Viewpoint

Fernsehturm Berlin

Berlin's television tower at Alexanderplatz, with an observation deck and a bar high above the city.

Typical visit

Half day

Ages

Booking

Ticket required

Opening hours

March to October 9:00-23:00; November to February 10:00-23:00.

Timed tickets

Tickets are bound to a time slot, with a 15-minute grace period.

Changing plans

Tickets cannot be cancelled, but every ticket can be rebooked online.

Coming with kids

Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.

Strollers

Strollers cannot go up the tower; leave them at the wardrobe, where storage is free.

Food

The Sphere Bar on the observation deck is open to all ticket holders.

Getting there

The entrance is opposite Alexanderplatz S-Bahn station.

Wheelchair

Wheelchair users and visitors who cannot walk without aids cannot enter the tower.

OUR FAMILY ASSESSMENT

Family Intelligence

Toddlers (0–3)2/5

Kids (6–8)4/5

Tweens5/5

Value for money2/5

Queue risk4/5

Our editorial assessment — not user ratings.

The Fernsehturm rises 368 metres over Alexanderplatz and has been open to visitors since 1969. It was designed by Hermann Henselmann and Günter Franke for the GDR’s Deutsche Post and is protected today as part of a cultural heritage ensemble. A visit means riding up to the observation deck, where the Sphere Bar serves anyone with a ticket. The catch for a family day: every ticket is tied to a time slot and cannot be cancelled, only rebooked online, so the tower sets the rhythm of the day rather than fitting around it.

Family FAQ

What are the opening hours of Fernsehturm Berlin?

March to October 9:00-23:00; November to February 10:00-23:00.

Can you bring a stroller to Fernsehturm Berlin?

Strollers cannot go up the tower; leave them at the wardrobe, where storage is free.

Why kids will love it

Children are catered for at the top: the lunch bundle comes with pasta and a soft drink for kids, and the breakfast bundle includes cocoa or juice for them. The restaurant’s meals also cover gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian and vegan needs.

Tips & tricks

Book a timed-entry ticket online in advance; without one you can queue for over an hour at busy times, especially weekends and school holidays. The observation deck is at 203m and the (pricier) revolving restaurant one level above turns slowly, which some younger children find unsettling. Visit near sunset for the view without the midday haze.