Topography of Terror, Berlin: Photos, Reviews & Location

Modern center on the site of the former Gestapo headquarters, documenting the horrors of Nazism.

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#23 of 148 Tourist attractions in Berlin #6 of 66 Museums in Berlin

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.60

1.3 km from the center of Berlin

Rating breakdown

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4 ★23%
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Niederkirchnerstraße 8, 10963 Berlin, Germany

topographie.de

+49 30 25450950

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What is the rating of Topography of Terror?: Topography of Terror is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 35,380 reviews.
How does Topography of Terror rank in Berlin?: Topography of Terror is #23 of 148 Tourist attractions in Berlin by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Topography of Terror located?: Niederkirchnerstraße 8, 10963 Berlin, Germany — 1.3 km from the center of Berlin.
How can I contact Topography of Terror?: Phone: +49 30 25450950 · Website: topographie.de

Reviews (8)

Pavel Tcholakov 2023 Nov 18

Very moving exhibit that I would rate as must-see for any Berlin visitor! The phone-based free audio guide tour was excellent, make sure to bring your earphones.

Brendan Cahill 2023 Nov 05

A Great History of the Nazi era in Germany from 1933 to 1945. There are two museums at this location ,one outside and the other inside . The outside one is covered partially by a polycarbonate roof.The inside museum There are a lot of permanent exhibitions displayed in this large museum. At the entrance to this museum, there is a section of the old Berlin Wall still standing here. A great place to visit if you are interested in the history of the Third Reich.

Jonathan Kao 2023 Oct 03

Great first stop in Berlin if you want to learn about the regime. Lays down some important historical context about WW2 that will help for other museums that you may go to.

Fraulein Bee 2023 Sep 30

This place is very educational. I learned a lot. You just need some time, reading all, if not some of the text on the wall/board. It also seemed so quiet on this place. The museum is free of charge.

Martina 2023 Aug 20

A pure piece of history and an absolute must see when visiting Berlin. I would have stated alot longer but it started pouring rain. The art work is fantastic but looking at the wall from the side you can't help but think what it must have been like before it was tore down. I highly recommend a visit. Check weather forecast first

Anna Augustinová 2023 Aug 19

Beautiful and diverse paintings on a piece of history, really fun to see, very picturesque, and for free! My only issue was how touristy it was there but I suppose that's to be expected from such a notable place. What I appreciate, though, was how respectful other people were when taking pictures - they'd politely wait until you took your pictures and only then they would walk by. Very nice! Another detail I liked about the wall was that there were names of the paintings and artists written in front of the paintings.

Mark B 2023 Jul 16

This is an extremely comprehensive and FREE museum on the site of the former German SS and Gestapo police forces during WW2.

The indoor portion is very detailed and provides many photos and artifacts of the rise of the brutal police state via massive control of propaganda and terror. This will take you at least 1 hour to properly digest with the audio guide on your phone.

The outdoor portion complements this with more of a summary timeline presented against the backdrop of the Berlin Wall and trench.

I recommend at least 90 minutes to get a good sense of the museum but probably more like 2-3 hours.

Vy Yang 2023 Jul 08

If you're planning to visit Jewish Museum then I highly recommend you to visit this one as well. Checkpoint Charlie is nearby as well.

It was very informative and there is a free guided tour every Sunday at 3.30pm. Definitely worth it. They also offer audio guide if you're not there on Sunday.

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