Practical Information
Updated: Jan 6, 2026Visit Duration
Minimum0.5 hours
Recommended1 hours
Maximum1.5 hours
Entrance Fee
FreeFree square 24/7. Kilometer Zero of Spain. Famous bear and strawberry tree statue. Many pickpockets - watch belongings
Crowd Level
Very high — crowdsHow to Get There
Metro: Sol (Lines 1, 2, 3) - you exit directly into the square. Connected to Cercanias commuter trains. Major bus hub.
Facilities & Services
restaurants
restrooms
Working Hours
Updated: Jan 6, 2026Monday24 hours
Tuesday24 hours
Wednesday24 hours
Thursday24 hours
Friday24 hours
Saturday24 hours
Sunday24 hours
Note
Central square of Madrid, 24/7 free. Bear and Strawberry Tree - city symbol. Kilometre 0 - starting point of all Spanish radial roads. Metro Sol (3 lines).
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Fully accessible
faq.title
faq.subtitle Puerta del Sol
El Oso y el Madrono is Madrid's coat of arms symbol. The bronze statue was placed in 1967. Legend says bears once roamed Madrid's forests and strawberry trees grew abundantly.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Puerta del Sol
Find Kilometre Zero plaque outside Casa de Correos (tourist office). Bear statue is prime selfie spot! Gran Via shopping starts here. Crowded at New Year's Eve (eat 12 grapes at midnight!). Pickpockets active.
Metro: Sol (Lines 1, 2, 3) - you exit directly into the square. Connected to Cercanias commuter trains. Major bus hub.
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