Balanceakt: A Marvelous Sculpture in the Heart of Berlin
Explore the captivating 'Balanceakt' sculpture in Berlin, a perfect blend of art and architecture that invites reflection and inspiration.
Discover 'Balanceakt', a striking sculpture located in front of the iconic Axel Springer building in Berlin. This artistic masterpiece invites tourists to reflect on balance and harmony in our modern world.
A brief summary to Balanceakt
- vor dem Axel-Springer-Hochhaus, Axel-Springer-Straße 65, Berlin, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, 10888, DE
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Visit early in the morning or late afternoon for the best lighting for photographs.
- Combine your visit with a stroll through the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg area to experience local culture.
- Check out nearby cafes for authentic Berlin snacks and drinks after visiting the sculpture.
Getting There
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Public Transport
If you are starting from Berlin Hauptbahnhof (the main train station), take the S-Bahn (S3, S5, S7, or S9) towards Warschauer Strasse. Get off at the station 'Potsdamer Platz'. From there, transfer to the U-Bahn (U2 line) towards Pankow. Get off at 'Kochstraße / Checkpoint Charlie' station. Exit the station and walk east on Kochstraße towards Friedrichstrasse. Turn right onto Friedrichstrasse and continue until you reach Axel-Springer-Straße. Turn left on Axel-Springer-Straße and you will find Balanceakt in front of the Axel-Springer-Hochhaus.
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Walking
If you are near Alexanderplatz, head southwest towards Karl-Liebknecht-Straße and continue straight onto Grunerstraße. Turn left onto Mühlendamm, which becomes Axel-Springer-Straße. Continue walking until you reach the Axel-Springer-Hochhaus, where Balanceakt is located right in front.
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Bus
From the 'Berlin Central Station' (Berlin Hauptbahnhof), take the bus line 200 towards 'Zoologischer Garten'. Get off at the 'Potsdamer Platz' stop. From there, walk to the U-Bahn station 'Potsdamer Platz' and take the U2 line towards 'Ruhleben'. Get off at 'Kochstraße / Checkpoint Charlie', then walk east on Kochstraße, turn right on Friedrichstrasse, and then left on Axel-Springer-Straße to reach Balanceakt.
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