Berlin Victory Column
The Berlin Victory Column is a Neoclassical victory column, war memorial, and sculpture located at Großer Stern. This 67 m tall cultural heritage monument in Berlin was commissioned by Wilhelm I and designed by architect Heinrich Strack.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, when daily highs reach 23 °C. The coldest months are January and December, with daily highs of 3 °C. June is the wettest month with about 60 mm of rain, while April is drier with about 33 mm. The monument is 2 km from Berlin and 20 km from Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The structure is constructed of granite, Obernkirchen sandstone, marble, and bronze, with work by Moritz Schulz, Alexander Calandrelli, Albert Wolff, and Friedrich Drake.
Nearby attractions include the Berlin Zoo (1.1 km), Gemäldegalerie (1.2 km), Neue Nationalgalerie (1.5 km), Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church (1.5 km), and the Reichstag building (1.8 km). Admission is €3, or €2.50 for reduced rates (cash only). The site is not wheelchair accessible. From April to October, opening hours are 09:30–18:30 on weekdays and 09:30–19:00 on weekends. From November to March, the hours are 10:00–17:00 on weekdays and 10:00–17:30 on weekends.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 48 | 38 | 46 | 33 | 56 | 60 | 58 | 59 | 48 | 40 | 46 | 53 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
