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💡 The Short Version: One €15 ticket (€12 concession, €11 with the Berlin WelcomeCard) covers the cathedral, the Hohenzollern Crypt, the museum, the audio guide and the panoramic view from the dome. There is no time slot and the ticket is valid for a year. Opening hours are 9:00 to 18:00 Monday to Saturday and 12:00 to 18:00 on Sundays, with the last admission at 17:00. The cathedral recommends about 1.5 hours. Bags larger than A3 and suitcases are refused; a limited number of lockers is in the basement. Buy at berlinerdom.de, at the ticket machines or at the desk. Or book a tour: a one-hour Spree cruise from opposite the cathedralad is from €22.
The tickets
The cathedral parish runs the Berliner Dom and sells tickets in its online shop, at ticket machines inside and at the ticket office during opening hours.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | €15 |
| Concession | €12 |
| Berlin WelcomeCard | €11 |
| One adult with up to four children under 18 | €15 (€12 concession) |
- Included: the audio guide, the Imperial Staircase, the Pulpit Church, the Baptismal and Wedding Chapel, the Hohenzollern Crypt, the Cathedral Museum and the panoramic view of the city. The crypt has been open again, with the whole cathedral, since 1 March 2026.
- One year: the ticket is valid for one year from the day of purchase, and no time slot is needed.
- Concessions need proof: they cover schoolchildren, apprentices, college students, people with a severe disability (one companion enters free) and recipients of certain benefits.
- The Museum Pass Berlin does not list the cathedral. See Museum Pass or WelcomeCard.
The Berlin Cathedral across the Lustgarten. Photo: Berthold Werner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Tours worth paying for
The cathedral sells self-guided tickets with an audio guide. The paid option from here is on the water. Prices are GetYourGuide’s lowest “from” prices, per person.
One-hour Spree cruise from opposite the cathedral
From €22 · 1 hour · 1,382 reviews
Berlin: 1-Hour Spree Cruise Opposite Berlin Cathedralad is a sightseeing tour explained in German and English. The listing names the Reichstag, Museum Island and the Government Quarter. The Spree cruise comparison sets it against the other boats.
What to see
The cathedral recommends about 1.5 hours with the free audio guide. Last admission is at 17:00, and the areas close in turn after that.
The nave and altar of the Berlin Cathedral. Photo: Ad Meskens, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- The cathedral. The Imperial Staircase, the Pulpit Church and the Baptismal and Wedding Chapel are inside.
- The Hohenzollern Crypt. The renovation finished in 2026.
- The Cathedral Museum.
- The dome view. The 360-degree panoramic view of the city from a height the cathedral gives as 50 metres.
The cathedral and the TV Tower sell the same kind of view at different prices. The TV Tower is from €20 for a timed slot and takes you to 203 m. The cathedral is €15, needs no slot and includes the church and the crypt.
The Hohenzollern Crypt beneath the cathedral. Photo: LarsMueller, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
What to skip: the ticket-office queue. Buy online, or at the ticket machines inside.
Rules and access
- Bags: rucksacks, bags and carrier bags larger than A3, suitcases and luggage of any kind are not allowed, at concerts and services too. A limited number of lockers is in the basement.
- Services and events: opening hours can change, so check the cathedral’s daily calendar before you go.
- Access: the cathedral is step-free since March 2026, including the crypt, the shop, the café and the museum.
Hours and getting there
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:00 to 18:00, Sunday 12:00 to 18:00. Last admission 17:00.
- Where: beside Museum Island, across the Spree from the DDR Museum.
Museum Island and the DDR Museum are a short walk away, and the Humboldt Forum is close. What to book before you go to Berlin has the closed days for every sight, and 3 days in Berlin places the cathedral around the closed days. To stay close, see where to stay in Berlin.
Common questions
How much are Berlin Cathedral tickets?
€15 for adults and €12 concession. Berlin WelcomeCard holders pay €11. One adult with up to four children under 18 pays €15 or €12 for the group. The audio guide is included, and the ticket is valid for one year from purchase.
Is the dome climb included in the Berlin Cathedral ticket?
Yes. The one ticket covers the cathedral, the Imperial Staircase, the Pulpit Church, the Baptismal and Wedding Chapel, the Hohenzollern Crypt, the Cathedral Museum and the panoramic view of Berlin from the dome. There is no separate dome ticket.
What are the Berlin Cathedral opening hours?
Monday to Saturday 9:00 to 18:00 and Sunday 12:00 to 18:00, with the last admission at 17:00. Hours can change for services and events, and the cathedral publishes a daily calendar.
How long does a visit to Berlin Cathedral take?
The cathedral recommends about 1.5 hours, including the audio guide.
Can I take a bag into Berlin Cathedral?
Rucksacks, bags and carrier bags larger than A3, suitcases and luggage of any kind are not allowed. A limited number of lockers is in the basement.
Is Berlin Cathedral step-free?
Yes, since March 2026. The cathedral describes a barrier-free tour of the main sanctuary, the baptistery and wedding chapel, the Hohenzollern Crypt, the shop, the café and the museum.
