Brandenburg Gate Brandenburger Tor
The Brandenburg Gate is a triumphal arch, architectural landmark, national symbol, and city gate located in Berlin, Germany. Built in 1791 out of sandstone by architects Carl Gotthard Langhans and Heinrich Strack, it was commissioned by Friedrich Wilhelm II of Prussia. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Germany.
Planning a visit
The site is open 24/7 and has wheelchair access. For visiting, the warmer months from May through August feature daily highs between 18 °C and 23 °C with lows of 9 °C to 15 °C. Colder months like January and December see daily highs of 3 °C and lows of -2 °C to -1 °C, with rain spread fairly evenly across the year ranging from 33 mm in April to 60 mm in June.
The nearest airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport, located 19 km away, and the sight is 0 km from the center of Berlin. Nearby sights to combine with a visit include the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe at 0.3 km, the Reichstag building at 0.3 km, the Topography of Terror at 1.2 km, the Neue Wache at 1.2 km, and the Gemäldegalerie, Berlin at 1.2 km.
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 | 19 | 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 | 39 | 46 | 33 | 57 | 60 | 59 | 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.
