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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Start your tour at the Berlin TV Tower and discover the whole city from there: The new app of the Berlin TV Tower compiles knowledge from its team and gives an overview of Berlin’s most exciting sights and experiences.
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








