Berlin Underground Museum (Berliner Unterwelten) Tours and Tickets

The Berlin Underground Museum is not a traditional museum, as its "exhibits" are viewed only on tours that visit World War II- and Cold War-era bunkers, escape tunnels, bomb shelters, and other underground structures. It also features displays of Cold War-era espionage and the Berlin Wall, highlighting the city's tumultuous past.

Yes, the Berlin Underground Museum offers guided tours that provide in-depth information about historic Cold War sites. These tours range from a journey to a bomb shelter underneath a railway station to exploring the ruins of a World War II-era fortress tower and tunnels underneath the Berlin Wall built by civilians escaping East Germany.

The exhibits at the Berlin Underground Museum are in German, but many have English translations; brochures and other informational materials are available in German and English. Some guided group tours are available in English and various other languages upon request, depending on the availability of guides.

No, the Berlin Underground Museum is not accessible to visitors with disabilities. While the museum strives to be accessible, the historical nature of the underground bunkers and other structures make them difficult to navigate—they’re not accessible. Tours involve a lot of standing (no seating), walking, and climbing stairs.

No, photography is generally not permitted in the Berlin Underground Museums as it can disrupt tours. Many artifacts are of a sensitive historical nature and are on loan from eyewitnesses, whose privacy and copyright must be protected. However, you can request professional press photos for specific publications if needed.

While the Berlin Underground Museum's main attractions are the tours of bunkers and other historic underground structures, the museum sometimes hosts special exhibits and events about aspects of Berlin's World War II history and underground architecture—check the museum website for an updated schedule.