Discover the center of Berlin via its major waterway, the River Spree, on a 2.5-hour boat cruise. See the main sights of the city from the water and feel the heartbeat of the bustling city. Start your roundtrip sightseeing tour on Friedrichstrasse and pass by the Federal Chancellery to reach Bellevue Palace, overlooking the Beamtenschlange (civil servant accommodation) and the Victory Column. Enjoy informative audio commentary as you see Berlin Central Station and the Interior Ministry before continuing on to Charlottenburg Palace. From there you will cruise past the Westhafen Canal, the Berlin-Spandau Ship Canal, the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Hamburger Bahnhof. You will then cruise back to Friedrichstrasse.

With over 1.2 million visitors a year, the TV Tower at Alexanderplatz is one of the most popular sightseeing attractions in Berlin. Due to the huge numbers of visitors wishing to check out the views each day, securing your entrance tickets in advance is never a bad idea. Thanks to this ticket, you'll benefit from fast track entrance. Bypass the endless lines of people waiting to enter and journey straight up to the observation deck without having to queue for hours. Incredible scenes await you at the top of Germany's tallest tower. Berlin sprawls out from beneath you, complete in all its glory. Keep an eye out for the city's famous icons such as the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, and Berlin Central Station. Admire the Olympic Stadium, the famous Museum Island next to the Berlin Cathedral, and the modern Potsdamer Platz complex.

Visit the Pergamon Museum, whose redevelopment will transform it into a worldwide attraction among the Berlin museums. The redevelopment is still ongoing, however, you will be able to enjoy most of the museum. The Antiquity Collection The Pergamon antique collection is one of the world's most significant collections of Greek and Roman art. See the architectural installations from Ancient Greece and Rome, including the gem of Roman architecture: the Market Gate of Miletus from circa 100 AD. As part of the renovation, the hall with the Pergamon Altar will remain closed until at least 2024. The Middle East Museum The Middle East Museum collects artifacts of the 6,000-year cultural history of civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Assyria, and Anatolia. Among the 270,000 objects, the main attractions are the reconstruction of the gloriously colorful Ishtar Gate and the Procession Way of Babylon from the time of Nebuchadnezzar II. Gaze in wonder at the earliest examples of writing in Cuneiform script on clay tablets from Uruk. Islamic Art Museum The Museum for Islamic Art displays both masterpieces of applied art and archaeological artifacts from Muslim as well as Christian and Jewish groups from the 8th to 19th century. Let yourself be amazed by architectural works that you will not find in any other museum. See the richly decorated stone facade of the Mshatta palace and the famous Aleppo Room with its colorfully painted wall paneling.

Explore Berlin from the water during a wonderful sightseeing cruise. Start your cruise at the Moltke Bridge/Main Station Pier and set off to see some of Berlin's most important sights from the water. Admire how large parts of the old and new architecture in the city were built facing the water as you cruise along the Spree riverbank. Feel like a real insider as you get to know Berlin from the upper deck of the panoramic ships. During the tour, pass by numerous sights including Nicholas’ Quarter, the TV Tower, Berlin Cathedral, the Old National Gallery, the New and Old Museum, the Pergamon Museum, the Bode Museum, the Palace of Tears, Friedrichstraße Station, the Press and Information Agency of the Federal Government, ARD Capital Television Studio, the Reichstag Building, Paul-Löbe-House, Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-House, Moltke Bridge, the Swiss Embassy, the German Chancellery, and the House of World Cultures.

Journey high above Berlin and enjoy a meal at a revolving restaurant in the 200-meter tall TV Tower at Berlin's Alexanderplatz. Enjoy priority entrance and experience a fantastic view of the city from your window seats at the "Sphere" restaurant (food not included). Enjoy skip-the-ticket line access to the TV Tower and head straight up to the Sphere restaurant where a window seat table will be waiting for you. Sit down to a delicious meal as Berlin rotates below you. After your meal, head to the observation deck and see the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and Hauptbahnhof from above. Enjoy the view along the banks of the Spree, admire the Olympic Stadium and see the famous Museum Island, home to the Berlin Cathedral.

Explore light, movement and sound, merging into expressive choreographies of luminous forms and colors with the DARK MATTER exhibition. Discover the 1,000 square meters of exhibition space and a range of multimedia installations. In the pitch-black rooms of a converted factory, visitors embark on a journey through seven artworks. From breathtakingly intimate light compositions, and interactive walk-in structures to room-encompassing audiovisual performances, become part of a fully immersive experience.

Take a break from the real world and step into the Illuseum Berlin. Located in the center of Berlin, the Illuseum is a place where nothing is as it seems and where fun, entertainment, and interactivity for visitors of all ages is the focus. Whether it's slate space or infinite space, baffling holograms, or an impressive tunnel, anyone can immerse themselves for a moment in a world full of illusions, allowing themselves to fall under the spell of their senses. Experience a one-of-a-kind museum where you will defy gravity, lose the ground under your feet, see yourself grow and shrink, and become inspired by optical illusions. As a special treat, check out clever play-areas made of sustainable wooden toys with many impressive 3D puzzles and riddles that are not only fun but also train your logical skills. It's easy to waste a day at this tricky fitness center for the brain.

Visit the DDR Museum, where the history of East Germany (often called by its German acronym, DDR, instead of the English, GDR) is made tangible. See reconstructions of DDR apartments and learn about daily life under the communist regime. The items in the museum are not hidden away in cases, but wait to be properly discovered. You can pull out drawers, open cupboards, reach inside and browse. Climb into an original Trabant, turn the ignition – and off it goes. Experience an exciting simulated voyage through the prefabricated districts accompanied by the typical Trabant noises. Turn on the television in a typical East German living-room and rifle through the Karat wall-cupboard, one of the most evocative home-furnishings of the GDR era. Smell the spices on the shelf and see the pressure-cooker on the stove. Watch news-reports sitting in an original cinema stall, or dance to Lipsi, East Germany's answer to rock-and-roll.

Step into a world made entirely of ice at the Berlin Icebar. Receive 3 drinks tokens and enjoy this unusual space where the walls, furniture, and even the very glass you sip your beverage out of are made of natural ice. Upon arrival at the Berlin Icebar, you’ll receive 3 tokens. You can exchange these tokens at 2 bars. The first bar you’ll enter is the ‘heated’ front bar. Here you can exchange your golden token and order a large Heineken beer, glass of wine, cocktail, or non-alcoholic beverage. After a welcome drink in the lounge, snuggle into the warm clothing provided for you, including a coat and gloves, and get ready to face temperatures of -10°C. Next, head inside the actual ice bar in the back. Here you can exchange your 2 silver tokens for Heineken beer, shots of strong liquor, or orange juice. Enjoy the ambient light and ice sculptures of the Icebar and test yourself on how long you can last in the cold.

Discover the beauty of central Berlin from the water on a panoramic cruise on the Spree River. Explore the sites along the River Spree. Purchase a drink onboard and sail with a drink in hand. Hop aboard at the activity provider's centrally-located launch site. Settle into the comfortable seat of your choice. Enjoy the boat's glass roof which can be retracted in fine weather or the boat's heating system which keeps you cozy on chilly days. Have access to amenities like restrooms. Capture pictures of Museum Island from the water on both sides. Pass through the reconstructed historical heart of Berlin, the Nikolai Quarter. Take in the hip vibe of Friedrichstrasse and the elegant architecture in the Government Quarter. Dive into the sights along the way with the provided audio guide or a Liveguide in German and English. Return to your launch point at the end of your tour.