Berlin Story Bunker: A Journey Through Berlin's Tumultuous Past
Explore Berlin's captivating history within a WWII bunker, from the rise of Hitler to the fall of the Berlin Wall. An immersive journey through time.
The Berlin Story Bunker, constructed in the 1940s as an air-raid shelter, offers a chilling yet essential journey through Berlin's history. Originally designed to protect up to 3,500 people from devastating bombing raids, the bunker later served various purposes, including a storage facility. Today, it stands as a powerful museum, preserving the memory of Berlin's past and educating visitors about the impact of war and political division on the city. Inside the bunker, visitors can explore large-format and interactive exhibits that illustrate the most important stages of Berlin's history. The museum uses a wide variety of exhibits to create 30 stations where visitors can explore a period in Berlin's history and really immerse themselves in it. Exhibits include the buckets of the Trümmerfrauen (rubble women), ruins, and suitcases of refugees. A highlight is the exhibition “Hitler - How could it happen,” which focuses on Hitler's rise to power and the Second World War. This exhibit features a full-size replica of Hitler's bunker room and a model of the Führerbunker. The Berlin Story Bunker also presents the period between 1945 and 1990, highlighting the Cold War division of Berlin. Touch screens, films, and other applications guide visitors through the Berlin Wall, the Soviet Occupation, the Berlin Airlift, and the lives of people living on both sides. The museum is not fully accessible. Plan to spend at least two and a half hours for a comprehensive visit.
Local tips
- Allow ample time for your visit; at least 2.5 hours are recommended to fully experience the exhibitions.
- Take advantage of the audio guide, available in multiple languages, for an in-depth understanding of the exhibits.
- Note that the bunker is not fully accessible; plan accordingly if you have mobility concerns.
- Consider visiting the nearby Topography of Terror documentation center for additional insights into the Nazi regime.
A brief summary to Berlin Story Bunker
- Schöneberger Str. 23A, Berlin, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, 10963, DE
- +493026555546
- Visit website
- Monday 10 am-7 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-7 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-7 pm
- Thursday 10 am-7 pm
- Friday 10 am-7 pm
- Saturday 10 am-7 pm
- Sunday 10 am-7 pm
Getting There
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Public Transport
The Berlin Story Bunker is easily accessible via public transport. Take the S-Bahn S1, S2 or S25 to Anhalter Bahnhof station, which is a 3-minute walk away. Alternatively, the U2 U-Bahn line stops at Mendelssohn-Bartholdy-Park, also a short walk from the bunker. A single ticket for zones AB costs €3.80. A short trip ticket, valid for three stops, costs €2.60.
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Walking
From Potsdamer Platz, the Berlin Story Bunker is approximately a 15-20 minute walk. Head east along Stresemannstraße, then turn left onto Anhalter Straße. Continue onto Schöneberger Straße; the bunker will be on your left. No costs are involved.
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Taxi/Ride-sharing
A taxi or ride-sharing service from Potsdamer Platz to the Berlin Story Bunker will take approximately 5-10 minutes, depending on traffic. The estimated cost is between €8-€12. Note that surge pricing may apply during peak hours.
