A 45-minute tour of the Nikolaikirche
On Open Monument Day, we invite you to take a guided tour of Berlin’s oldest surviving church building and delve into the city’s history.
Regular: Free of charge
Meeting Point: at the ticket counter
45min
What was the historical significance of the Nikolaikirche? What do the remaining foundations of the late Romanesque basilica tell us? What traces did the aerial bombardments leave behind? And why is the building a museum today? You’ll find answers to these questions and more on this guided tour.
The Nikolaikirche explores the building’s former functions and the development of the medieval city. In the exhibition, you’ll see historical objects from Berlin churches, artifacts from the city’s early history, and large-scale city models. Various themed stations highlight specific topics.
Info & Service
Opening Hours daily | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (open on public holidays)
from 2.10.26 until 18.4.27
Opening hours of the Nikolaikirche
Mon – Wed + Fri – Sun | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thu | 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Operating hours of the sound installation
Mon – Wed | 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Thu | 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Fri | 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat + Sun | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
You can experience the complete sound installation Monday to Friday between 12 noon and 6 pm, starting on the hour. In addition, the installation can be heard on Thursday evenings and at weekends, albeit without the carillon.
Differing opening hours:
Mon | 14.09. – 01.10. | Closed (Change of exhibition)
Thu | 24.12. | Closed (Christmas Eve)
Fri & Sat | 25. + 26.12. | 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. (First & Second Christmas Day)
Thu | 31.12. | Closed (New Year’s Eve)
Fri | 01.01. 2027 | 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. (New Year’s Day)
The visitor rules of the Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin apply.
For children
A free children’s activity booklet for the permanent exhibition “Berlin’s Middle” is available at the entrance in German, English, Polish, Turkish and Arabic. If you have any questions, our team will be happy to help.
Directions
Nikolaikirchplatz
10178 Berlin
Contact
Infoline
+49 30 240 02 – 162
Mo – Fri | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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