A Journey Through History at the Soviet War Memorial Tiergarten

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from Brandenburg, take the A2 highway towards Berlin. Merge onto A10 (Berliner Ring) and follow signs for A115 toward Berlin-Zentrum. Take the exit onto A100 and then take exit 22 for B2 toward Berlin-Mitte. Continue on B2, which will lead you towards the center of Berlin. Once you reach the Tiergarten area, follow signs for Str. des 17. Juni. The Soviet War Memorial is located at Str. des 17. Juni 4, 10557 Berlin. Parking may be available nearby, but be aware that some areas may require payment.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the Soviet War Memorial using public transportation, start by taking the regional train (RE) or S-Bahn from Brandenburg Hauptbahnhof (main train station) toward Berlin. You can take the RE2 or S3 line to Berlin Hauptbahnhof. From the Hauptbahnhof, exit the station and walk to the main exit. Head towards the Tiergarten park area, and walk along the Str. des 17. Juni. The memorial is approximately a 15-minute walk from the station. Ensure you have a valid ticket for the Berlin ABC zones, which costs around €3.80 for a single trip.

• Bus

  If you prefer taking a bus, you can take the bus line 726 from Brandenburg central bus station to Potsdam, and then transfer to the S-Bahn line S7 towards Berlin. Disembark at Berlin Hauptbahnhof. From there, follow the same walking directions as mentioned above to reach the Soviet War Memorial. Remember to validate your ticket before boarding the bus, which will cost you around €3.80 for a single journey.