sit in a restaurant. Despite the fee, the experience is really good, restaurant having a moving floor that slowly circles you around the city (in contrast to some other towers that I visited). On the viewing floor, one level lower, you get a lot of information on the city interest points that can be seen from the tower.
Written October 8, 2022
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Thank you for your kind words and your visit to us! ❤️
We are very glad that we could give you a nice time. 👀 We are improving our booking system and next time it will be easier for you to navigate. We also have interesting events in our calendar - they take place in the restaurant and food is included. You can book them on our website.
We have a new VR experience in the entrance area - this might be a good way to refresh your memories (and learn some history). Join THE Berlin Odyssey. 👁️🗨️
Kind regards 😘
Your Berlin TV Tower Media Team
Written October 17, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Paul Legate
Gravesend, UK20,286 contributions
Nov 2021
I have been visiting Berlin since 1988 when the city was still divided and the Berliner Fernsehturm was a symbol of Communist Power and of the East German capital. After the fall of the wall the tower was earmarked for demolition, thankfully it stayed in one piece. It was constructed between 1965 and 1969 and stands at a height of 368 metres and is the tallest structure in Germany and the third tallest structure in the European Union.
I have been to observation deck in the past and decided to return on my latest visit to the city. Accessing the observation deck was easy enough even in Covid-19 times, I had to prove I was fully vaccinated and asked to follow strict safety regulations and then it was straight to the ticket desk and shortly afterwards I was directed to elevator.
The views from the observation deck are phenomenal with 360 degree views of the city and beyond. It was possible to see the differences between the former West and East areas of city mostly because of the architectural styles, communist era tenement blocks dominate the former DDR districts. It was fairly busy when I visited as the sun was setting but a lot quieter than in pre-covid days. The Fernsehturm is an absolute must see when in Berlin, it is a short walk from Alexanderplatz and the ticket price is fairly reasonable. The views of the city are incredible and give a different perspective of the metropolis than from ground level.
I have been to observation deck in the past and decided to return on my latest visit to the city. Accessing the observation deck was easy enough even in Covid-19 times, I had to prove I was fully vaccinated and asked to follow strict safety regulations and then it was straight to the ticket desk and shortly afterwards I was directed to elevator.
The views from the observation deck are phenomenal with 360 degree views of the city and beyond. It was possible to see the differences between the former West and East areas of city mostly because of the architectural styles, communist era tenement blocks dominate the former DDR districts. It was fairly busy when I visited as the sun was setting but a lot quieter than in pre-covid days. The Fernsehturm is an absolute must see when in Berlin, it is a short walk from Alexanderplatz and the ticket price is fairly reasonable. The views of the city are incredible and give a different perspective of the metropolis than from ground level.
Written December 6, 2021
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Thank you kindly for your visit to the Berlin TV Tower and leaving such a detailed review. Your knowledge of the tower is impressive!
We are very pleased to hear that you have a had a pleasant experience with us, even with the current changes related to the pandemic, and hope that we may welcome you again in the future.
Warm regards,
Your Berlin TV Tower Media Team.
Written December 9, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
vinaytailor
London, UK9 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
At €55 euro for 2 people just to get up to the restaurant and a small, pricey menu, I was expecting more. The food was very average at most, a far cry from "delicious, freshly prepared international dishes and Berlin specialities of the highest quality" boasted on the website. Within 5 minutes of ordering, the food had arrived, leaving us questioning how "freshly prepared" it really was. The bill came to over €55 for two main dishes and some water. We weren't expecting it to be cheap, but hope that the quality would follow the high price tag. Would have been better off going to the viewing platform (the view really is amazing) and getting dinner from a street food venue.
Written February 6, 2023
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Hello, we are sorry to hear this. We can assure you that we are constantly working to improve the experience around the entire visit to the tower.
Thank you for sharing your opinion with us. This is especially important for a constant development and for you to give us 5 stars on your next visit.
With kind regards. Your Berlin TV Tower Team
Written February 8, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Is there a time limit inside this place? I want at least a couple of hours up there.
shortshank2015
Falkirk, UK285 contributions
There didn’t seem to be a time limit when I was there, no one was checking you in and out at the lift, they were only making sure the lift wasn’t overcrowded though I’m not sure what you would do for a couple of hours up there, how long can you spend looking at roofs ?
