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Cathedral · Berlim, Berlim
Berliner Dom
The largest Protestant church in Germany, next to the Museum Island, with a richly decorated interior, the Hohenzollern crypt and a gallery in the dome with views over the city center.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Berliner Dom
The Berliner Dom was built between 1894 and 1905 by order of Emperor Wilhelm II, to a design by Julius Raschdorff, in a neo-Renaissance style. It stands beside the Lustgarten, on the same Ilha dos Museus. It is the largest Protestant church in Germany and one of the most important dynastic burial sites in Europe.
The church was heavily damaged in 1944 during World War II. The exterior was rebuilt in a simplified form, and the interior was only finished in 2002, restored to its original appearance. The main nave features mosaics, the large dome and a monumental organ used for concerts.
In the crypt, the Hohenzollerngruft, lie the sarcophagi of nearly a hundred members of the family that ruled Prussia and the German Empire. A staircase of 270 steps leads to the external gallery of the dome, with views over the Ilha dos Museus, the Spree and the television tower.
Admission is charged for tourists and includes the crypt, the church museum and the dome. During services, concerts and ceremonies visits are restricted: check before you go.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About one to one and a half hours, including the crypt and the climb to the dome gallery.
Best time
It's less crowded in the morning. The dome gallery may close in heavy rain, strong wind or snow.
How to get there
It is located in the Lustgarten, next to the Altes Museum. The Museumsinsel station on the U5 line is in front; Hackescher Markt (S-Bahn) is a few minutes’ walk away.
Tip
The staircase to the dome has no elevator and is narrow in some sections. Organ concerts are often a good way to see the church at night.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Berliner Dom
Can you go up the dome of the Berliner Dom?
Yes. There are 270 steps to the exterior gallery, with no elevator. The view reaches the Ilha dos Museus and the TV tower.
What is in the crypt?
The sarcophagi of nearly one hundred members of the Hohenzollern family, who ruled Prussia and the German Empire.
Is there an entrance fee?
Yes, for tourists. The ticket includes the nave, the crypt, the museum and the dome.
Can you visit during masses?
During masses and concerts visits are restricted. Check the schedule before you go.