Checkpoint Charlie

Nothing remains of the legendary checkpoint between the American and Soviet sectors of Berlin that was once barricaded with barbed wire, barriers and a watchtower. A replica of the checkpoint booth serves as a reminder of this dreadful past.

After the erection of the "Berlin Wall", Checkpoint Charlie served as a crossing point. On the 25th of October 1961, Russian and American tanks were facing each other on this spot, both sides ready to open fire. A fateful moment that almost brought about World War III.

Public transport:
Underground line U6, stop U Kochstraße/Checkpoint Charlie stop (0.1 km)
Bus line M29, stop U Kochstraße/Checkpoint Charlie stop (0.1 km)
Bus line M29, stop Charlottenstraße (0,2 km)
Bus line 265, stop Stadtmitte/Krausenstraße (0,2 km)