Topography of Terror
Museum · Kreuzberg, Berlin

Topography of Terror

Photo: Stiftung Topographie des Terrors · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · Wikimedia Commons

The Topography of Terror occupies the location of the Nazi security services' central offices. Indoor and outdoor exhibitions detail the structure and actions of the Gestapo, SS and Reich Security Main Office. Remains of the original buildings are visible alongside panels with photographs and documents.

On day 1 of Berlin: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Free admission.
Time needed
One to two hours.
Best time
Weekday mornings.
Getting there
Short walk from Kochstrasse U-Bahn station in Kreuzberg.

Itineraries with Topography of Terror

Day 1 of Berlin: Weekend Escape

Mitte and the Reichstag

How Topography of Terror fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Brandenburg GatePariser Platz
  2. 10:30Reichstag BuildingTiergarten
  3. 12:30Memorial to the Murdered Jews of EuropeMitte
  4. 14:30Topography of TerrorKreuzberg
  5. 16:00Checkpoint CharlieMitte
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Topography of Terror questions

Is the Topography of Terror free to enter?

Yes, admission is free for all visitors.

How long does a visit to the Topography of Terror take?

Most visitors spend one to two hours on the exhibitions.

Where is the Topography of Terror located?

It stands in Kreuzberg on Niederkirchnerstrasse near the former Berlin Wall.

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