Berlin Instagram Spots

The city of Berlin is brimming with beauty, cultural charm and history. Strolling around the city is an absolute pleasure, and it’s very easy to find beautiful spots all around.

So, if you’re one of those travellers who likes to take lots of pictures and share it on Instagram, here you’ll find some useful suggestions on how to make your Instagram feed impossible to miss with some stunning shots….

The list of places you should not miss in the city can be very long, but we can help you with our Berlin best places to visit, so you can get inspired by the beauty around.

In this post we are going to share with you our list of 12 top Berlin Instagram spots that you will love at first sight.

Top 12 Berlin Instagram Spots

Berlin Cathedral

No visit to Berlin is complete without seeing the Berlin Cathedral. It is one of the city’s most famous attractions, so it’s not the easiest place to take the perfect Instagram shot either.

The best way to photograph Berlin Cathedral is from Friedrichsbrücke where you’ll get the best shot. The other Instagrammable place to capture at the cathedral is by the “Three Girls One Boy Statue”.

Inside the cathedral is a museum displaying designs, drawings, and structures depicting the history of the cathedral. Climb the 270 steps to the dome for spectacular panoramic views and stunning shots. And if you love the romantic views around the Spree River, then take a boat tour and enjoy the sunset.

Best time to shoot: Arrive during sunrise or sunset for a striking sky and golden lights.

Berlin TV Tower

Berlin is kind of a flat city and the tallest building is the Berlin TV Tower, which dominates the city’s skyline. Capturing a photo of the TV Tower in Berlin is a must. And yes, you can get classic pictures of the tower from many different locations within the city.

While the view from the top is incredible, for the best shot of Berlin from higher up head to Panorama 37, located on the 37th floor of the Radisson Park Inn Hotel. From here you have sweeping views across Berlin and a unique view of the Berlin TV Tower from the sky.

Best time to shoot: Anytime

Alexanderplatz

Alexanderplatz is one of the main public squares of the city and is colloquially referred to by locals as just ‘Alex’. It’s the heart of Berlin, bustling with tourists and locals alike.

The square is full of shopping opportunities, but it’s the iconic Fernsehturm (Berlin TV tower) that put’s Alex on this list. For a cool shot from Alexanderplatz stand in front of Urania Weltzeituhr (also known as the World Clock) making sure to get the city’s tallest structure, the TV Tower, in the background.

Cool Tip: Bring your wide-angle lens for the perfect shot of the entire square and the Berlin TV Tower.

Best time to shoot: Anytime.

Victory Column

The Victory Column (Siegessaule) rising out of Tiergarten is one of Berlin’s most famous landmarks and towers above its surroundings. The column is adorned with the magnificent golden statue of the Goddess of Victory.

It’s a beacon within the park and can be seen shining for miles in every direction. Climb to the top for spectacular views of the entire garden and the city skyline in the distance. Fall is the perfect time to visit, as the gardens turn into beautiful shades of orange and red.

Cool Tip: The best way to take a photograph is from the bottom up. This allows you to perfectly frame and capture the entire length of the Victory Column.

Best time to shoot: Visit the Victory Column around the sunset golden hour when the evening light hits the column and the golden Victoria sculpture.

Brandenburg Gate

You can’t leave Berlin without visiting one of the city’s most spectacular monuments – the Brandenburg Gate.

Historically, the gate symbolized the East-West division of Berlin during the Cold War. Today, it has become a national symbol of peace and unity.

One of the most visited places in Berlin, the Brandenburg Gate is not the easiest subject to capture with a cell phone or camera. That’s because it’s always surrounded by crowds during the day.

Cool Tip: To avoid the crowd and get an impressive shot, try to snap the gate from the back. You won’t get the front of the statue but you will still get the picture of the magnificent columns. The angle from the side of the gate is also nice.

Best time to shoot: To avoid crowds, arrive as early as possible – sunrise or try visiting at sunset to capture the setting a little differently as most people tend to shoot in daylight.

East Side Gallery

The East Side Gallery is the city’s largest open-air art gallery, featuring iconic murals painted on the 1,316-meter remnants of the original Berlin Wall.

