Victory Column

Die Siegessäule auf dem Großen Stern wurde von 1864 bis 1873 als Nationaldenkmal der Einigungskriege erbaut. Im Volksmund wird das Denkmal auch "Goldelse" genannt. Im Inneren führt eine Wendeltreppe mit 285 Stufen zur 50 Meter hoch gelegenen Aussichtsplattform.

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Shaileshwori Sharma

It's a beautiful monument best seen during a clear day. The gold statue against a blue backdrop is remarkable. Tip: don't try to cross the road from above, there are underground passes from all sides.

Matthias

It took me ages before I finally went up the victory column. I recommend to do it when it's clear so you get the most out of that view . The replicates of the European sights are a nice feature as well

Francisco Cano

If you want to enjoy some scenic views and great photo opportunities come here! You have to pay a small fee and climb 285 steps , but it's worth it once you get to the top.

DHR.com

This historical monument at the center of Berlin was built to commemorate the Prussian victory in the Danish-Prussian War. Go to the observatory for amazing city views . Opens at 9:30am.

M Aldoss ♏

Beautiful Landmark in Berlin, you can go on the Top and enjoy nice view of Brandenburg Gate from the Top.

Stefan Crisan

One of my favorite monument from Berlin. The Column of Victory is amazing. You can arrive at the columns through the tunnels who are situated by the both sides of the street 17 June.

Wijaya يجايا

When you around try to go up! Be careful due to the stiffness of the stairs you might feeling dizzy, once you at the top you got like 360 degrees of Berlin

SandyInBerlin

Climb the stairs to the top. Look up. Acknowledge how freaking huge she really is. Go back down. Look up again. Marvel at how tall that tower really is because now she looks teeny tiny.

Jose Caballero

Catch your breath, climb up, and then do the air-conditioned exhibit after you come back down.

Frau Coco Lores

It's a landmark of home for me as an original "Berliner Göre"! And always a little bit of Love Parade , if you walk or drive by????

Bahman S

I was wondered when I read that the Column ist moved from another place to here. It has about 280 stairs but worth it to go up.

Mahmut Enes Kayaalp

Great building. In the middle of the beautiful and mysterious Tiergarten. Bundestag Dome offers great outlook.

johnlemon

The garden is really wonderful. I'd suggest exploring from this side on and have a view from the column top first.

Rusty Shackleford

Great views of the city . Beautiful monument worth the walk to see it up close.

Jonathan C

3€ entrance fee. The view from the climb to the top is worth the climb. Go near evening for a beautiful view of Berlin.

John Barnham

Amazing this was once in front of the Reichstag. On New Years Eve this becomes a firework show ground!

Vangelis Koukidis

Do the climb, even if it means losing your feet for the day. Perfect view ! It is crowded up there, they should do something about that.

Robert Reiz

Great place at a sunny day. Specially for tourists ;-) but don't block the street for bikers. They can get angry!

Roy Dikkens

You should choose to save energy or to be on the top of column. Choose the second thing ;)

Hector

Climb the tower an hour before sunset right away, stay for photos of the scenic views , then return down for a brief tour .

Milos Denic

Take time and climb to the top of the column, you won’t regret it

Sarah Madden

Great views but the steps climbing up are a killer! Way cheaper than the TV tower though

Uri Savelchev

If you’re okay with going up by stairs, I’d recommend to go to the Column’s top - it is a nice view over Tiergarten

Ayush Aggarwal

Best place to watch in Berlin. worth the visit

Dunja Quince

Via a steep spiral staircase of 285 steps climb to the top of the column! Beautiful!

Maria Köhler

You should spend the 3 Euros to walk up! Cheap way to get a good view of the city .

M.

One of the coolest views of Berlin.

Volker Wohlfarth

60 metres high - 300 steps for one of the best views in berlin - 3€ it's worth it

Heiner T.

The gold sticks wrapped around are golded weapons from the prussisan wars in 19 th Century

Minh Lee Orzolek

It’s one of the basic sightseeing spots every city has. So visit once maybe.

Maike Plotnik

Just get on top for adult 3€ and enjoy a great view over Berlin !

Alvin Tien

Nice view of Berlin . Get there by a stroll through Tiergarten. It'll surprise you.

Nils Buurman

Nice view on Berlin! Usually not a long line to wait in.

Vaiva de Chatte

Very nice view from the top. Many steps to climb though. Entrance 3€. No toilet

Joud Al Kateb

Lovely to look at from outside. We went in and up and up and up we went lol but honestly not worth it at all!

James Gooch

A must stop on your walk through the gardens

markabona

must visit. Go up to the top if you are fit

Florian Weigl

Climb it and enjoy the view .

Rita Avd

Best views in central Berlin

Jackson Tsai

If you want to know which direction to go, this landmark can guide you east, west & north, south

Aisha Khurshid

Amazing views from the top, that's after you climb 280+ steps !

Moe

The victory coulmn was inagurated on 2/9/1873 the date of the third anniversery of the victrious "Battle of Sedan" against the French .

Anna van W

Nice to drive at the round about and you can see it from really far

Jonathan Van den Broeck

Not expensive , great view . It's a good alternative for the tv-tower. There is no escallator.

Shams el din

The 280+ steps are definitely worth it once you reach the top.

Katrina

If u take a tour bus . U will pass this.

Hrvoje Shodan

Cool place and a nice view .

Tomáš Bělohlav

One of the best sunset views for just € 3.

John E

German monuments don't get much more captivating than this.

Carol Carbone

The view worth the stairs. This is the Angel on U2's clip Stay-faraway so close...

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