Kollhoff-Tower

Kollhoff-Tower, Berlin (Historic sites) — Fig. 01Kollhoff-Tower© Andreas Steinhoff · Attribution

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About Kollhoff-Tower

The Kollhoff Tower is a 103-meter-tall (338-foot) high-rise with 25 floors in Berlin's Tiergarten district, standing at the heart of the newly rebuilt Potsdamer Platz quarter. Completed in 1999, the building is named after its architect, Hans Kollhoff, and forms a striking ensemble together with the Bahn Tower and the Forum Tower. Designed in the style of early skyscraper architecture, it houses retail shops on the ground floor and offices on the upper floors. Visitors can ride one of Europe's fastest passenger elevators to the top level. There, an observation deck offers sweeping views, complemented by a permanent exhibition on the history of Potsdamer Platz and a panoramic café with glass walls all around.

Based on the article “Kollhoff-Tower” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: Potsdamer Platz 1
10785 Berlin, Germany
District: Tiergarten
Phone: +493025294372
Website: www.kollhoff.de
Email: info@panoramapunkt.de
Coordinates: 52.50911° N · 13.37520° E
Data quality: confidence 0.90
Identifier: ID ba1d0846-2ee…

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FAQ about Kollhoff-Tower

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What is the Kollhoff Tower in Berlin?

The Kollhoff Tower is a 103-meter-tall (338-foot) high-rise with 25 floors on Potsdamer Platz in Berlin. The building was completed in 1999 and is named after its architect, Hans Kollhoff. It is designed in the style of early skyscraper architecture and houses retail on the ground floor and offices on the upper floors.

Where is the Kollhoff Tower in Berlin?

The Kollhoff Tower is located at Potsdamer Platz 1 in Berlin's Tiergarten district. It stands in a central spot at the start of the newly rebuilt Potsdamer Platz neighborhood. Together with the Bahntower and the Forum Tower, it forms a striking ensemble of high-rises there.

Can you go up the Kollhoff Tower at Potsdamer Platz?

Yes, you can ride one of Europe's fastest passenger elevators to the top level of the Kollhoff Tower in Berlin. Up there, you'll find an observation deck with sweeping views over the city. There is also a permanent exhibition on the history of Potsdamer Platz and a panoramic café with glass walls all around.

What can you see around the Kollhoff Tower in Berlin?

Around the Kollhoff Tower at Potsdamer Platz, you'll find several attractions within a few minutes' walk. travelguide195 lists the Verkehrsturm (historic traffic light tower) about 75 meters away, the Boulevard der Stars about 76 meters away, and the Kaisersaal about 111 meters away, among others. According to travelguide195, art lovers will find the Neue Nationalgalerie about 95 meters away.

Are there restaurants near the Kollhoff Tower in Berlin?

Yes, there is a wide selection of places to eat around the Kollhoff Tower at Potsdamer Platz. travelguide195 lists around 134 restaurants within 500 meters. In the tower itself, you can also visit the panoramic café with glass walls all around on the top level.

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Travel tip from Wikivoyagewritten by travelers
Includes the Panoramapunkt, the viewing terrace located 101 metres above ground, accessible by Europe's fastest elevator.
Source: Wikivoyage, „Berlin/Mitte“ · authors per page history · CC BY-SA 4.0
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