East Side Gallery

East Side Gallery which includes heritage elements and outdoor art
Visit this monument along the Spree River to see more than 100 murals celebrating the fall of the Berlin Wall and Berlin’s reunification.

The East Side Gallery is a memorial to Berlin’s reunification in 1990 and the fall of the Berlin Wall. The monument to Berlin’s freedom is a 0.8-mile (1.3-kilometer) stretch of the old Berlin Wall that was covered in colorful murals in 1990. Stroll along one of the world’s longest open-air galleries to experience the heartfelt and historical paintings.

Begin your walk along the East Side Gallery at Oberbaumbrücke (Oberbaum Bridge), the landmark bridge that crosses the Spree River and connects the Kreuzberg district to Friedrichshain. The East Side Gallery runs along the Friedrichshain side of the Spree, the border of former East Berlin, and transforms the memory of the Berlin Wall into a symbol of hope and freedom. The murals span the wall from Oberbaumbrücke to Ostbahnhof, a major train station.

Walk beside the long stretch of wall, which measures 12 feet (3.6 meters). Admire 105 paintings by artists from around the world. The first murals were painted in 1990, shortly after reunification. The murals champion freedom and depict a sense of hopefulness and euphoria for the future. Some images are satirical and some commemorative, but all are designed to be thought provoking.

In 2009, 100 of the original paintings were given a makeover when the artists repainted them.

The East Side Gallery is located on the Friedrichshain side of the Spree. Visit the gallery any day for free. The two ends of the wall are accessible by Berlin’s U-Bahn and S-Bahn network, as well as by bus, bicycle and on foot.

Enjoy scenic views of the Spree from along the waterfront and the historic Oberbaumbrücke (Overbaum Bridge). The area around the East Side Gallery features some of Berlin’s biggest nightclubs and remains busy throughout the day and night on weekends.

Reviews of East Side Gallery

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
136
" "5 - Excellent 52.713178294573645%
4 - Good
102
" "4 - Good 39.53488372093023%
3 - Okay
16
" "3 - Okay 6.2015503875969%
2 - Disappointing
3
" "2 - Disappointing 1.1627906976744187%
1 - Terrible
1
" "1 - Terrible 0.3875968992248062%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
16 Aug 2019

Excellent

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller
20 Mar 2019

Honestly this is just trash. Avoid.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
15 Mar 2019

You can get here via public transport or on a city bus tour. A very interesting place to visit for the art work and the history.

Popular places to visit


Top East Side Gallery Hotel Deals

Sunflower Hostel Berlin
Sunflower Hostel Berlin
Helsingforser Str. 17, Berlin, BE
Sunflower Hostel Berlin
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz 7, Berlin, BE
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Wanda-Kallenbach Str., Berlin, BE
Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side, an IHG Hotel
Michelberger Hotel Berlin
Michelberger Hotel Berlin
Warschauer Straße 39/40, Berlin, BE
Michelberger Hotel Berlin
Hampton by Hilton Berlin City East Side Gallery
Hampton by Hilton Berlin City East Side Gallery
3.5 out of 5
Mildred-Harnack-Strasse 15, Berlin
Hampton by Hilton Berlin City East Side Gallery
Industriepalast Hostel Berlin
Industriepalast Hostel Berlin
Warschauer Strasse 43, Berlin, BE
Industriepalast Hostel Berlin
numa I Kater Apartments
numa I Kater Apartments
Warschauer Straße 46/47, Berlin
numa I Kater Apartments
Schulz Hotel Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery
Schulz Hotel Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery
Stralauer Platz 36, Berlin
Schulz Hotel Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery
IntercityHotel Berlin Ostbahnhof
IntercityHotel Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 5, Berlin, BE
IntercityHotel Berlin Ostbahnhof
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.