When is Topography of Terror open?
Every day, 10 AM–8 PM. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.
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MuseumFriedrichstadt
Topography of Terror
- 4.641k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Documentation centre on the former Gestapo and SS headquarters site, with exhibitions about Nazi persecution and outdoor historical remains.
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When is the best time to visit Topography of Terror?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Topography of Terror indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Topography of Terror good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Topography of Terror cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Topography of Terror?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Topography of Terror?
About 2 hours.
Where is Topography of Terror?
Niederkirchnerstraße 8, 10963 Berlin.
Is Topography of Terror wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: hearing loop, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 2 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:45 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 10 am.
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- mondayToday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–8 PM
Hours checked 2 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Topography of Terror
- 2 Gropius Bau · 2 min
- 3 SOLAR Sky-Bar Restaurant Lounge · 4 min
- 4 Murphy's Irish Pub at Checkpoint Charlie · 6 min
- 5 Hatay Ocakbasi Restaurant · 7 min
Good to know
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2 h
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 41k reviews
Known for
- Nazi history exhibitions
- Former Gestapo headquarters
- Berlin Wall remains
- Historical grounds tour
What people say
- People like:
- Free admission, audio guides and historical significance feature prominently.
The Topography of Terror is one of the most important and thought-provoking historical exhibitions in Berlin. An absolute must-visit for anyone interested in understanding Germany’s darkest chapter and the events that shaped modern…
If you're into history, this is an incredible exhibition that tells of the rise of the third Reich from Germany's perspective. What daily life was like, how things changed for them. It was not a pleasant exhibition, but it is incredibly…
Around Friedrichstadt
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Gropius BauMuseum · 2 min walk
SOLAR Sky-Bar Restaurant LoungeBar · 4 min walk
Good nowMurphy's Irish Pub at Checkpoint CharliePub · 6 min walk
Hatay Ocakbasi RestaurantTurkish · 7 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time