Panoramapunkt sits atop the Kollhoff Tower at Potsdamer Platz, with a 360-degree view across Berlin from about 100 metres above the streets. From the outdoor viewing platform, you can pick out landmarks including the TV Tower, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, Tiergarten and Alexanderplatz. A lift reaches the upper floors in about 20 seconds, and bilingual information boards add context on the city’s history. There is also a glazed café where you can pause for cake or a drink while looking out over Berlin.
Views from Potsdamer Platz
Panoramapunkt occupies the upper floors of the Kollhoff Tower, above Potsdamer Platz. Its outdoor platform gives you a broad view in every direction, with the surrounding square below and landmarks such as Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island in the distance.
The tower is a notable part of the Potsdamer Platz skyline. The viewing area is about 100 metres above street level, giving you a useful vantage point for placing central Berlin’s sights in relation to one another.
The lift and the café
The lift ride to the viewing levels takes about 20 seconds. Once upstairs, information boards in German and English provide details on Berlin’s history, so you can put some context to the cityscape.
The glazed café gives you a sheltered place to sit with a view. It serves cakes, and wine and beer are also mentioned among the choices. In poor weather, the first floor provides some protection from rain; the café is another option when you want to get out of the cold.
FAQ
Where is Panoramapunkt Berlin?
It is in the Kollhoff Tower at Potsdamer Platz 1, Berlin.
How high is the viewing platform?
The viewing area is about 100 metres above the streets of Berlin.
How long does the lift ride take?
The ride to the upper floors takes about 20 seconds.
What can you see from Panoramapunkt?
The 360-degree outlook includes Potsdamer Platz and landmarks such as Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island.
