Internationales Handelszentrum

The Internationales Handelszentrum is a modern high-rise building that rises 93.5 meters across 25 floors and features black window surfaces framed by white structural sections. The complex serves as an office building with underground parking and direct access to Friedrichstrasse railway station.

The building was constructed between 1976 and 1978 under architect Erhardt Gißke, with the Japanese company Kajima Corporation handling the construction during East Germany's period. Its completion marked a significant commercial landmark in the eastern part of the city.

The tower stands at a central crossroads where business activity and international connections meet. Visitors notice how daily office routines blend with the historical significance of this location as a bridge between divided Berlin.

The building is accessible directly from Friedrichstrasse with public transport connections including the U-Bahn and bus stops nearby, as well as the railway station entrance. The interior offers modern office spaces and underground parking facilities convenient for business visitors.

From 2003 to 2012, a large Opel logo was displayed on the building's roof, signaling the presence of an automobile showroom within the complex. This prominent sign shaped the city's visual landscape for nearly a decade before being removed.

Location: Berlin-Mitte

Inception: 1978

Architects: Erhardt Gißke

Architectural style: modern architecture

Floors above the ground: 25

Height: 93.5 m

Website: http://ihz.de

GPS coordinates: 52.51940,13.38970

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:02