Berlin Spy Locations Tour - Cold War Secrets

Explore the real-life locations of Cold War spy exchanges and intrigue. Checkpoint Charlie, Bridge of Spies, and more.

8/20/2025

11 min read

Berlin was the capital of spies. The bus route passes right through the "front lines".

Checkpoint Charlie

The site of the 1961 tank standoff. American and Soviet tanks faced each other, engines running. World War III was inches away.

Potsdamer Platz

Once a desolate wasteland "Death Strip" where no one could go. Now a bustling commercial hub. Imagine the silence that used to be here.

The Ghost Stations

As the bus drives through parts of Mitte, you are passing over old U-Bahn tunnels that were blocked off for decades.

German Spy Museum

Hop off at Potsdamer Platz to visit this interactive museum. Learn how to debug a room and decipher codes.

About the Author

Agent 007

This guide is written by Berlin enthusiasts who know that the city is too big to walk in a day. We aim to help you use the bus network smartly to unlock the best of Berlin without the stress of navigating the complex public transport zones.