The Spandau Citadel with its bastions, ramparts and casemates is one of the most important and best-preserved Renaissance fortresses in northern Europe. Elector Joachim II of Brandenburg had it built in the 16th century by Italian master builders.
Of the medieval castle, the Julius Tower from the 13th century and the Palas from the 15th century have been preserved. From the 16th to the 19th century, important military buildings were erected on the large area. Today, they house museums with historical exhibitions as well as the Centre for Contemporary Art, which opened in 2018 and presents major art exhibitions.
The history of the castle and citadel is made vivid by models, maps and weapons in the Commandant's House. In the Archaeological Window, uncovered soil finds from the early days of the castle as well as a unique collection of medieval Jewish gravestones can be viewed.
In the Armoury, built in 1856, the Museum of City History uses many objects from its collection to tell the story of Spandau families, trade and military. The permanent exhibition "Unveiled. Berlin and its Monuments" in the former Provisions Magazine shows monuments that once shaped Berlin's cityscape and were often taken down for political reasons - from the Brandenburg-Prussian rulers of the imperial-era Victory Avenue to the monumental head of the Lenin Monument.
- Monday-Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
- Thursday 13:00 - 20:00
- Friday-Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Last entry
30 min. before closing time
Please note: Due to events, there may be changes to the opening hours of the museums and exhibitions at the Citadel, which you can find out about under this link .
Am Juliusturm 64, 13599 Berlin
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+49 (30) 35 49 44-0
+49 (30) 354 944-400
Admission price 4,50 €
Every 1st Sunday of the month is Citadel Sunday and admission is free .
Reduced price 2,50 €
children from 6 to 14 years – students – trainees – persons receiving transfer benefits (ALG II, social assistance, benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act) – persons with severe disabilities from 50% MdE upon presentation of the corresponding ID.
Public Tours in the Citadel Spandau
every 1st Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. in English
regular tours in German on Saturday and Sunday
at 2 p.m.
per person 4,50 € for the Tour
Exhibitions
Events
Zitadelle
Digitisation of Archive Holdings
Insights into Current Projects
Miscellaneous
Zitadelle
Archive tour | Between bytes and collections
Archives in the digital dilemma
Guided Tour
Zitadelle
German Wehrmacht and Soviet parliamentarians - The Citadel during the Second World War
Guided Tour
Guided Tour
Zitadelle
Citadel Sunday
Culture for all
Miscellaneous
Zitadelle
Schaudepot Tour | How to Deal With the Hitler Bust?
Guided Tour through the exhibition "Toxic Objects"
Guided Tour
Zitadelle
Curator's tour through "mood indigo"
Ellen Banks - mood indigo
Guided Tour
Zitadelle
Family Sunday
Miscellaneous
Zitadelle
Archive Tour
Guided Tour
Zitadelle
Bookable workshop | Minifanzine "My Museum"
Bookable group offer
Zitadelle
Bookable workshop | "Deciphering objects and understanding history!"
Bookable group offer
Digital
Tickets
Reduced price
2,50 €
children from 6 to 14 years – students – trainees – persons receiving transfer benefits (ALG II, social assistance, benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act) – persons with severe disabilities from 50% MdE upon presentation of the corresponding ID.
Public Tours in the Citadel Spandau
every 1st Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. in English
regular tours in German on Saturday and Sunday
at 2 p.m.
per person 4,50 € for the Tour
Family ticket
Click here for information about Family ticket.
Group ticket
Group from 10 persons 3,50 € / person
Yearly ticket
Click here for information about Yearly ticket.
Booking Telephone
+49 (30) 247 49-888
Services
- Museum Shop
- Restaurant
- Cafe
- Archive
- Diaper changing table
Audioguides
In German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Russisch.
For children and teenager.
Nearby
City History Museum
Gotisches Haus – Gothic House
City History Museum
Spandovia Sacra
Museum of the Protestant Church of St. Nikolai Spandau
Museum of Technology
Berlin U-Bahn Museum
Art Museum