Iconic East Berlin square with the TV Tower, World Clock, and gateway to Mitte nightlife and shopping.

About Alexanderplatz

Alexanderplatz is one of Berlin's most iconic public spaces, dominated by the 368-meter Fernsehturm (TV Tower)—the tallest structure in Germany and visible from across the city. The square's name honors Russian Tsar Alexander I, and it became the center of East Berlin during the Cold War, surrounded by socialist modernist architecture including the World Clock (Weltzeituhr) and the Galeria Kaufhof department store.

Today, Alexanderplatz is a major transit hub and commercial center, with the S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams, and buses converging here. The surrounding Mitte district offers some of Berlin's top attractions: Museum Island (five world-class museums on a UNESCO-listed Spree island), the Berlin Cathedral, the Nikolaiviertel (Berlin's oldest neighborhood, reconstructed), and the bustling Hackescher Markt area with courtyards, boutiques, and nightlife. The square itself is undergoing major redevelopment with new towers planned.

Nearby Landmarks

Fernsehturm TV Tower Museum Island Berlin Cathedral Hackescher Markt World Clock

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost EUR 45-55
Time 35-45 minutes

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Rideshare (Grab/Uber)

Cost EUR 35-50
Time 35-45 minutes

Terminal 1, ground level

Train (S-Bahn S9)

Cost EUR 4
Time 45 minutes
Frequency Every 20 minutes

Step-by-Step Directions

Take S9 from BER station directly to Alexanderplatz. No transfer needed.

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi EUR 45-55 35-45 minutes Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Rideshare EUR 35-50 35-45 minutes Budget-conscious, app users
Train EUR 4 45 minutes Budget, avoiding traffic

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

The S-Bahn and U-Bahn to Alexanderplatz ran until approximately 12:30 AM, with night buses and trams providing 24-hour coverage. Berlin's excellent night transport network meant reaching Alexanderplatz was possible at any hour.

Luggage Tips

S-Bahn and U-Bahn trains have wide doors and open floor space for luggage. Alexanderplatz station has elevators. The square itself is flat and paved, easy for rolling luggage to nearby hotels.

Accessibility

Alexanderplatz station has step-free access via elevators. The TV Tower has wheelchair access to the observation deck and restaurant. Museum Island is partially accessible with ongoing improvements. The Nikolaiviertel has cobblestones that can be challenging.