Historic site · Berlin
Under the Lindens
Unter den Linden is the oldest boulevard in Berlin and one of the most important roads in the city centre. Known simply as die Linden, after the lime trees that once lined it, it began as a bridle path; the first lime trees were planted in 1647. Frederick the Great had it upgraded into a magnificent boulevard, which is why his equestrian statue stands at its eastern end. Today it runs through Mitte from the Brandenburg Gate to the Schlossbrücke and the new Humboldt Forum.
Checked 2026-11-10 · Source
Along its 1.5 km you pass major buildings such as the Humboldt University, housed in the former palace of Prince Heinrich, and the Staatsoper, as well as landmarks like the Neue Wache and the Zeughaus. Under Frederick the Great the Kronprinzenpalais and the Prinzessinnenpalais were also built here. Karl Friedrich Schinkel later added the Neue Wache and the Schlossbrücke and redesigned the Lustgarten, so that the boulevard became one harmonious ensemble. It is also lined with restaurants, cafés and shops.
Checked 2026-11-10 · Source
About 1.5 km.
In 1647.
Loading the interactive map…
The interactive map could not be loaded.
Last updated:
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·