Although the most famous murals, such as Dmitri Vrubel’s “My God, Help Me Survive This Deadly Love” and Thierry Noir’s eye-catching “Cartoon Heads” may grab more attention, but you can still find many Instagrammable spots between the 101 paintings comprising the gallery.

You can expect many people here too, including big groups attending an art tour, but you can be creative and decide what to photograph and how to create your snaps.

Cool Tip: Include some creative pictures showing one of the many meaningful slogans along the wall. For example, “Many small people, who in many small places, do many small things, can alter the face of the world” mural, is one of the most impressive graffiti in the gallery.

Best time to shoot: Arrive before 9am, it’s best to snap some shots before the crowds arrive.

Charlottenburg Palace and Gardens

The Charlottenburg Palace is another Instagrammable place you should not miss when visiting Berlin. Once here, you can take a leisurely stroll through the vast baroque style garden before checking out the exotic baroque and rococo decoration of the interior.

The beautiful palace is home to fine collections, artifacts and paintings. There are many great spots to take pictures of Charlottenburg Palace, both indoors and outdoors.

Cool Tip: Visit the palace during the Christmas Market season, you’ll be able to experiment with some fun night photography.

Best time to shoot: As you snap along the palace gardens, you’ll get a really bright, colourful photo, even on a gloomy day.

Landwehr Canal

The Landwehr Canal, which runs through the centre of Berlin, offers endless and beautiful photo opportunities all year long. The floating houses on either side give it a very peaceful and quaint feel and make for some really great shots.

Best time to shoot: Autumn. Take a walk down the canal to enjoy some colours during Autumn and you’ll have plenty of snapping opportunities.

Checkpoint Charlie

Checkpoint Charlie is the last remaining checkpoint between East Berlin and West Berlin and it also houses a small museum and installation.

At first glance it looks like something right out of a film and it’s pretty sad to think what its reality was in the past. This border crossing was mostly used by foreigners. It has witnessed many tense conflicts during the war and is synonymous with Berlin and its Wall. It was only decommissioned in 1990.

Today, you’ll see actors dressed up as soldiers taking pictures with tourists for a small fee which makes this place a bit touristy, but this attraction is steeped in history and is worth adding to your Instagram photos.

The place has been the setting for many spy thrillers and movies like “Octopussy”, “Bridge of Spies” and a few more.

Cool Tip: Don’t leave the actors after taking pictures without paying, you might make them very angry.

Best time to shoot: Anytime.

Markthalle Neun

What is an Instagram feed without food images? The Market Hall Nine (Markthalle Neun) will surely be a feast to your eyes and a treat to your taste buds.

Food, food, food!! There’s tasty and beautifully decorated food everywhere in this market. Not just German food but fusion cuisines like Kimchi Burgers or even local SEA cuisine like Gado-gado.

The mood, design and ambiance make Markthalle Neun a good place for Instagram spots in Berlin. Even the flower stands here are picture-perfect!

Night Berlin Instagram Spots

Berlin is a nightlife city. While most of the scenery may be too dark to capture without a high-quality camera. Yet there are some fun, Instagrammable places in Berlin that you can capture with your smartphone camera.

As we mentioned earlier, there are many spots around the city that offer great night photography. But if you’re looking for special events to capture then you can add the Festival of Lights and Berlin Christmas Market events to your bucket list.

Christmas Market at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

This gala is a must-visit for night photography lovers. A combination of brightly lit Christmas stands, hanging fairy lights, and a historic church at the backdrop create the perfect setting for your night Instagram shots.

Berlin Botanical Gardens Christmas Market

And we left the best for the last! This place is a must visit for night photography enthusiasts in Berlin.

The Berlin Christmas Garden held at the Berliner Botanischer Garten is inspired by London’s famous ‘Christmas in Kew’ and the most unique Christmas Market in the city. You’ll be amazed by intricate light sculptures, magically orchestrated landscapes, and twinkling light installations around every corner.

Finally, this concludes our list of Berlin Instagram spots. We hope you found this post helpful and that you have a wonderful time exploring the city.

Berlin is a great city not only for Instagram and photography, but also for experiencing German culture and learning about the history of the country.

The next time you visit the German capital, capture your entire trip by snapping the coolest shots with our Berlin best places to visit for photography.