When is Tränenpalast open?
Mon closed; Tue–Fri 9 AM–6 PM; Sat–Sun 10 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.
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MuseumDorotheenstadt
Tränenpalast
- 4.67.4k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 6 pm
Former departure hall at Friedrichstraße station with exhibitions about border controls and everyday life in divided Germany.
Quick answers
Tränenpalast in short
When is the best time to visit Tränenpalast?
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 Tränenpalast indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Tränenpalast good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Tränenpalast cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Tränenpalast?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Tränenpalast?
About 75 minutes.
Where is Tränenpalast?
Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin.
Is Tränenpalast wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: assisted listening devices, hearing loop, wheelchair accessible entrance, 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 · 10:15 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 6 pm
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
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- Wind
- 7km/h
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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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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 6 pm- monday
- Closed
- tuesdayToday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 2 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Tränenpalast
- 2 Distel Kabarett Theater GmbH · 1 min
- 3 Ganymed Brasserie · 2 min
- 4 EXIT · 2 min
- 5 Admiralspalast · 2 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 75 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 7.4k reviews
Known for
- German division
- Border crossing history
- Personal testimonies
- Free audio guides
What people say
- People like:
- Free admission, German history exhibits and audio guides.
Around Dorotheenstadt
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Distel Kabarett Theater GmbHTheatre · 1 min walk
Ganymed BrasserieFrench · 2 min walk
Good nowEXITIndoor play · 2 min walk
AdmiralspalastTheatre · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.