Place to visit
East Side Gallery, Germany: what it is and when to go
East Side Gallery is an art museum in Germany (Berlin). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26. It has articles in 27 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Art museum · Museums and art
- Where
- Germany · Mildred-Harnack-Straße 15, 10243, Berlin
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BER Berlin, 17 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Price
- Gratis
- Website
- eastsidegallery-berlin.de
- Stars
- 3
- Rooms
- 254
- Run by
- Hilton
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 52.50552, 13.44033
What it is and where
East Side Gallery is an art museum in Germany (Berlin). It has articles in 27 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Berlin, where this site lists 144 more places to see, 3.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.50552, 13.44033; the nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 17 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Stars
- 3
- Rooms
- 254
- Run by
- Hilton
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Museums and art places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit East Side Gallery is April to October and December.
- JanPossible7:56
- FebPossible9:37
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:40
- MayBest time15:31
- JunBest time16:33
- JulBest time16:07
- AugBest time14:29
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:18
- NovPossible8:25
- DecBest time7:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Oberbaum BridgeBridge crossing Berlin's River Spree, links Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg556 m
- Markthalle IXMarket706 m
- HeidenpetersBrewery725 m
- Heineken N.V.Dutch beer company795 m
- FREYTAG Liqueurs & SpiritsDistillery1.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Museums and art
- Pergamon Museum: museum building in Berlin, part of the Museumsinsel, presents the Vorderasiatisches Museum, the Museum für Islamische Kunst and parts of the Antikensammlung
- Deutsches Museum: museum of science and technology in Munich, Germany
- Town Musicians of Bremen: fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm
- Alte Pinakothek: art museum in Munich, Germany
- Sachsenhausen concentration camp: Nazi concentration camp in Oranienburg, Germany (1936-1945)
- Neues Museum: Name of one of the museum buildings on the Museum Island in Berlin, Germany
Every Germany place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is East Side Gallery?
It is an art museum in Germany. It has articles in 27 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit East Side Gallery?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26.
How do you get to East Side Gallery?
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 17 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Oberbaum Bridge, Markthalle IX, Heidenpeters. The rest is in the Germany guide.
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