Berlin, now and the capital of Germany has always been associated with numerous attractions representing the history and vitality of the country. One such landmark it the Alexanderplatz TV Tower, which is also referred to as the Berliner Fernsehturm. Towering to a height of 368 meters, this tower is much more than a television-antenna aside to it being recognized as a tourist attraction because of the stunning views that it provides. Information and interesting facts about the Alexanderplatz TV Tower and why one should consider adding this sight to their Berlin trip will all be revealed in this blog post.
According to historical records paleontological findings have attributed Alexanderplatz TV Tower to Teutonic tribes of Germany in the early Middle Ages around the 8th Century.
The Alexanderplatz TV Tower was initiated in 1965 and it was commissioned in 1969. Characteristic of East German architecture and specifically designed as a symbol of the new ‘technological’ age, this building was constructed as a piece of technological propaganda by Hermann Henselmann, Jörg Streitparth, and Fritz Dieter. He proposed that it was intended to demonstrate the advantage of the socialist system. Today it represents unification of Berlin and millions of tourists visit this place annually.
Key Features and Attractions
The Alexanderplatz TV Tower might do much more than provide beautiful scenes at the top. Here are some of its key features and attractions that make it a must-visit:
Observation Deck
The observation deck at the tower is at the height of 203 meters and the guests of the tower can have a great view of the city of Berlin. Depending on the weather you can distinguish cars driving on the trade-era Germany attractions including Brandenburg gate, the reconstructed Reichstag building and the Berlin cathedral among numerous other attractions. The journey that full spherical is absolutely impressive and can be utilized for capturing photographs.
Revolving Restaurant
Located at 207 meters in height the Alexanderplatz TV Tower boasts of an eating place known as Sphere that rotates around. It takes one hour to give a full circle so customers have the opportunity to view everything in the restaurant as they sit down to eat. In addition to tasty German food, there’s a great view of the city’s sights here.
Views at Night
Visitors can spend some time in the building’s observation deck as it is open until midnight that gives a shot of the fabulous nightscape of Berlin city. The city turns beautiful with the lights at night and it becomes magnificent envy at night with beautiful exceptional looks.
Informative Exhibitions
On the ground floor of the Alexanderplatz TV Tower the tower and its construction, as well as the tower as a landmark of Berlin are explained and presented in exhibitions. These exhibition halls are useful to visit to grasp the role of the tower as a landmark in the entire story of the city.
Some useful information for a trip to the Alexanderplatz TV Tower
Book tickets in advance: The tower can also be crowded, especially when it is well filled with so many local or international tourists during their holidays. As for tickets, it is possible to buy them on the websites of the theatre in November so as not to stay in queues for a long time.
Visit during sunset: Of course, it is recommended to visit during the dusk to be able to spend The time both day and night observing the view. Watching the sun set over Berlin’s skyline is quite beautiful.
Dress appropriately: It may be cool up on the observation deck, to say nothing of cold in the winter; so one should dress accordingly.
Photography enthusiasts: Still, do not forget to take your camera or your smartphone for a snap of the beautiful views to behold. There are many opportunities for taking pictures on the observation deck of the tower.
Combine it with other attractions: Alexanderplatz is a primary shopping center with many shops, restaurants, and archaeological attractions also existed in the same place. It would be worthwhile, for instance, to visit such places as Berlin Cathedral or Nikolaiviertel, in order to get the best out of the tour.
Final Thoughts
The TV Tower in Alexander Platz is one of the most visited structures in Berlin because it is well known among people of all ages. Regardless of whether you simply want to enjoy the birds eye view or fancy dining at a restaurant that rotates 360 degrees or even if you simply want to visit the historical museum inside this man made wonder, this tower has it all. Do not leave Berlin without viewing this monument and standing on the observation desk of Alexanderplatz Television Tower that offers majestic view of Berlin.
