Timeline
15:37
Stop for a coffee or tea at the café by the lake. It is a quiet spot to settle in before the walk up.
16:02
Berliner Funkturm und Messehallen
Walk 32 minutes from the lake area to the Berliner Funkturm und Messehallen. Ascend to the open-air observation deck 124 meters above ground.
16:22
Berliner Funkturm und Messehallen
Watch the sun set toward the southwest from the top of the tower. The golden light begins around 15:22, giving you plenty of time to prepare.
16:52
Head down and walk 22 minutes to Lietzensee-Park. Lie in the grass and unwind after the view.
Local tip
The café hours are Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00 and Sa-Su 09:00-19:00, so it will be open for your pre-sunset stop.
Check before you go
- Café Pianocafé am Lietzensee is open until 19:00 on weekdays and 19:00 on weekends.
- The Funkturm observation deck is open late, but check the specific tower hours for the day as they can vary.
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