Berlin played a central role in World War II, and today, many sites across the city reflect its complex wartime history. From government buildings and military headquarters to memorials and museums, this route explores key locations connected to the lasting impact of the war on the city.
Starting at Moltke Bridge, where intense fighting took place during the Battle of Berlin, the route moves toward the Reichstag Building, a historic landmark that became a symbol of the war’s end when Soviet forces raised their flag over it in April 1945. Nearby, the Soviet War Memorial in Tiergarten commemorates the soldiers who fought in the city. Continuing through the government district, you will visit the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, which provides a space for reflection on the Holocaust, before reaching the site of the Führerbunker, now marked by a simple information board.
Further along, the walk passes the former location of the New Reich Chancellery, then continues to the Detlev-Rohwedder-Haus, one of the few major Nazi-era government buildings still standing. The Topography of Terror Museum, located on the site of the former SS and Gestapo headquarters, offers insights into the Nazi regime’s operations. At the Berlin Story Bunker, visitors can explore exhibits on Berlin’s wartime experience. The route then moves toward Anhalter Steg, once part of a major railway station, before reaching the Memorial Plaque Schulenburgring 2, which commemorates resistance against the Nazi regime.
The walk concludes at Tempelhof Airport, an architectural landmark that played multiple roles in Berlin’s history—from its origins as a Nazi showcase project to its later significance during the Berlin Airlift. Today, the former airfield is a public space, offering visitors a chance to explore its grounds and learn about its history.