Place · Brandenburg Gate & Reichstag

Brandenburg GateBrandenburger Tor

Walk through at sunrise or in the evening for the light and the emptier square; 10–20 minutes; free, always open.

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Time on site

15–25 min

p95 40 min

Price

Free

Hours

unknown

Best time

unknown

28″ bags

Painful

Brandenburg Gate & Reichstag: painful

Rules in force · 5The Reichstag, the cathedral and the state museums limit …

Germany ↗Germany is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
Germany ↗Nazi symbols and gestures are criminal offences, including as jokes or souvenirs.
Germany ↗Many city centres are low-emission zones: a car needs the right sticker (Umweltplakette) to enter.
Berlin ↗The Reichstag, the cathedral and the state museums limit bag size and refuse large backpacks and suitcases; use the museum cloakroom or leave big bags at the hotel.
Berlin ↗Almost all shops and supermarkets are closed on Sundays and public holidays; restaurants, cafés, museums and late-night kiosks (Spätis) stay open.

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Time on site

minutes

Minimum

10min

Worthwhile

15min

Typical

25min

p95

40min

The square is always open; not applicable.

Crowd clock: Crowded from mid-morning; quiet at sunrise; large events close the square.
Sensory load: 2/5
Exposure

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.