Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Germany  /  Berlin  /  Sightseeing  /  Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Berlin

4.4
#4 of 47 in Historic Sites in Berlin
Architectural Building History Museum
Originally opened in 1895, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church today stands as a memorial to the destruction of World War II. This historic chapel was damaged--then almost completely eliminated--by bombings in 1943 and 1945. The remaining Romanesque architecture is in the steeple, which no longer has a pointed roof. The ground floor's memorial hall honors war victims. The people of Berlin preserved the ruins within the monument to represent the rebirth and resilience of postwar Berlin. Guided tours are available. For travelers who use our international travel planner, Berlin holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.
Create an itinerary including Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
map
Related Tours to Book
Warnemünde Shore Excursion: Berlin City Highlights Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $144
Berlin Bike Tour: Third Reich and Nazi Germany BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $34
Berlin Christmas Lights Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $16
Full-Day Berlin Excursion with Round-Trip Transportation from Warnemünde or Rostock BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $138
Berlin Christmas Markets Walking Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $17
Private Custom 3-Hour Tour of Berlin by Car BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $360
Private Custom Walking Tour of East And West Berlin Including Double-Decker Ride BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $359
View more tours
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
3,099 reviews
Google
4.4
TripAdvisor
  • The Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche or hollow tooth, for me, is the most impressive monument of the 2nd World War. There are hourly guided tours.
    View original
  • It is a blow to the heart go into what's left of this church that remains a symbol of Berlin destroyed, but it's also nice to get into the new part, built in the years ' 60 that initially leaves a little perplexed. But if you sit in peace and silence of the Church and let yourselves be enveloped by deep blue stained-glass Windows, maybe like us there you'll appreciate.
    View original
  • For me, not rebuilt Church is one of visiting Berlin as Currywurst. Is in a windy place and reminded to follow the war.
    View original
View more on TripAdvisor »
Google
  • Absolutely beautiful building. I walk past it all the time and I still love looking at it each time. Definitely a place to see whether you live here or are just visiting.
  • It is a very beautiful church that was bombed on WWII and kept this way so people always remember their mistakes and never do it again. What is remained is a very small part, but outside and inside are extremely beautiful. Also all the stories around it are very touching.
  • If you are in Berlin, you have to click a Picture with this Church. Highly Recommended. .. Well, Berlin is Love.
  • Beautiful remains of the old church. Only a pity that the new architecture next to it are terribly ugly. Definitely impressive.
  • Awesome place, Berlin installed few barriers in order to protect the people, an police info van is also present there. An must visit!
View more on Google »

Plan your trip to Berlin

  • Get a personalized plan

    A complete day-by-day itinerary
    based on your preferences

  • Customize it

    Refine your plan. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules

  • Book it

    Choose from the best hotels
    and activities. Up to 50% off

  • Manage it

    Everything in one place.
    Everyone on the same page.

Best things to do in Berlin

Popular
©
Reichstag Building
Berlin
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
©
Brandenburg Gate
Berlin
Visit for: 1​h
©
Charlottenburg Palace
Berlin
Visit for: 3​h 30​min
Museums
©
Pergamonmuseum
Berlin
Visit for: 2​h 30​min
©
Topography of Terror
Berlin
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
©
Käthe-Kollwitz-Museum
Berlin
Visit for: 1​h
Sightseeing
©
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Berlin
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
©
Berlin Wall Memorial
Berlin
Visit for: 30​min
©
German Historical Museum
Berlin
Visit for: 2​h 30​min
Kid Friendly Attractions
Zoo Berlin
Berlin
Visit for: 4​h
©
DDR Museum
Berlin
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
©
Tierpark Berlin
Berlin
Visit for: 3​h
Hidden Gems
©
Neues Museum
Berlin
Visit for: 2​h
©
Potsdamer Platz
Berlin
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
©
Jewish Museum Berlin
Berlin
Visit for: 1​h
Nearby
SANDEMANs New Berlin, Free Walking Tour
Berlin
Visit for: 2​h 30​min
©
Mauermuseum - Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie
Berlin
Visit for: 1​h 30​min
Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.
©

Where to stay in Berlin

The Kreuzberg neighborhood near the Oberbaumbrüke bridge is central and full of Berlin icons: street art, a piece of the Berlin Wall, the East Side Gallery, and a proliferation of cafes. Friedrichshain is another option with a hip vibe due to the students who congregate at its cafes and galleries. Consider Mitte as a historic home base. Mitte is the area where almost all of Berlin's well-known buildings are located, and it is within walking distance of Alexanderplatz. For a peaceful residential area, try Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf where the streets are lined with boutiques and quiet coffee shops.
CHECK IN - CHECK OUT
TripAdvisor
Millions of travel reviews
on TripAdvisor

Plans in Berlin by other users

7 days in Eastern Germany BY A USER FROM ITALY August, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, fast-paced, hidden gems PREFERENCES: August, outdoors, relaxing, beaches ATTRACTION STYLE: Hidden gems PACE: Fast-paced 9 days in Germany BY A USER FROM BAHRAIN September, fast-paced, popular PREFERENCES: September ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Fast-paced 14 days in Munich, Zurich & Berlin BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES September, popular PREFERENCES: September ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 22 days in France, The Netherlands & Germany BY A USER FROM VIETNAM September, slow & easy, popular PREFERENCES: September ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Slow & easy 3 days in Berlin BY A USER FROM IRELAND August, culture, historic sites, museums, shopping, popular PREFERENCES: August, culture, historic sites, museums, shopping ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 22 days in Europe BY A USER FROM ARGENTINA August, culture, outdoors, beaches, historic sites, museums, popular PREFERENCES: August, culture, outdoors, beaches, historic sites, museums ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 23 days in Europe BY A USER FROM ISRAEL January, outdoors, relaxing, popular PREFERENCES: January, outdoors, relaxing ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 3 days in Berlin BY A USER FROM SPAIN August, teens, culture, historic sites, museums, popular PREFERENCES: August, teens, culture, historic sites, museums ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 5 days in Berlin BY A USER FROM BELGIUM September, popular PREFERENCES: September ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 31 days in Europe BY A USER FROM NETHERLANDS August, popular PREFERENCES: August ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 31 days in Europe BY A USER FROM NETHERLANDS August, popular PREFERENCES: August ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 8 days in Germany BY A USER FROM PORTUGAL December, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, historic sites, popular PREFERENCES: December, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, historic sites ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium
View more plans