Märkisches Viertel Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
Checkpoint Charlie
You can learn about the history of Berlin with a visit to Checkpoint Charlie. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Berlin: 1-Hour Boat Tour with Bilingual Guide (Ger/Eng)
Berlin: Walking Tour of the Top 10 Sightseeing Attractions
Brandenburg: Tropical Islands Resort Day Ticket
Berlin: Highest Swing in Europe
City Bus Tour of Berlin, Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp and Potsdam
Berlin: Berlin Story Bunker Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Märkisches Viertel
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Hotel Aldea Berlin Centrum
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Märkisches Viertel
Pankow
Travellers choose Pankow for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Rosenthaler Straße Tram Stop or Blankenfelder Straße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Schonhauser Allee Arkaden.
Moabit
Travellers choose Moabit for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Birkenstrasse U-Bahn or Turmstrasse U-Bahn and check out top sights like Classic Remise Berlin.
Prenzlauer Berg
Travellers choose Prenzlauer Berg for its lively bars. Hop aboard the metro at Thomas-Mann-Straße Tram Stop or Greifswalder Straße-Ostseestraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Velodrom.
Mitte
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Check out top attractions like Alexanderplatz and Brandenburg Gate, and jump on the metro at Unter den Linden Station or S+U Friedrichstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Charlottenburg
Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Charlottenburg. Kurfürstendamm is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Richard Wagner Place U-Bahn or Bismarckstrasse U-Bahn to see more of Berlin.
Tiergarten
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Zoo Berlin to Potsdamer Platz – discover Tiergarten, a destination also famous for its shopping.
- Alexanderplatz
- Zoo Berlin
- Kurfürstendamm
- Potsdamer Platz
- Brandenburg Gate
- Checkpoint Charlie
- Olympiastadion
- Messe Berlin
- Friedrichstrasse
- Waldbühne
- Berlin TV Tower
- Gendarmenmarkt
- Reichstag Building
- Berlin Wall Memorial
- Museum Island
- Hackescher Markt
- Friedrichstadt-Palast
- Estrel Festival Center
- DDR Museum
- Sanssouci Palace
- Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
- Berlin Cathedral
- Tempelhof Park
- Berliner Philharmonie
- Velodrom
- Checkpoint Charlie Museum
- Schloss Charlottenburg