Berlin, Germany

Berliner Fernsehturm

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Opened 1969

Tower Story

The Berlin TV Tower is the highest building in Germany. Nowhere else in the city offers such superb views over the capital’s landmarks. The elevator ride to the 203-m high observation deck takes a mere 40 seconds and once there you can enjoy a drink at Berlin’s highest bar whilst delighting in the fantastic 360° panorama. The revolving restaurant “Sphere” offers Berlin’s highest sightseeing tour. Its menu is a culinary journey through time, and it takes the guests on a journey through the past 50 years during which the TV Tower has become a true icon of the German capital.

Observation Deck

The observation deck is located 203m above the city. It takes guests a mere 40 seconds to reach the observation deck via the two high-speed elevators. Once there, they can enjoy the 360° panoramic view of up to 70 km on a clear day or enjoy a drink at Berlin’s highest bar, the “Bar 203”. Information plaques allow visitors to learn more about the relevant sights and their geographic location in the city. The Berlin TV Tower sightseeing app takes users on a journey through time along the Berlin Wall and explains the most relevant buildings visible on the horizon.

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Address

Panoramastraße 1A, 10178 Berlin, Germany

Director

Facts & Statistics

Architects

Hermann Henselmann

Inauguration date

October 1969

Construction time

1965-1969

Construction cost

132 million mark GDR

Total height

368m

Weight

31000 tons

Concrete

8000 m³

Depth below ground

6 meters

Height of restaurant

207 m

Number of windows

60 on both floors

Number of elevators

2

Elevator capacity

12 pax each

Elevator speed

6 meters per second

Elevator manufacturer

Thyssen Krupp

Max people working on tower at any one time during construction

150

Number of broadcasting facilities

120 radio and tv programmes

Number of steps up to the top

986

Steel quantity used for construction

4950 tons

Length of antenna

121 m

Weight of antenna

245 tons

Unique features of the tower

Revolving restaurant