Kollhoff Tower

Kollhoff Tower stands on Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, a bold brick high‑rise that recalls classic skyscraper style while anchoring a modern city square. Designed by architect Hans Kollhoff and completed in 1999, the building blends stepped Art Deco lines with contemporary materials, creating a strong silhouette among glass and steel neighbors.

Panoramapunkt and the fast ride up

Panoramapunkt occupies the tower’s upper floors and rooftop. The viewing terrace sits 101 metres above ground, opening wide views across Berlin’s landmarks—from the Brandenburg Gate and Tiergarten to the TV Tower at Alexanderplatz. Clear panels and open-air corners let city sounds drift up, adding a sense of scale to the panorama.

Access is part of the experience: Europe’s fastest elevator carries visitors from the lobby to the 24th floor in seconds. The swift ascent becomes a brief, thrilling prelude to the skyline reveal at the top.

A vantage point over Berlin’s past and present

Potsdamer Platz was once a busy pre‑war crossroads, later a divided no‑man’s‑land during the Cold War, and today a symbol of reunification and urban renewal. From Panoramapunkt, this layered history becomes visible at a glance. Informational displays trace the square’s transformation, while outdoor plaques align sightlines with key buildings and districts.

Design details and city rhythms

The tower’s reddish brick facade is articulated with deep window bays and vertical ribs, giving texture that changes with shifting light. At street level, cafes, shops, and cinema crowds underscore the square’s steady energy. Above, the terrace offers a calmer perch, where trains glide into the nearby station and traffic lines the boulevards below, sketching the daily rhythm of the city.