The German capital seems like it was designed for running. Whether you run in its parks, gardens, city centre or café-chic sectors, you’ll always find yourself surrounded by 800 years of history. Here are the attractions you don’t want to miss if you’re heading to the Berlin Marathon in 2019...
6 attractions to visit on Berlin Marathon weekend
From the iconic Brandenburg Gate to the beautiful Tiergarten and the Reichstag’s 360-degree views, Berlin’s neoclassical and natural attractions are not to be missed.
As well as it being incredibly fast and flat, take a look at why you should head to the Berlin Marathon in 2019...
Brandenburg Gate
This 18th-century neoclassical monument marks the start and finish of the Berlin Marathon. Once a symbol of the divided city, the landmark is now a national symbol of peace and unity.
The Brandenburg Gate is Berlin Marathon’s start/finish
Brandenburg Gate is Berlin's most famous landmark
Reichstag building
Just north of the Brandenburg Gate you’ll find the Reichstag building, which houses the German Parliament. It features a large glass dome on its roof a 360-degree view of the surrounding Berlin cityscape.
Make sure you visit the Reichstag building during your stay
The 360-degree views from its dome are incredible
Museum Island
One island with five museums in the heart of Berlin. Entry for under 18’s is generally free, so it’s a great afternoon out for the whole family.
An outstanding ensemble of five world-renowned museums
Berlin Victory Column
The monument, built in 1864, is 67m tall and offers visitors a viewing platform to gain phenomenal scenes of the surrounding capital.
Run right past the Victory Column in the Berlin Marathon
Alexanderplatz
This large public square is home to Fernsehturm, also know as the ‘Berlin TV Tower’ which is the tallest building in Germany.
The TV Tower stands 203m above Berlin’s skyline
Tiergarten
Berlin’s most popular inner-city park is also among the largest of Germany’s urban gardens. The Berlin Marathon mass start begins here.
Berlin Marathon start line with Brandenburg Gate backdrop
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