Gruenau Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Zoo Berlin
Say “guten tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of Europe’s most comprehensive and elegant zoos.
Checkpoint Charlie
You can learn about the history of Berlin with a visit to Checkpoint Charlie. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Berlin: Sightseeing Walking Tour of the Top 20 Attractions
Berlin: Tour Walking to the Top 10 Sightseeing Attractions
Berlin: Berlin Story Bunker Entry Ticket
Berlin: Breakfast at Café Wintergarten
Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
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 East Side Gallery and Mercedes-Benz Arena. 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, Wellblechpalast is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Genslerstraße Tram Stop or Arendsweg Tram Stop to see more of the area.