Rachael232
Glasgow, UK98 contributions
With the berlin welcome card can I book my slot in advance ?
Alessio M
Verona, Italy386 contributions
No you must book your slot from the tv fernsaurm website
Marie H
Liverpool, UK1 contribution
Hi I'm looking to book the restaurant but don't really fancy the menu would just like to experience it. Could I book but just have drinks? Thank you.
andycoldham
Crawley, UK863 contributions
Yes you can go up to the bar for just a drink, but you will still have to pay to ho up, and at around £25 per person its an expensive drink and view.
andycoldham
Crawley, UK863 contributions
I am visiting at the end of July, the restaurant menu looks a little expensive but I am prepared to pay the prices but do I have to pay the additional 25.50 euro pp to get express access or can I just visit the restaurant without this extra charge as it almost makes it not worthwhile.
Berliner-Fernsehturm
Berlin, Germany
Hello andycoldham, thank you very much for your question. Please book your restaurant ticket for 25.50 € online in advance. There you can enjoy the highest culinary sightseeing tour of Berlin, as the restaurant is revolving. On site you choose your meal and pay for food & beverages. All the best, your Berlin TV Tower Team
Hayley
Ashby de la Zouch, UK172 contributions
Is there anywhere to leave Buggies at the bottom? As i can see online you can't take buggies up there, and we are planning to eat up there,but have a 4 month old!?
Norfolk_9
Blofield, UK315 contributions
As per previous answers I watched a family leave their buggy and take their toddler with them, so fret not its on. Enjoy your meal!!
Hi I booked the tickets last night in Berlin but i do not have it printed. Will I still be able to enter?
Panda K
Strasbourg, France68 contributions
Well I m a bit late and I guess you already cam back from your trip. But to give the information to next visitors, yes you can simply use your smartphone instead of printing them.
Christopher B
7 contributions
Visiting Berlin next spring and would like to book entrance and a meal to the tower. How far in advance can this be done. Thanks.
UniqueSantorini
Santorini, Greece289 contributions
Make reservation online for the restaurant, entrance ticket you can by at the spot.
DGW18
East Riding of Yorkshire, UK8 contributions
Hello! I’m visiting Berlin 31st December - 3rd Jan 2020 and hoping to visit the TV Tower. I’ve been looking at tickets online but it says ‘no tickets available’, this is the same for all future dates in 2020. Does anyone know if the tickets for the tv tower are released gradually? Am I looking too far in advance?
Georgia.limassol
Limassol City, Cyprus96 contributions
Good afternoon, I think you have to check other sites or other combinations of tickets. You can buy tickets only for viewing or for the restaurant. If everything says no available tickets the problem maybe the dates and that time of year is very busy..
Georgia
Littlemammiesboy
Edinburgh, UK108 contributions
I reserved tickets online for this. It said I’d be emailed the tickets but none have showed up.
They aren’t getting back to me through the info form.
Has anyone else had similar issue? I have a screenshot of the booking reference - is this enough or have they basically taken my money and left me without tickets,
anas0ut0
Rio de Janeiro, RJ1 contribution
Yes! Print the reservation (I think it has a QR code)
Simone L
Sarego, Italy4 contributions
Ho acquistato 2 biglietti "saltafila" dal sito, ma non recano alcun nome al di sotto della dicitura "name", dato che per l'appunto i nomi dei proprietari di quest'ultimi non mi erano stati chiesti. È tutto nella norma?
235paolop
522 contributions
credo basti il biglietto... non è nominativo l'ingresso
Berliner Fernsehturm (Berlin) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Berliner Fernsehturm
- Berliner Fernsehturm is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- We recommend booking Berliner Fernsehturm tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 52 Berliner Fernsehturm tours on Tripadvisor
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- Restaurants near Berliner Fernsehturm:
- (0.02 mi) ALEX Berlin Alexanderplatz
- (0.03 mi) Bar 203
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- (0.03 mi) Restaurant Sphere
- (0.11 mi) El Colmado (Alexanderplatz)
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