Religious Building · Berlin, Germany
Berlin Cathedral
Berlin Cathedral (German: Berliner Dom), also known as the Evangelical Supreme Parish and Collegiate Church, is a monumental German Protestant church and dynastic tomb (House of Hohenzollern) at the Lustgarten on the Museum Island in central Berlin. Built 1894–1905.
Photo: Ansgar Koreng via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 de. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Berlin, Germany |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious Building |
| Built | 1894–1905 |
| Architect | Julius Carl Raschdorff |
| Height | Height: 98 m |
| Coordinates | 52.5192° N, 13.4011° E |
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What Berlin Cathedral is known for
Berlin Cathedral (German: Berliner Dom), also known as the Evangelical Supreme Parish and Collegiate Church, is a monumental German Protestant church and dynastic tomb (House of Hohenzollern) at the Lustgarten on the Museum Island in central Berlin.
About Berlin Cathedral
Berlin Cathedral (German: Berliner Dom), also known as the Evangelical Supreme Parish and Collegiate Church, is a monumental German Protestant church and dynastic tomb (House of Hohenzollern) at the Lustgarten on the Museum Island in central Berlin. Having its origins as a castle chapel for the Berlin Palace, several structures have served to house the church since the 15th century. The present collegiate church was built from 1894 to 1905 by order of Emperor William II according to plans by Julius Raschdorff in Renaissance and Baroque Revival styles.
History
Berlin Cathedral has a long history starting as a Catholic place of worship in the 15th century. The history of today's Supreme Parish and Collegiate Church and its community dates back to 1451. In that year Prince-Elector Frederick II Irontooth of Brandenburg moved with his residence from Brandenburg upon Havel to Cölln (today's Fishers' Island, the southern part of Museums Island) into the newly erected City Palace, which also housed a Catholic chapel.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Berlin Cathedral website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Berlin |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL) |
| Distance from the airport | 5.2 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) · Berlin, Germany · 11.7 miles away
- Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) · Schkeuditz, Germany · 90.7 miles away
- Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport (SZZ) · Szczecin(Glewice), Poland · 96.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Berlin Cathedral?
Berlin Cathedral (German: Berliner Dom), also known as the Evangelical Supreme Parish and Collegiate Church, is a monumental German Protestant church and dynastic tomb (House of Hohenzollern) at the Lustgarten on the Museum Island in central Berlin.
Where is Berlin Cathedral located?
Berlin Cathedral is in Berlin, Germany. Its coordinates are 52.5192° N, 13.4011° E.
How do I get to Berlin Cathedral?
The nearest town is Berlin, and the nearest airport is Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL), about 5.2 miles away (straight line).
When was Berlin Cathedral built?
Berlin Cathedral was built 1894–1905.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_Cathedral — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q154563 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.berlinerdom.de/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.