Berlin Wall & Cold War in Berlin — FAQ

Where can you see the Berlin Wall?
The longest surviving stretch is the East Side Gallery, painted with murals; the Berlin Wall Memorial at Bernauer Strasse and Checkpoint Charlie also preserve and explain the divided city.
What was Checkpoint Charlie?
Checkpoint Charlie was the best-known Cold War crossing point between East and West Berlin, the scene of a 1961 US–Soviet tank standoff; a guided tour explains its dramatic history.
When did the Berlin Wall fall?
The Berlin Wall fell on 9 November 1989, after 28 years dividing the city; Cold War tours trace its route and tell the stories of division, escapes and reunification.