Checkpoint Charlie was the most famous crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War, open only to foreigners, diplomats, and Allied military. Today, a replica guardhouse marks the spot, and the adjacent Mauermuseum (Wall Museum) chronicles dramatic escape attempts from East Germany using homemade balloons, submarines, and armored cars.
Checkpoint free. Museum (Mauermuseum): €18.50, students €12.50, children under 18 €9.50, under 6 free. Berlin Pass includes
Early morning for photos without crowds. Museum can be visited anytime, but weekdays are quieter.
U-Bahn: U6 to Kochstrasse/Checkpoint Charlie. Bus: M29 to Kochstrasse.
Outdoor replica of the famous checkpoint guardhouse, cobblestone line marking the former Wall, and the extensive Wall Museum with escape artifacts including a hot air balloon and mini submarine.
Checkpoint: open 24/7. Wall Museum: daily 10:00-20:00.
faq.subtitle Checkpoint Charlie
The outdoor checkpoint is free. The Wall Museum costs 18.50 EUR for adults.
No, it's a replica. The original guardhouse is in the Allied Museum in Berlin-Dahlem.
Useful tips for visiting Checkpoint Charlie
The outdoor checkpoint replica is free to see. Avoid paid photos with actors in uniforms - its a tourist trap. The Mauermuseum is worth visiting for escape story exhibits.
U-Bahn: U6 to Kochstrasse/Checkpoint Charlie. Bus: M29 to Kochstrasse.
Outdoor replica of the famous checkpoint guardhouse, cobblestone line marking the former Wall, and the extensive Wall Museum with escape artifacts including a hot air balloon and mini submarine.
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