Berlin Dungeon, Historical theatre in Berlin-Mitte, Germany.
The Berlin Dungeon is a theatrical attraction located in central Berlin between Hackeschen Markt and Alexanderplatz. The space spans approximately 2,500 square meters and features nine live shows that tell stories from the city's past.
The Berlin Dungeon opened in 2013 as part of Merlin Entertainments' Dungeon chain, alongside the London and Hamburg sites. Its nine shows draw on German history from the 16th to the 19th century, staging plague outbreaks, witch trials and local murder cases. The attraction is less than a decade old and has become one of the city's main visitor sites.
The nine shows are performed by actors who speak both German and English, and they converse with visitors rather than reciting a fixed script. The White Lady and the Butcher of Berlin are among the local figures reenacted, alongside witch trials and torture instruments. The Japanese source notes the attraction is less than ten years old and has become a major sight.
Shows are performed in both German and English, and the actors speak both languages, so visitors can follow the tour without a separate translation. The route passes through nine show areas, including the Elevator of Doom, the Plagued Street and the Lost Catacombs, and the boat ride on the recreated River Spree is part of the same visit.
The River Raft Ride is one of the nine shows staged inside the Berlin Dungeon, not an outdoor boat trip. It is listed alongside the Elevator of Doom, the Old Library of Berlin, the Plagued Street, the Torture Chamber, the Secret Court, the Lost Catacombs, the White Lady and the Butcher of Berlin.
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