Headquarters of the Federal Intelligence Service

The Federal Intelligence Service headquarters is an administrative complex located in central Berlin that houses government intelligence operations. The building comprises interconnected sections designed to support analysis, communications, and coordination of national security activities.

The facility was constructed beginning in the early 2000s and completed in 2019, consolidating operations that had been scattered across Germany for decades. The relocation to Berlin represented a major reorganization of German intelligence functions following reunification.

The building reflects Germany's approach to presenting government work to the public through designed access points. The openness stands in contrast to traditional spy headquarters, showing how intelligence agencies now engage with citizens.

The complex is accessible via public transportation in central Berlin and is located in an easily navigable area. Visitors should note that access is restricted to designated areas and advance arrangements may be necessary.

The headquarters stands only a short distance from where the Berlin Wall once ran, making the Cold War's division physically tangible to visitors today. This proximity to history marks the shift from divided to unified security operations.

Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin

Inception: 2016

Architects: Kleihues + Kleihues

Official opening: February 8, 2019

GPS coordinates: 52.53366,13.37633

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:16