Around the Brandenburg Gate: What to See within 10 Minutes' Walk

From the Brandenburg Gate, four major sights are within 10 minutes' walk: the Reichstag to the north, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe to the south, the Tiergarten to the west, and the Unter den Linden avenue to the east. This guide gives a route of 2 to 3 hours, approximate walking times and the bookings to plan, notably for the Reichstag dome. Everything is open to all except the dome visit, which is free but requires registration. Information checked in October 2026; always check opening hours before you go.

The route at a glance

Stop	Time from the gate	Good to know
Pariser Platz and Brandenburg Gate	0 min	Open day and night
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe	5 min south	Field of stelae open to all; underground information centre
Reichstag	5 to 7 min north	Free dome visit by registration
Tiergarten	3 to 5 min west	Park open to all
Unter den Linden	east of the square	1.5 km avenue
Gendarmenmarkt	about 15 min	Square with two churches and the Konzerthaus

1. Pariser Platz and the gate

The Brandenburg Gate and its quadriga at night

Start at the Brandenburg Gate and Pariser Platz, lined with facades rebuilt after the fall of the Wall. Go early: the square fills quickly with groups and photographers. Allow 15 minutes.

2. The Reichstag

West facade of the Reichstag

A few minutes to the north stands the Reichstag, seat of the Bundestag. The glass dome is free to visit, but advance registration is compulsory: do it several days ahead, especially in high season, and bring ID. Slots fill quickly. Allow an hour with the dome.

3. The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

The field of stelae of the memorial

Five minutes to the south, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe consists of 2,711 concrete stelae of varying heights. Walk through without running, without climbing on the stelae or posing for cheerful photos. Beneath the field, the information centre traces the victims' history. Allow 30 to 45 minutes.

4. The Tiergarten

Behind the gate, on the west side, lies the Tiergarten, the largest park in the centre. A short walk under the trees, or a picnic if you are there at lunchtime, is restful between two visits.

5. Unter den Linden

To the east, Unter den Linden leads towards Museum Island. If you have time, continue to the Neue Wache, about 15 minutes' walk from the gate.

How much time to allow

2 hours: gate, memorial and Reichstag (without the dome).
3 hours: with the dome or a walk in the Tiergarten.
Half a day: adding Unter den Linden as far as the Neue Wache and Gendarmenmarkt.