East Side Gallery
Berlin, Germany
The longest surviving stretch of the Berlin Wall, covered in murals since 1990.
The East Side Gallery in Berlin is a stretch of the Berlin Wall about 1.3 kilometres long, the longest preserved section of all. It runs along Mühlenstraße and the Spree between the Oberbaumbrücke and Ostbahnhof. With more than 100 murals, Lonely Planet calls it the world's largest permanent open-air gallery.
After the fall of the Wall in 1989 the wall was torn down, but this section stayed. In spring 1990 artists from 21 countries painted it, and it has been a listed monument since November 1991. Well-known works include Birgit Kinder's Trabant bursting through the wall and Dmitri Vrubel's fraternal kiss between Honecker and Brezhnev. The 2009 restoration was controversial. In 2013 a section was due to make way for luxury apartments; after protests the murals were moved across the street.
For road trippers: the gallery is free and accessible around the clock, and quietest early in the morning. Take the U1 (Warschauer Straße, Schlesisches Tor) or the S5, S7 and S9 (Warschauer Straße, Ostbahnhof). We have no verified information on parking; check current conditions beforehand.
- Nearest town
- Berlin, Germany
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 52.5050, 13.4397
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
- Berlin: Environmental zone (Umweltzone). A green emissions sticker (Umweltplakette) is required, including for foreign vehicles.
Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- Wohnmobil OaseMotorhome stopover6 km from East Side GalleryMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Marina WendenschloßMotorhome stopover13 km from East Side GalleryMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- City CampingCampsite13 km from East Side GalleryTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Historisches FährhausMotorhome stopover14 km from East Side GalleryMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Campingplatz am Mahlower SeeCampsite16 km from East Side GalleryTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Campingplatz GatowCampsite19 km from East Side GalleryTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is East Side Gallery?
East Side Gallery is in Berlin, Germany, at GPS 52.5050, 13.4397. It is about 22 km from Bernau bei Berlin.
Can you camp near East Side Gallery?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wohnmobil Oase, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 26 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near East Side Gallery?
Places worth a stop nearby: Glienicke Bridge (26 km), Cecilienhof Palace (27 km), Sanssouci Palace (29 km) and Rheinsberg Palace (75 km).
When is the best time to visit East Side Gallery?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)