Panoramapunkt in Berlin – Book Tickets Online and Explore Unmatched Views

Panoramapunkt features Europe’s fastest passenger elevator, which takes visitors from the ground floor to the 24th floor — nearly 100 meters high — in just about 20 seconds.

Unlike enclosed observation decks, Panoramapunkt offers a fully open-air terrace that circles the Kollhoff Tower, giving visitors uninterrupted panoramic views of Berlin’s skyline — from the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag to the TV Tower and Berlin Cathedral.

The attraction occupies the 24th and 25th floors of the Kollhoff Tower, a red-brick high-rise designed by architect Hans Kollhoff. Completed in 1999, the building’s design pays homage to early 20th-century skyscrapers in New York and Chicago.

Potsdamer Platz, where Panoramapunkt stands, was once a bustling hub before World War II, later reduced to ruins and divided by the Berlin Wall. Today, it’s a symbol of Berlin’s post-reunification revival — and Panoramapunkt captures that transformation perfectly.

The open-air exhibition “Berliner Blicke auf den Potsdamer Platz” (“Berlin Views of Potsdamer Platz”) on the 24th floor offers an immersive journey through the area’s dramatic history, with displays showing how the square evolved from the 1920s to today.

The Panorama Café on the 24th floor is fully glazed with floor-to-ceiling windows, serving cakes, pastries, and coffee — all accompanied by breathtaking city views. It’s one of the highest cafés in Berlin open to the public.

The west-facing terrace provides one of the best sunset views in Berlin, with golden-hour lighting casting a warm glow across the city’s skyline and historic landmarks.

Panoramapunkt doubles as an exclusive event venue. The café and terrace can be hired for private celebrations, corporate gatherings, or receptions, offering an elegant backdrop with the city at your feet.

One of Panoramapunkt’s standout features is its un-glazed design — visitors can experience the breeze and sound of the city without glass between them and the skyline, making the view feel alive and immersive.

From its terraces, you can spot the traces of both Berlin’s past and present — see where the Wall once divided the city, view iconic modern buildings, and understand how Potsdamer Platz became a symbol of unity and modernity.