Berlin Central Station

Berlin Central Station

With a floor area of 175,000 square meters, Berlin Central Station was officially opened on May 28, 2006. It serves as the central railway hub for Germany’s capital, Berlin, and is currently the tallest building in the city center. It is Europe’s largest transit station and also the biggest and most modern train station in Europe.

Designed with a practical philosophy that avoids chasing trends, Berlin Central Station still manages to make a highly modern impression thanks to its clean, solid yet light-filled glass façade. Like a dazzling crystal palace, it is flanked by the River Spree, which flows by as if forming a moat around the edifice, while the Reichstag building stands directly opposite—two iconic structures of old and new Germany standing in dialogue. Despite its grand and magnificent presence, the station does not lack human-centered design details, such as the Braille signage engraved on the metal handrails of escalators and passageways. Serving as a key hub connecting major European cities, Berlin Central Station represents a “modern, free, and open Germany” to the world.

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

Must-visit reason: Europe’s largest train station

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Germany[Germany]

Province/State: Berlin State [Berlin]

City: Berlin [Berlin]