Checkpoint Charlie
The best-known Cold-War crossing point between East and West Berlin, with an adjoining wall museum.
Don't miss at Checkpoint Charlie
- ◆ The reconstructed border post
- ◆ Wall Museum
- ◆ Cold-War history
Insider tip
The nearby Mauermuseum tells gripping stories of Wall escapes.
Checkpoint Charlie — visitor questions
What is Checkpoint Charlie known for?
The best-known Cold-War crossing point between East and West Berlin, with an adjoining wall museum. Highlights include: The reconstructed border post; Wall Museum; Cold-War history.
Where is Checkpoint Charlie?
Checkpoint Charlie is in Mitte, Berlin — Friedrichstraße 43-45, 10117 Berlin. More info: https://www.berlin.de
Any tips for visiting Checkpoint Charlie?
The nearby Mauermuseum tells gripping stories of Wall escapes.
Can Chauffyr take me to Checkpoint Charlie?
Yes — Chauffyr provides a private, fixed-price chauffeur to Checkpoint Charlie and between every stop on your Berlin itinerary, with no parking or driving to worry about.
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