Insider Tip: Reichstag (Bundestag)
The former Reichstag building is one of the most famous buildings in Berlin. It was built in 1894 and severely damaged in the Second World War. After the reunification, the building was restored and a spectacular glass dome was added. Since 1999, the Reichstag has been the seat of the German Bundestag. Visits are only possible after registration.
Continue riding along the riverbank. You'll pass the Kanzleramt, the official offices of the Federal Chancellery, which supports the Federal Chancellor. It was built in 2001.
Haus der Kulturen der Welt
After a few more minutes, you'll see the golden "pregnant oyster" of the Haus der Kulturen der Welt (House of World Cultures ). The building was built as a congress hall and has been a venue for inter-cultural events since 1989.
Continue along the riverbank until you reach John-Foster-Dulles-Allee. Continue following the river until you come to the Spreeweg. Take a right here and then turn immediately left onto the Bellevue-Ufer.
Schloss Bellevue
To the left of Bellevue-Ufer, you'll see Schloss Bellevue (Bellevue Palace), the official residence of the German President. This stately building was built in 1786 and has been the President's residence since 1994. To the left of the palace is the Office of the Federal President.
Stay on Bellevue-Ufer and ride past the Bellevue palace park. After a while, the name of the road changes to Holsteiner Ufer. When you get to the Moabiter Brücke, cross the Spree and follow Helgoländer Weg on the opposite bank of the river, heading east. Stay on the road until it becomes Lüneburger Straße. When the road curves to the left, keep tp the right and cycle along the riverbank. Then just keep riding along the riverbank.
Insider Tip: Stop for a bite in the Zollpackhof
As you continue along the riverbank, you’ll find the Zollpackhof on your left, opposite the Kanzleramt. There you can grab some delicious food and refreshing drinks in the restaurant and beer garden.
Hauptbahnhof
As you continue riding along the riverbank, you'll come to an intersection. To your left, you'll see the striking building of Hauptbahnhof, Berlin's new main station. Opened in 2006, this junction station is the most important train station in Berlin.
Invalidenstraße
Take a left onto Friedrich-List-Ufer and ride past the train station. At the next intersection, take a right onto Invalidenstraße. Follow Invalidenstraße to no. 38. And you're now at the end of the tour.
