Berlin Central Station, also known as "Berlin Hauptbahnhof", is located in the western part of Moabit in the Mitte district, on the banks of the Spree River, adjacent to the northern edge of the government district. It is the core station of Deutsche Bahn (DB) and one of the few stations in the world where trains can arrive from four different directions. Its cross-shaped ("+" shape) railway layout makes it an essential transport hub connecting Eastern and Western Europe as well as Northern and Southern Europe. The station was officially opened just before the 2006 FIFA World Cup, symbolizing the modernization of Berlin after reunification.
The station is famous for its unique architecture, with a curved glass dome that reflects the concept of "transparency and openness". It is considered the third most iconic building in Berlin. The station has a total of five levels, including three above-ground and two underground levels. The east-west high-speed railway tracks are elevated, while the north-south tracks are deep underground. With its multi-level design, it is one of the largest three-dimensional transport hubs in Europe.
Berlin Central Station is also one of Germany’s busiest railway stations, with a daily passenger volume of around 300,000. It connects high-speed trains (ICE), intercity trains (IC/EC), regional trains (RE/RB), the metro (U-Bahn), and city express trains (S-Bahn). The station offers direct connections to major German cities such as Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, and Cologne, as well as international destinations including Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, Warsaw, Prague, and Vienna.
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