The Siegessäule holds a very special place in Berlin's history, not just in the 19th century but also much more recently, when American presidential candidate Barack Obama addressed a crowd of 200,000 people in front of it in 2008.
Designed by Heinrich Strack for Emperor Wilhelm I and revealed to the world in 1873, the neoclassical style statue stands 67 metres high. Friedrich Drake later added a tall golden statue to the top to represent the adored Goddess Victoria.
Today, the monument sits in the middle of a large and busy roundabout in Tiergarten, relocated there in 1939 following Nazi plans to remodel the city of Berlin. You can climb to the top - 270 steps or so - and witness incredible views of Berlin's city landscape. Visitors love the ornately sculpted frieze and the seemingly never-ending spiral staircase. Just don't try to cross the roundabout to get there: use the pedestrian underpass!
Discover Berlin on a convenient hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour with live commentary, visiting the most famous and beautiful sights of the city at your leisure. The use of buses with audio guide is also possible.
Explore Berlin with a 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6-day Berlin WelcomeCard. Ride public transport in the ABC zones, including Berlin Brandenburg Airport, receive discounts of up to 50% with many partners, and benefit from the pocket travel guide.
Explore the former workers' district of Prenzlauer Berg in Berlin on a guided walking tour. Learn about the history of the area, see its notable landmarks, and discover what its future holds.
Explore Berlin's "City of Tomorrow," the Hansaviertel, on a guided tour. Learn about the district's turbulent past and how it was rebuilt by top architects from across the globe after World War II.
Enjoy a tour through Berlin's parliament district and visit the chamber and dome of the Reichstag. Learn more about history, architecture, and politics at the heart of Berlin.
Reap the benefits of the Berlin WelcomeCard Museum Island with discounts on attractions and free public transport for 72 hours. Enjoy free entry to all museums and collections on Berlin's Museum Island with the Pass.
Discover the street art scene of Kreuzberg on a self-guided tour. See the East Side Gallery, and RAW area, and learn about the famous artists, murals, and more while solving puzzles on the way.
Treat yourself to a luxurious Champagne breakfast from a Berlin breakfast institution. Enjoy 2 dishes, a glass, or unlimited Champagne and coffee from a local roastery.
On this tour, you will get to learn about the intriguing history of Berlin and see all the major attractions from the comfort of a river cruise. Travel through Berlin on a 1-hour river cruise from Friedrichstraße or Nikolaiviertel.
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