Museum Berlin-Karlshorst: Where WWII Ended
Explore the site of Nazi Germany's WWII surrender & discover the complex German-Soviet history at Museum Berlin-Karlshorst.
The Museum Berlin-Karlshorst marks the spot where the Second World War in Europe officially ended. On May 8, 1945, the unconditional surrender of the German armed forces was signed here. Today, the museum explores German-Soviet and German-Russian relations, focusing on the war of 1941-1945.
A brief summary to Museum Berlin-Karlshorst
- Zwieseler Str. 4, Berlin, Lichtenberg, 10318, DE
- +493050150810
- Visit website
- Tuesday 10 am-6 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-6 pm
- Thursday 10 am-6 pm
- Friday 10 am-6 pm
- Saturday 10 am-6 pm
- Sunday 10 am-6 pm
Local tips
- Admission is free.
- Audio guides are available in multiple languages for a small fee (€3, reduced €1).
- Free guided tours in German are offered on Sundays at 3 p.m.
- The museum is wheelchair accessible, with lifts and ramps throughout the building.
Getting There
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Public Transport
The Museum Berlin-Karlshorst is easily accessible by public transport. Take the S3 S-Bahn line to Karlshorst station, then transfer to bus 296 to the 'Museum Karlshorst' stop. Alternatively, take the U5 U-Bahn line to Tierpark station, and then take bus 296 to the same stop. A single ticket for public transport in Berlin costs between €3 and €4.
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Taxi
A taxi from Alexanderplatz to Museum Berlin-Karlshorst will take approximately 15 minutes and cost between €25 and €30. Taxi stands are readily available throughout the city center.
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Walking
From Karlshorst S-Bahn station, it is approximately a 20-minute walk to the museum. Head east on Treskowallee, then turn right onto Rheinsteinstraße. The museum will be at the end of the street.
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