The real core of Berlin. Some people are saying, that the checkpoint is fake, the only thing that’s been moved is the original booth, the one that is standing there now is a replica. The KFC logo right above the sign is kinda ruining the whole thing lol.

Historically this is as poignant as you can get. Initially we thought the KFC sign was a callous attempt to cash in on the tourist attraction but it represents a bit of history when you see how old the signage is, you can ee it's not modern and has a connection to the American side of Berlin. The hut is nothing more than a shack with sandbags and a bunker style barricade but not only was it poignant and educational (i for instance was unaware that the West of Berlin was split thrice between America, the UK and France) but we had some lads doing souvenir style newspaper printouts with yoru phot undermeath the headline of checkpoint charlie which added to the ambience. These were not free but a minimal donation required (less than 5 euros) and as this (like a lot of Berlin) is free to access this one is worth the awkward hunt for.

If you are in Berlin, you really have to go to checkpoint Charlie. There isn’t a huge amount to see there, and, to be honest, there is a lot of tourist tat in the vicinity. Probably the best way to approach it is to think of those Berliners who risked their lives to escape to freedom before the wall was pulled down - and those who, sadly, didn’t make it. We should never take our liberty for granted.

It’s one of the places you need to visit but doesn’t really have much provenance in the city history. Pop down and take a picture, done. There’s a bit of history in an exhibition near to it which can give a bit more to your trip

Interesting to visit the historic site and read the history posted on walls there. Can’t really recommend the souvenir shop and their endless supply of parts of the original Berlin Wall for sale (hmmm). Good photo shoot opportunity

Well what can I say. At least I've been there but I'm not exactly sure that it was the said checkpoint of eras gone. To be honest, everyone at the time must have known it would be a tourist attraction of the future, I would say this was an opportunity missed

If you are interested in history then it it good place to visit. Interesting to see the checkpoint and also surrounding area is filled with information about the wall, checkpoint and history. We visited on Sunday and it was not too many people there.

A cool thing to check out while in Berlin, especially if you’re interested in the topic. There was a long line for getting a photo with yourself behind the sand bags so we didn’t bother this time. Cool part of history to see for yourself.

This former border crossing between the ‘free west’ and ‘communist east’ is one of the most popular Berlin attractions. Due to the Berlin Wall this was one of the entry points between East and West Germany. The booth is a reconstruction of the original one. A simplistic yet a significant historical monument.

The historical significance behind Checkpoint Charlie warrants a visit if you can fit it in your travel schedule, but I would not make it a priority to see. Checkpoint Charlie is located in a very busy section with a lot of gift shops and restaurants. It is about a 20 minute walk from the Brandenburg Gate. I would plan on getting there earlier than later before the area gets too busy.