Nikolaiviertel
Berlin's birthplace: the 13th-century Nikolai Quarter, with its church and rebuilt medieval lanes, where old-style taverns serve German pork knuckle.
The Nikolai Quarter is Berlin's oldest residential district, where the city was founded in the 13th century. Almost completely destroyed in World War II, it was rebuilt in historical style by East Germany in the 1980s to mark the city's 750th anniversary. At its heart is the twin-towered Nikolaikirche, now a museum. Around it are the Ephraim Palais, a Baroque mansion, the old-style tavern 'Zum Nußbaum' and riverside restaurants. Entry to the quarter is free. It is right next to the red Rotes Rathaus, about a 10-minute walk from Alexanderplatz.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Humboldt Forum
- Berlin TV Tower & Alexanderplatz
- DDR Museum
- Berlin Cathedral
- Hackesche Höfe
- Museum Island
- Gendarmenmarkt
- Jewish Museum Berlin