Weltballon Berlin
The Weltballon near Checkpoint Charlie lifts visitors 150 metres above Berlin in an open gondola for sweeping views over the city centre. The ride of about 15 minutes combines a spectacular panorama with a view over the former Wall strip.
AlexBalkon
On the 37th floor of the Park Inn Hotel at Alexanderplatz, the AlexBalkon offers a calmer panoramic view over Berlin than the nearby TV Tower.
Alter Elbtunnel
The Alter Elbtunnel, built in 1911, links St. Pauli with Steinwerder and, around the striking domed entrance buildings, offers a unique vantage point over Hamburg's harbour.
Annakirche Tower
The Annakirche tower is a far-visible landmark of Düren's city centre with a carillon, though its interior is not regularly open for visitor ascents.
Annakirmes Riesenrad
The Annakirmes Riesenrad is a seasonal Ferris wheel that offers a panoramic view over Düren only during the nine-day Annakirmes festival in late summer.
Aussichtspunkt Heidemoor
The Aussichtspunkt Heidemoor in Troisdorf offers a view of the town and the heath and moor landscape of the Wahner Heide.
Berlin TV Tower
Berlin's tallest structure at Alexanderplatz, with an observation deck and revolving restaurant at 203 meters.
Berliner Funkturm
The Berliner Funkturm on the Westend trade fair grounds is the century old landmark of Berlin's City West. Its observation deck at 126 metres reopened in March 2026, offering sweeping views across the city.
Drachenberg
The Drachenberg is a rubble hill of around 97 metres in the Grunewald forest, right next to the Teufelsberg. Free and open at all times, it offers sweeping views over Berlin and is a favourite spot for kite flying.
Elbphilharmonie Plaza
The Elbphilharmonie Plaza is the public viewing deck located 37 metres above ground, marking the transition between the historic brick warehouse base and the glass concert hall above, with a 360-degree panorama over Hamburg's harbour.
Flakturm Humboldthain
The Flakturm Humboldthain is a massive World War II tower ruin in Berlin's Volkspark Humboldthain, offering a free viewing platform and guided tours of its dark interior. A raw, authentic spot where history, nature and city views meet.
Fliegenberg
The Fliegenberg in Troisdorf is an elevation in the Wahner Heide with large Calluna heath areas, sandy soils and a view of the Sieg valley.
Herkulesberg
The Herkulesberg in Cologne's Neustadt-Nord is a wooded post-war rubble hill with walking paths and surprising views over the Mediapark and surrounding area.
Klunkerkranich
Klunkerkranich is a cultural rooftop garden on the Neukölln Arcaden parking deck with panoramic views over Berlin. Live music, DJ sessions and spectacular sunsets make it one of the city's most charming rooftop spots.
Kö-Bogen II
Kö-Bogen II in central Düsseldorf is covered by one of Europe largest green facades, and its gently sloping, walkable grass roof offers an unusual vantage point over the Hofgarten and the Königsallee.
Kölner Seilbahn
Since 1957, the Kölner Seilbahn has connected Cologne Zoo with Rheinpark on a roughly 935-metre ride across the Rhine, offering a unique view of Cologne Cathedral.
KölnTriangle Panorama Plattform
The KölnTriangle Panorama Plattform offers a spectacular 360-degree view over Cologne, the Rhine, and the cathedral from 103 meters up.
Leyenweiher
Leyenweiher in Troisdorf is one of the oldest cultural ponds in the Wahner Heide, dammed before 1845, with water lilies, water birds and dragonflies.
Michel-Turm
The Michel-Turm, the tower of the Hauptkirche St. Michaelis, offers one of Hamburg's finest panoramic viewing platforms at 106 metres, with views over the city centre, the harbour, and the Elbe.
Monopteros
This small Greek-style rotunda on an artificial hill in the English Garden is one of Munich's most popular viewpoints and photo spots.
Müggelturm
The Müggelturm in Berlin Köpenick is a 30 metre lookout tower in the forested Müggelberge hills. After 126 steps, visitors enjoy sweeping views over the Müggelsee lake, the woods and the Berlin skyline.
Oberkasseler Brücke
The Oberkasseler Brücke links Oberkassel with the Altstadt, and its 614-metre deck offers what is arguably the most famous postcard view of Düsseldorf Rhine promenade and the Altstadt skyline.
Olympic Park & Olympic Tower
The site of the 1972 Summer Olympics, famous for its tent-roof architecture, plus the 291-meter Olympic Tower with its observation deck.
Panoramapunkt am Potsdamer Platz
The Panoramapunkt am Potsdamer Platz offers an open air terrace about 100 metres above Berlin, reached by one of Europe's fastest lifts. It also features an exhibition on the history of Potsdamer Platz and a café with a sun terrace.
Poller Wiesen
The Poller Wiesen on the right bank of the Rhine offer an unobstructed panoramic view of Cologne's old town and cathedral – perfect for picnics, sunbathing, and photography.
Ravensberg
The Ravensberg in Troisdorf is an approximately 124-metre elevation in the Wahner Heide with Palaeolithic quartzite finds and the former Franciscan hermitage.
Rheinturm
At 240.5 metres, the Rheinturm is Düsseldorf tallest structure, and its observation deck at 168 metres offers what is arguably the most spectacular 360-degree view over the city, the Rhine and the Medienhafen.
Rurköpfe
The Rurköpfe are quiet, slightly elevated riverbank sections along the Rur in Düren, with occasional benches and an understated view of the river.
Schlossturm
The Schlossturm on the Rhine bank is the last surviving remnant of Düsseldorf Castle, and its uppermost floor offers a rare elevated view over the Burgplatz, the rooftops of the Altstadt and the Rhine.
Stintfang
Stintfang is a 26-metre natural rise above the St. Pauli Landungsbrücken that offers a free, sweeping panoramic view over Hamburg's harbour and the Elbe river.
Südturm des Kölner Doms
A climb of 533 steps leads up the Südturm des Kölner Doms to a viewing platform roughly 100 meters high, passing the cathedral's famous bells along the way.
Telegraphenberg
The Telegraphenberg in Troisdorf is, at about 134 metres, the highest elevation of the Wahner Heide and former site of a Prussian optical telegraph station.
Teufelsberg (Berlin's highest point)
Teufelsberg is a man made hill in Berlin's Grunewald forest, built from wartime rubble and topped by a former Cold War listening station. Today it draws visitors with its radar domes, street art and sweeping city views.
Tonhalle Terrace
The Tonhalle Terrace on the Joseph-Beuys-Ufer in Pempelfort is one of the loveliest spots to take in the Rhine and the Theodor-Heuss-Brücke, especially as the bridge lights begin to shimmer on the water in the evening.
Treppenviertel Blankenese
The Treppenviertel Blankenese is a former fishing village on the slope above the Elbe with around 5,000 steps and narrow lanes, offering picturesque views of the river and an almost Mediterranean atmosphere.
Zionskirche
Zionskirche in Berlin Mitte is a historic brick church linked to Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the East German opposition. On Sundays, 104 steps lead up its tower for a small donation, offering lovely views over Prenzlauer Berg.