Berlin Underworld: Exploring the City's Hidden History
Uncover Berlin's hidden history: Explore WWII bunkers & Cold War tunnels beneath the city streets.
Descend beneath the bustling streets of Berlin and uncover a hidden world of bunkers, tunnels, and historical secrets at the Berliner Unterwelten. Explore remnants of WWII air raid shelters and Cold War escape routes, gaining a unique perspective on the city's turbulent past.
A brief summary to Berlin Underworld
- Brunnenstraße 105, Berlin, Mitte, 13355, DE
- +493049910517
- Visit website
- Monday 10 am-3:30 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-3:30 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-3:30 pm
- Thursday 10 am-3:30 pm
- Friday 10 am-3:30 pm
- Saturday 10 am-3:30 pm
- Sunday 10 am-3:30 pm
Local tips
- Book your tour online in advance, especially during peak season, as tours often sell out.
- Wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket, as the underground tunnels can be cool and involve walking on uneven surfaces.
- Consider taking Tour 1 - Dark Worlds, which includes a visit to the Berlin Underworlds Museum.
- The tours are not accessible for people with reduced mobility due to the structure of the bunkers.
Getting There
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Public Transport
The Berliner Unterwelten is located at Brunnenstraße 105, next to the southern entrance of the Gesundbrunnen U-Bahn station. Take the U8, S1, S2, or S25 to the Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station. From there, it's a short walk to the entrance. 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 the Gesundbrunnen station, exit towards Brunnenstraße and Kaufland. The entrance to Berliner Unterwelten is located next to the Kaufland supermarket, at Brunnenstraße 105. The walk is less than 5 minutes and involves no additional costs.
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Parking
Parking is available at the Gesundbrunnen-Center parking garage, located at Badstraße 4, a short walk from Berliner Unterwelten. Rates start at €1.50 per hour, with a daily maximum of €15. Alternatively, there is open-air parking at Hanne-Sobek-Platz. Parking on the street in the surrounding area is subject to parking-space management, with costs of €1-2 per hour.
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The Berlin Wall and its Fall at Schwedter Strasse
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Unmissable attractions to see
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Mauerpark
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Berlin Wall Memorial
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Kulturbrauerei
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Invalidenpark
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Koppenplatz
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Friedel Richter Restaurant
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
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