The square behind the Gate
Pariser Platz lies east of the Brandenburg Gate, in the district of Mitte. It is an open square, not an attraction with an entrance. The Gate marks its western side, and Unter den Linden begins here and runs east.
Around the square you find the embassies of the United States and France, the Akademie der Künste, the Max Liebermann Haus and the building of the Adlon hotel. The Adlon building is listed here as a landmark only. This guide does not review or recommend hotels.
This site is independent. It is not an official city page and does not run any of the buildings named below.
Buildings on and near the square
What each one is, and what you can expect as a visitor.
US embassy
The embassy of the United States is at Pariser Platz 2. It is a diplomatic building, so do not assume that tourists can go inside.
French embassy
The French embassy is at Pariser Platz 5. Do not assume that tourists can go inside; treat it as a building to look at from the square.
British embassy
The British embassy is not on this square. It is at Wilhelmstraße 70 to 71, so do not look for it here.
Akademie der Künste
The main building is at Pariser Platz 4. The operator lists the building as open every day, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with its own times for individual exhibitions. All locations are closed on 24 and 31 December. The reading room and the bookshop on the square are listed as closed because of construction work, so do not plan around them without checking.
Berlin tours that include the square
Walking and bike tours with live prices and availability. Most tours around the Gate pass Pariser Platz, but start points differ.
Max Liebermann Haus and opening times
The one house on the square with a small ticket.
The Max Liebermann Haus is at Pariser Platz 7 and belongs to the Stiftung Brandenburger Tor. During exhibitions it is open Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is €3, reduced €2, and visitors up to 18 years are free, according to the foundation. Events can run on different times, so check before you set off.
| Place | Address | Hours and entry |
|---|---|---|
| Max Liebermann Haus | Pariser Platz 7 | Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. during exhibitions; €3, reduced €2 |
| Akademie der Künste | Pariser Platz 4 | Building daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; exhibitions have their own times |
| US embassy | Pariser Platz 2 | – |
| French embassy | Pariser Platz 5 | – |
Prices and hours are as stated by the operators for 2026 and can change.
Getting there and parking
Rail is the simplest way.
The station Brandenburger Tor is on the S1, S2, S25, S26 and U5 and lies in fare zone A. The station is not the Gate itself, so plan a short walk to the square. On the U5, the ride between Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Brandenburger Tor takes about 3 minutes, and between Brandenburger Tor and Bundestag about 1 minute. These are ride times without waiting or walking. A single ticket for Berlin AB costs €4.00 in 2026 (reduced €2.50) and is valid for 120 minutes in one direction.
There is no parking at the Gate. The foundation points to a paid car park in Behrenstraße, so check the fee and whether a space is free on the day.
The Gate works in autumn 2026
What changes for your visit.
The operator announced that the site was set up from 20 October 2026. The usual night lighting at the Gate is off from 26 October 2026 until probably early December. The outer passages are closed during the works, and the middle one can be used. Check the current situation before you go, and see the history of the Gate for background on the lighting project.
Which stop fits your interest
A quick guide to the square.
Art and exhibitions
The Akademie der Künste and the Max Liebermann Haus both show exhibitions, each with its own times. Check them before you go.
Embassies and architecture
The US and French embassies are best seen from the square. Do not plan an interior visit.
The Gate and the Quadriga
The chariot on top is covered on the Quadriga page, and the building in the history of the Gate.
A walk east
The boulevard Unter den Linden starts at the square and has its own page.
More from the area
Places that start at the square.
The Quadriga
The chariot above the Gate, seen from the square.
Unter den Linden
The boulevard that runs east from the square.
Reichstag dome
Free visits with registration, and the closure dates.
Holocaust memorial
Opening hours of the field of stelae and the information centre.
Pariser Platz: frequently asked questions
Where is Pariser Platz?
Directly east of the Brandenburg Gate, in Berlin-Mitte. Unter den Linden starts at the square.
Which embassies are on Pariser Platz?
The United States at number 2 and France at number 5. The British embassy is at Wilhelmstraße 70 to 71, not on the square.
Can I visit the embassies?
Do not assume that tourists can enter an embassy. Plan to see them from the outside.
Is it free to visit the square?
Yes, it is an open public square. The Max Liebermann Haus charges €3, reduced €2, during exhibitions, with visitors up to 18 years free.
When is the Akademie der Künste open?
The operator lists the building as open every day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with separate times for exhibitions. It is closed on 24 and 31 December.
Can I park near the Gate?
No parking is offered at the Gate. A paid car park in Behrenstraße is named by the foundation. Public transport is easier.