Gruenau Travel Guide
Berlin
Popular places to visit

Alexanderplatz
With its stark, 1960s layout, “Alex” is a showcase of Communist-era architecture and a lively central meeting place for locals.

Zoo Berlin
Say “guten tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of Europe’s most comprehensive and elegant zoos.

Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.

Kurfürstendamm
Often described as “Berlin’s Champs-Élysées,” this elegant promenade is the city’s premier shopping strip and is punctuated with a moving war memorial.

Potsdamer Platz
Berliners come to celebrate their city in this public square, which was leveled during World War II and isolated in the Cold War.

Checkpoint Charlie
Learn about the history of Checkpoint Charlie, a well-known monument in Berlin. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do

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Other neighbourhoods around Gruenau

Treptow-Köpenick
Check out the cafes while you're in Treptow-Köpenick. Hop on the metro at Bammelecke Tram Stop and Strandbad Grünau Tram Stop to see top sights like Mueggelsee and Badestelle Kleiner Müggelsee.

Köpenick
You might enjoy the river views while in Köpenick. Mueggelsee is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Krankenhaus Köpenick-Südseite Tram Station or Pablo-Neruda-Straße Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Neukölln
You might enjoy the coffee shops while in Neukölln. Britzer Garten is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Britz-Süd Station or Britz South U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Checkpoint Charlie and East Side Gallery. See more of Berlin by jumping on the metro at Gorlitzer U-Bahn or Schlesisches Tor U-Bahn.

Friedrichshain
Known for its lively bars and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Friedrichshain. Top attractions like Simon-Dach-Strasse and Boxhagener Platz are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Frankfurter Gate U-Bahn or Bersarinplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Lichtenberg
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Lichtenberg. If sightseeing is on the list, Tierpark Berlin is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Genslerstraße Tram Stop or Arendsweg Tram Stop to see more of the area.