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Tränenpalast

Berlin , Germany

Last verified: Oct 5, 2025 Source confidence: Medium Sources: Google

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Hours
Monday: Closed
Phone
030 467777911
Website
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Address
Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin, Germany

About this museum

At the Tränenpalast ("Palace of Tears"), visitors explore the poignant human stories of Berlin's divided era, where East and West Germans experienced emotional separations at this historic border crossing. The museum's intimate exhibits trace the personal experiences of those who navigated the complex checkpoint between communist East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War. Located at Friedrichstraße Station, this free site offers a powerful, immersive journey through a pivotal moment in German history.

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Visit notes

  • Free admission every day
  • Today: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM -
  • Allow 2-3 hours
  • Verified Oct 5, 2025

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Free admission every day; confirm with the museum or map listing if plans are time-sensitive.

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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM -

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Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin, Germany

Accessibility

Wheelchair access is reported for this venue.

Listing quality

  • 2 public sources linked
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  • 4.6 rating from 6,690 reviews

Opening hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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