Siegessäule (Historic site), Berlin, Germany

A photograph of Siegessäule — Photograph · Zonk43 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Open today, 09:30 – 17:30

Today: Open today, 09:30 – 17:30
Accessibility: Not step-free
Price: €4.50 per person
Standing: Must see · Heritage site
Rank: Rank 15 of 18,026

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Plan your visit.

Opening hours

Monday	09:30 – 17:30
Tuesday	09:30 – 17:30
Wednesday	09:30 – 17:30
Thursday	09:30 – 17:30
Friday	09:30 – 17:30
Saturday	09:30 – 17:30
Sunday	09:30 – 17:30

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

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Admission

Per person	€4.50

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Access and facilities

Accessible toilets · Not available
Pushchair access · Not available
Step-free access · Not available
Toilets · Available

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About Siegessäule

The Siegessäule, or Victory Column, stands in Berlin's Tiergarten park. Erected in the 1870s to commemorate Prussian military victories, the monument features a gilded bronze statue of Victoria at its summit. The column was relocated from its original position in front of the Reichstag to the Großer Stern traffic circle in 1938. Its sandstone base displays detailed mosaics and reliefs depicting historical military campaigns. The monument remains a prominent landmark visible across the park and serves as a focal point for major public gatherings and celebrations in the city.

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What's inside

Visitors may climb an internal staircase to reach a viewing platform beneath the golden statue. The ascent provides access to panoramic views across Berlin's cityscape, including the Tiergarten greenery and distant architectural landmarks. The interior structure contains narrow steps winding upward through the column. At the base, decorative elements and historical mosaics reward examination. The monument's design combines commemorative sculpture with functional observation space. The viewing level offers limited room, so visitors should expect confined conditions during busy periods. The gilded figure itself is not accessible to the public.

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How long to spend

A complete visit to the Siegessäule typically requires between thirty minutes and one hour. This duration accounts for examining the exterior base decorations, ascending the staircase, spending time at the viewing platform, and descending. Those with limited mobility or who choose not to climb may complete an exterior observation in fifteen minutes. Photography enthusiasts often extend their stay to capture multiple angles of the monument and surrounding parkland. The visit duration varies considerably based on individual fitness for climbing, crowd levels at the platform, and interest in historical architectural details.

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Season and crowds

Closed on 24 December. The stair climb and viewing platform need 45 to 60 minutes. Tiergarten and nearby monuments extend the outing. Dated events, worship, maintenance and weather notices from the operator take priority over ordinary hours.

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Tickets

Tours, special exhibitions, performances, commercial venues and separately controlled components remain excluded unless explicitly included. The monument is entered through pedestrian tunnels beneath the Großer Stern traffic circle, and the viewing platform remains a stairs-only destination with cash-only admission. Adult entry costs EUR 4.50, the reduced price is EUR 3.50, and Berlin’s official listing marks the entire monument not barrier-free.

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Getting there

The column stands at Großer Stern in Tiergarten. Reach the base through the pedestrian tunnels from the outer traffic circle; buses 100, 106, 187 and N26 stop at Großer Stern, while Bellevue S-Bahn is about 400 metres away. The visitor address is Großer Stern 1, 10557 Berlin. Use the named station, gate or entrance because a broad pin can lead to stairs, security or another institution.

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What to watch out for

Berlin's official listing marks the monument not barrier-free; the viewing platform is reached by stairs. Historic surfaces, crowds and institution-specific access remain relevant to the final route.

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Photography

The Siegessäule offers exceptional photographic subjects from multiple perspectives. Ground-level shots capture the monument's full height against sky, best achieved with wide-angle equipment. The golden Victoria figure demands attention to exposure given its reflective surface. Approaching through Tiergarten paths frames the column with natural elements. The viewing platform provides elevated cityscape compositions, though safety barriers may intrude. Early morning and late afternoon light enhance the gilding's warmth. Night illumination creates dramatic effects. Drone operation would require verification of local regulations. The traffic circle's busy nature complicates clean foreground compositions from certain angles.

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Place details and sources

Building: Civic building OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Type of place: Attraction OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Established: 1873 Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Heritage designation: cultural heritage monument in Berlin Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Material: granite Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Height: 67 m Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Architect: Heinrich Strack Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Creator: Karl Philipp Franz Keil Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Creator: Moritz Schulz Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Creator: Albert Wolff Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Creator: Friedrich Drake Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Creator: Alexander Calandrelli Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Creator: Anton von Werner Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Wikipedia article: Berlin Victory Column Wikipedia · Checked 2026-09-09