Bornholmer Straße border crossing

The Bornholmer Straße crossing features guard towers, control buildings, and inspection areas spread across multiple lanes of the former checkpoint system.

On November 9, 1989, this crossing became the first border point to open when thousands of East Germans gathered and guards permitted free passage.

The checkpoint stands as a memorial site where visitors examine original structures and learn about daily experiences during Berlin's division.

The site offers guided tours in multiple languages and includes information panels detailing the checkpoint's role during the Cold War period.

Metal plates embedded in the ground mark the exact spots where East German border guards stood when they first allowed citizens to cross freely.

Location: Berlin

Part of: Berlin wall, Inner German border

GPS coordinates: 52.55472,13.39861

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52