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💡 The Short Version: The observation deck, 203 m up, is from €20 online at tv-turm.de, for a timed slot, with tickets on sale 90 days ahead. They cannot be cancelled, but they can be rebooked online until 10 minutes before admission, and the grace period is 15 minutes. Suitcases and shopping bags are refused, and there are no lockers. The tower is open daily to 23:00 and closed on 23 November 2026. For a view without a slot, the Berlin Cathedral is €15 and the Reichstag dome is free with a registration. Or book the ticket on GetYourGuide: the official TV Tower ticketad is the operator’s own, at the same €20.
The tickets
The TV Tower is run by TV-Turm Alexanderplatz Gastronomiegesellschaft mbH, which sells at tv-turm.de. Search results for “Berlin TV Tower tickets” include sites with the tower’s name in their web addresses that are not the operator. The operator’s own domain is tv-turm.de.
| Ticket | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | From €20 | The observation deck, skipping the ticket-desk line, plus a short VR film, “Berlin’s Odyssee”, where available |
| View & Drink | From €31 | The observation deck and one drink in the Sphere Bar |
- The best price is online. The operator prints “from” prices and does not print a box-office price.
- Sold by time slot, from 90 days before the visit. Arrive within the 15-minute grace period.
- No cancellations. A ticket cannot be cancelled for any reason. It can be rebooked online until 10 minutes before admission.
- Not tied to a name. Tickets can be passed on.
- Discounts are at the desk only: students, people with a disability card and Berlin WelcomeCard holders (Classic and Museum Island cards, 25% off). None applies online.
- Children under 15 must be with an adult.
The TV Tower from Alexanderplatz. Photo: Christian Wolf, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 DE.
Eating at the top
The revolving Sphere Restaurant is a separate booking; the other places to eat are in where to eat in Berlin.
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Waffle breakfast | €33.50 |
| Currywurst lunch, redeemable until 16:00 | €42 |
| Schnitzel lunch | €52 |
| “My Home” four-course menu with drinks | From €154 |
Tours worth paying for
The TV Tower ticket is the operator’s own product, so a tour adds only the guide. Prices are GetYourGuide’s lowest “from” prices, per person.
Official TV Tower ticket
From €20 · 45 minutes · 17,396 reviews
Berlin: Ticket for TV Towerad is labelled an official ticket and is sold by TV-Turm Alexanderplatz Gastronomiegesellschaft mbH at the same €20. It is for a time slot and the listing says it is non-refundable. The listing describes the 360-degree view from 203 m, interactive boards on the deck and a drink at the Sphere Bar.
Spree cruise past the government quarter
From €22.50 · 1 hour · 18,022 reviews
Berlin: 1-Hour City Tour by Boat including Audio Guidead is run by Stern und Kreisschiffahrt GmbH, with an audio guide in 13 languages including English. It passes Museum Island and the government district. Cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund. The Spree cruise comparison sets it against the other boats.
What to see
The tower stands at Alexanderplatz, and the ticket is one ride and one deck. The listing allows 45 minutes.
- The observation deck. A 360-degree view at 203 m. The listing names the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, Central Station, Potsdamer Platz and Museum Island beside the Berlin Cathedral.
- The Sphere Bar. On the deck itself, with no extra ticket. The Sphere Restaurant is a separate booking.
The Alte Nationalgalerie and the Museum Island colonnade from the TV Tower. Photo: Ajepbah, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 DE.
What to skip: the View & Drink ticket unless you want the drink. The Sphere Bar is open to anyone on the standard ticket.
Rules at the door
- Bags: no suitcases or shopping bags, and no lockers. Backpacks up to 45 x 35 x 20 cm are allowed.
- Security: a check like an airport’s.
- Photos: private photos are fine, but tripods and drones are not.
- Dogs: none, except assistance dogs.
- Access: not barrier-free. There are no guided tours or audio guides.
Hours and getting there
- Hours: daily, to 23:00, with the Sphere Bar from 11:00. It opens at 9:00 or 10:00 depending on the season. Closed all day on 23 November 2026.
- Where: the entrance is opposite Alexanderplatz S-Bahn station.
The Berlin Cathedral and the DDR Museum are a short walk away, and Museum Island lies beyond them. The all-inclusive WelcomeCard scans straight in at the tower: see Museum Pass or WelcomeCard. What to book before you go to Berlin has the closed days for every sight, and 3 days in Berlin places the tower around them. To stay near Alexanderplatz, see where to stay in Berlin.
Common questions
How much are Berlin TV Tower tickets?
The standard ticket for the observation deck is from €20 online, for a time slot. The View & Drink ticket, with one drink in the Sphere Bar, is from €31. The operator's own page says the best price is always online.
How far ahead can I book the TV Tower?
Tickets go on sale 90 days before the visit. Each is for a time slot, with a grace period of 15 minutes. A ticket cannot be cancelled for any reason, but it can be rebooked online until 10 minutes before admission, and it is not tied to a name.
What can I not take up the TV Tower?
Suitcases and shopping bags are refused and there are no lockers. Backpacks up to 45 x 35 x 20 cm are allowed. There is an airport-style security check. Private photos are fine, but tripods and drones are not.
Is the TV Tower worth it, or should I go up the Cathedral dome?
The TV Tower is a lift to 203 m and costs from €20. The Berlin Cathedral is €15 and includes the walk to a panoramic view from 50 m, the crypt and an audio guide, with no time slot. The Reichstag dome is free with a registration.
When is the TV Tower open?
Daily, to 23:00, with the opening time depending on the season. It is closed all day on 23 November 2026.
Do WelcomeCard holders get a discount at the TV Tower?
Classic and Museum Island card holders get 25% off observation-deck tickets at the ticket desk, not online. The operator says an online discount with the WelcomeCard is not possible. The all-inclusive card scans straight in at the turnstile.
