Walk with me through Berlin’s city center (Mitte) to uncover the hidden scars left by the Battle of Berlin in 1945. On this walk, we will explore some of the city’s most iconic locations — including the Stadtbahn viaduct, Museum Island, and the majestic Berliner Dom — where the damage from intense street fighting and artillery fire is still visible today.
We’ll trace bullet holes, shrapnel marks, and mortar blasts that have remained untouched for nearly 80 years, serving as haunting reminders of the final days of World War II. The tour ends at a quiet cemetery where civilians who died during the battle are buried in a mass grave — a sobering, often-overlooked chapter of Berlin’s wartime history.
If you're fascinated by WWII history, urban exploration, or the hidden layers of Berlin’s past, this video is for you. And, this is Part 1 of a 2-part series.
01:08 - Battle of Berlin Background
02:20 - Friedrichstrasse Station and the Stadtbahnline Viaduct
05:04 - Museum Island
07:29 - Berliner Dom
08:32 - Hackeschermarkt
09:05 - Missing House and Sophienkirche
10:41 - Alter Garnisonfriedhof
Correction at 2:32 — I meant the late 1800s and not the late 18th century. Thanks to those who pointed it out!
Here is the map of locations that you could use for your visit - https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1h_r_8riATOLLyIJywvz26FgfL8D3GKA&usp=sharing
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