Located in the historic center of Berlin, the German Cathedral, together with the Concert House and the French Cathedral, forms the striking architectural ensemble of the Gendarmenmarkt, and is one of the city's most famous sights.

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Atop the Deutscher Dom stands a gilded statue symbolizing virtue, while the façade features sculptural adornments with scenes from the life of Christ.

The historical parliamentary exhibition "Paths - Missteps - Detours" of the German Bundestag at Deutscher Dom spans five floors and traces the historical evolution of the liberal parliamentary system in Germany. It focuses particularly on the periods that laid the foundations for the political order of the Federal Republic of Germany.

For groups and school classes, the Deutscher Dom offers free guided tours. Upon request and registration, it also provides educational projects for students and slideshow presentations for secondary schools on various topics. The role-play plenary session allows teenagers and adults to take on the role of members of parliament and participate in a parliamentary session.

Starting June 1, 2021, the historical parliamentary exhibition is open to registered individual visitors.

Group tours, student projects, and the role-play plenary session are suspended until further notice.

Visits to the exhibition are only possible by prior registration with the exhibition office at Deutscher Dom (weekdays). Bookings can be made for the following day or up to one week in advance, within 1.5-hour time slots:
10:00–11:30, 11:30–13:00, 13:00–14:30, 14:30–16:00, 16:00–17:30, and 17:30–19:00.

Contact:
Phone: +49 30 227-30431/-30432
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Admission is free.

German Cathedral in Berlin

Location & Sights nearby

Located in Berlin's historic city center, the Deutscher Dom forms a distinctive architectural ensemble with the Konzerthaus and the Französischer Dom at Gendarmenmarkt. It is one of the city's most famous landmarks. From here, visitors can easily reach the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, and Friedrichstraße on foot. Don’t miss a visit to the Rausch Chocolate House at Gendarmenmarkt!

A Brief History of the Deutscher Dom

Built in the Baroque style, the Deutscher Dom was constructed between 1701 and 1708 as a church for the German Reformed and Lutheran communities.

Eighty years later, the church was demolished due to structural instability and rebuilt in the Neo-Baroque style.

The term "Dom" actually refers only to the cathedral tower, constructed between 1780 and 1785, which significantly surpasses the church in size. While the dome had no functional purpose, it served to enhance the city's aesthetics.

In 1943, the Deutscher Dom was destroyed by fire but was later reconstructed.

The building came under state ownership and now serves as an exhibition venue for the German Bundestag.

The official reopening of the Dom took place on October 2, 1996. Since 2002, it has housed the exhibition "Paths - Missteps - Detours."

Address, opening hours...

Address: Gendarmenmarkt 2, 10117 Berlin
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm, from May to September until 7pm; Open on Mondays only on public holidays
Admission: free
Connection: U Bahn Stadtmitte (U2 + U6), Hausvogteiplatz (U2), Bus: N6 (U Stadtmitte)

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