The Checkpoint Charlie Museum (German: Das Mauermuseum – Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie) is a private museum in Berlin. On display are the photos and related documents of successful escape attempts from East Germany, together with the escape apparatus: hot-air balloons, getaway cars, chairlifts, and a mini-U-boat. The museum researches and maintains a list of deaths at the Berlin Wall. It is operated by the Mauermuseum-Betriebs gGmbH,and the director is Alexandra Hildebrandt.
The official of the «Mauer» is the Berlin Wall Memorial at Bernauerstrasse
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The Checkpoint Charlie, a famous border crossing point in Berlin during the Cold War era, symbolizing the division between East and West Germany. Situated in the heart of Berlin, it served as a gateway between the American and Soviet sectors of the city.
The checkpoint gained international recognition due to its pivotal role in historical events, including the Berlin Crisis of 1961 and various espionage incidents. It became a potent symbol of the ideological and physical divide between the communist East and the capitalist West.
Today, Checkpoint Charlie is a popular tourist attraction, featuring a replica of the original border crossing booth, along with informational displays and exhibits detailing its history. You can learn about the dramatic escapes, political tensions, and the broader context of the Cold War that characterized this iconic site.
Text: Nicole Paulus/Citybreak.berlin
Address
Checkpoint Charlie Friedrichstraße 43-45 10969 Berlin, Germany
Telephone Number
+49 30 364 07730
Web Address
Mauermuseum – Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie
Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Public Transport
Checkpoint Charlie is easily accessible by public transport. The nearest U-Bahn (underground) stations are Friedrichstraße (U6) and Zimmerstraße (U2). You can also reach it by bus lines 100, 200, and 265.
Ticket Service
Tickets for the Mauermuseum – Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie can be purchased on-site or online through their website. The ticket price is €17.50 for adults and €11.50 for reduced tickets.
