The Brandenburg Gate at a glance
The Brandenburg Gate stands on Pariser Platz in the district of Mitte. It is a neoclassical gate and the surviving historic gate complex of Berlin, with five passages and six columns on each of the east and west sides. It is an open-air monument. You need no ticket, and under normal conditions you can visit at any time. Guided tours are separate products and not a way to get in.
This guide covers the gate and what lies within walking distance or a short train ride: the history and the Quadriga, Pariser Platz, Unter den Linden, the Reichstag dome, the Holocaust memorial, the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, Tiergarten, Museum Island, New Year's Eve, walking and bike tours, the WelcomeCard and where to stay. It is an independent site. It is not run by the State of Berlin, visitBerlin, the Bundestag, a museum or any tour company. Prices are in euros as listed in 2026, and they change.
There is building work at the gate right now. Site set-up began on 20 October 2026, the usual night lighting goes off on 26 October, and the outer passages are closed during the works. Details are further down this page.
Our picks: Berlin tours
A guided walk from the Gate, a government district tour with the Reichstag dome and a bike tour.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Government district tour with Reichstag dome visit
A guide and the Reichstag registration are included. The German-language option adds the plenary chamber, roof terrace and dome; the English-language option includes the roof terrace and dome but not the plenary chamber.
Check availability →
Guided bike tour of Berlin's sights
Bike included, with helmet and gloves on request and a rain poncho in bad weather. Snacks, coffee and tips for the guide are extra.
Check availability →
Two-hour guided walk on Third Reich and Cold War history
A guided walk that starts at the tourist information at the Brandenburg Gate. Tips for the guide are not included.
Check availability →Berlin tours and day trips
Walking tours, bike tours and day trips around the Brandenburg Gate and the rest of Berlin, with live prices and availability.
Explore around the gate
Every page of this guide, from the history to where to sleep.
Berlin walking tours
Two public walks compared: one ends near the gate, one starts at it.
Berlin bike tours
A 3.5-hour Highlights tour, its price and why it does not start at the gate.
History of the gate
Built 1788 to 1791, closed from 1961, reopened on 22 December 1989.
The Quadriga
Schadow's chariot of 1793, taken to Paris in 1806 and back in 1814.
Pariser Platz
Embassies, the Akademie der Künste and a small gallery next to the gate.
Unter den Linden
About 1.5 km from the gate toward the Schlossbrücke, with works planned.
Reichstag dome
Free, but registration is required. Closed for maintenance 19 to 30 October 2026.
Holocaust memorial
2,711 stelae and the underground information centre. A quiet page.
The Berlin Wall
Bernauer Strasse, the East Side Gallery and the Mauerweg.
Checkpoint Charlie
What stands there today, the museum and the closed BlackBox.
Tiergarten
Park rules, the Soviet memorial and the Victory Column with 285 steps.
Museum Island
Ticket prices and the Pergamon Museum, closed until a partial reopening in 2027.
New Year's Eve at the gate
What is known for 2026/27 and what carries over from last year.
Berlin WelcomeCard
Prices for AB and ABC, and when a pass is worth it.
Where to stay
Mitte or the Tiergarten side, and the 7.5 percent city tax.
What costs money and what does not
Prices in euros, 2026. Several of the best-known stops are free.
| Place | Admission | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Brandenburg Gate | Free | Outdoor monument; outer passages closed during the works |
| Reichstag dome | Free | Registration required |
| Holocaust memorial and information centre | Free | Information centre Tue to Sun, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Bernauer Strasse Wall memorial | Free | Outdoor exhibition daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| East Side Gallery (outdoors) | Free | Open around the clock |
| Wall Museum at Checkpoint Charlie | €18.50 | Adults, daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Victory Column | €4.50 or €4 | Adult price differs between two listings; reduced €3.50 or €3 |
| Neues Museum | €14 | Reduced €7; Museum Island ticket €24 |
Good to know in autumn 2026
Where older guides are out of date.
Building work at the gate
Site set-up started on 20 October 2026. The usual night lighting goes off on 26 October and is expected to stay off until early December. The outer passages are closed during the works, and the middle one remains usable. Do not count on every path around the gate being open.
Pariser Platz →Reichstag dome closed 19 to 30 October
A maintenance closure is planned for 19 to 30 October 2026. The roof terrace stays accessible. Registration is always required, and the dome closes on 24 December and early on 31 December.
Reichstag dome →Memorial information centre reopened
After renovation the exhibition below the memorial has been open again since 1 May 2026, regularly Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Older summer hours until the evening no longer apply.
Holocaust memorial →BlackBox Cold War is closed
The small exhibition at Checkpoint Charlie closed on the evening of 10 January 2026. Prices and hours you may still see online are out of date.
Checkpoint Charlie →Pergamon Museum is closed
The north wing and the central building are due to reopen on 4 June 2027, an announcement and not a full reopening of the building.
Museum Island →New fares and city tax
A single ticket in Berlin AB has cost €4.00 since 1 January 2026, ABC €5.00. The city tax on hotel stays is 7.5 percent since 1 January 2025.
Passes and fares →Brandenburg Gate: frequently asked questions
Do I need a ticket for the Brandenburg Gate?
No. It is an open-air monument without admission, and under normal conditions it is accessible at any time. Paid tours are separate. During the works that began on 20 October 2026 the outer passages are closed, so plan for a reduced view of the gate's passages.
How do I get to the Brandenburg Gate?
Take the S-Bahn or U-Bahn to Brandenburger Tor station. The S1, S2, S25 and S26 and the U5 stop there, in fare zone A. These are the regular lines. Check the current timetable before you go.
Can I park near the gate?
The local foundation names no parking spaces at the gate and points to a paid car park in Behrenstrasse. Fees and free spaces vary, so the train is the easier choice.
Do I have to register for the Reichstag dome?
Yes. The dome and roof terrace are free, but you must register first. You can request a time online, and there is no registration by phone. Bring photo ID. Details and dates of closure are on the Reichstag page.
Is a WelcomeCard worth it?
It depends on how much you ride and which discounts you use. The gate, the dome and the memorial are free, so they save you nothing. The WelcomeCard page lists the prices and a simple way to compare.
Is this the official site of the gate or the city?
No. This is an independent travel guide with no link to the State of Berlin, visitBerlin, the Bundestag, a museum or any tour operator.