A replica checkpoint cabin signifies what was once there. Signs indicate the east and west sides of the divide. Definitely a spot for the tourists and the must have Berlin photo. Not much else to see apart from the nearby gift shop for your must have souvenirs.

Only the actual site of Checkpoint Charlie is original. The guard house on the American side was removed in 1990. A copy of the guard house and the sign that once marked the border crossing was reconstructed later on. Checkpoint Charlie became a symbol of the Cold War, representing the separation of East and West Berlin. Soviet and American tanks briefly faced each other at the location during the Berlin Crisis of 1961. According to available information, U. S. President John F. Kennedy visited Checkpoint Charlie on June 26, 1963 and looked from a platform onto the Berlin Wall and into East Berlin. The course of the former wall and border is now marked in the street with a line of cobblestones. The site is now one of Berlin’s primary tourist attractions. Don’t miss visiting this historical attraction.

I went here with my daughter and immediately saw a military truck with people posing for photos in old military jackets and hats. Next thing I know we were being jostled into it and clad in the gear whilst a guy took photos. After I thought I better tip him only to be charged 20 euros each. I felt scammed but be aware.

Underwhelming garden shed on the site of the original Checkpoint Charlie with uniformed actors touting tourists for photos. Not impressive. If you want to see a genuine Checkpoint Charlie (this is the last of many editions) go to Allied Museum on Clayallee. Watch out for souvenir shops selling 'genuine' lumps of Berlin Wall, best avoided.

Despite all the historical value it was really underwhelming to visit it. Like a glorified tollbooth surrounded by tourist traps. The highlight of my visit was going to McDonald’s and using the free wifi. Nothing like those Cold War movies that I watched. No thrill. No excitement. And it was freezing. I walked back to my hotel near the railway station and nearly froze to death.

It is a tourist trap, but its nice anyway. Basically it is a reconstruction of the old post that remained between the US and Soviet sides in Berlin. It is not the original one (removed a long time ago) but is nice to take pictures at. There are many, many overpriced shops all around this checkpoint, but I recommend not purchasing from here as prices are often much higher than in other tourist points.

Nothing special. Good place for photo’s hunters which want have a photo front of the checkpoint on Instagram but that’s all. I found more special and interesting Berlin wall memorial where we spend much more time and have a chance to find much more interesting information about the life behind the wall.

An open to public location, also a must see when in Berlin. It is part of the soul of Berlin's history. The interesting sheet boards that give visitors the information of Checkpoint Charlie creates a feel of a temporary facade. The boards are also "decorated" with graffiti, some voicing powerful messages while others are pure vandalism. Checkpoint Charlie itself stands in the middle of a fully functioning street and there could be a wait if you intend to take pictures at the Checkpoint Charlie stand itself, especially when there are many people. Because it is a public location, there is no entry fee nor does it require reservations. You can drop by at any time.

Nice experience and several historic places on the same street. Spent several hours exploring the sights and reading the history behind them. Definitely a must-see when in Berlin. There’s a Hard Rock Cafe there that sells exclusive Checkpoint Charlie souvenirs.

It’s world famous and very historic so you have to do it. However there isn’t much there (apart from lots of tourists). There is a small hut (the checkpoint), a sign and a big poster showing which side of the east/west divide you were on. It’s surrounded by McDonslds and other fast food franchises - so probably a quick visit.