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Attraction · Berlin · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Soviet War Memorial in Berlin

Soviet War Memorial is an attraction in Berlin, Germany. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 1 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby is within 1 km. Within 870 m you'll find a bench, a public toilet, a bike pump and a water point.

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Audio tour · Soviet War Memorial

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You're standing in Treptower Park in Berlin, at the Soviet War Memorial, the Sowjetisches Ehrenmal. It's a memorial and a military cemetery at the same time. Thousands of Red Army soldiers who fell in the Battle of Berlin are buried here. The complex was completed in May 1949, on land that used to be a sports field.

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Soviet War Memorial in Berlin: war memorial and cemetery

The Soviet War Memorial in Berlin is both a Soviet war memorial and a cemetery. Thousands of soldiers who fell in the battle for Berlin are buried here. The memorial is a place to remember them. A commemoration is held here every year on 9 May, as has been the case since 1995. The memorial still provokes debate. You will find it in Treptower Park in Berlin, near the Puschkinallee.

Ehrenmal history

The monument was designed by architect Jakov Borisovitsj Belopolskiy. Its year of construction is generally given as 1946, and the complex was finished by May 1949. It stands on the site of a former sports field. The large statue of the soldier honours Nikolaj Masalov, according to Vasili Tsjoejkov. During the last battle for the centre of Berlin, Masalov rescued a 3-year-old girl under heavy machine-gun fire. The statue was later restored on Rügen and has stood back on its plinth since 4 May 2004.

Toilet, drinking water and benches at the Soviet War Memorial in Berlin

There are benches near the Soviet War Memorial in Berlin. The nearest bench is at Treptower Park, 128 metres away, and there are 144 benches within 500 metres. There is also a toilet nearby: the closest public toilet is run by Berliner Toilette, 364 metres away. You pay by card, it is always open and it is wheelchair accessible. It is the only public toilet within 500 metres. Drinking water is further away. The nearest water tap is at Am Schwanenberg, 870 metres from the memorial, and there are no water taps within 500 metres, so bring your own water. If you have a bike with you, there is a free bike pump at Bulgarische Straße, 744 metres away.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find drinking water at the Soviet War Memorial in Berlin?

The nearest drinking water point is 870 metres from the Soviet War Memorial in Berlin, at Am Schwanenberg. There are no drinking water points within 500 metres.

Are there benches at the Soviet War Memorial in Berlin?

Yes, the nearest bench is 128 metres from the Soviet War Memorial in Berlin, at Treptower Park. There are 144 benches within 500 metres.

Is there a toilet at the Soviet War Memorial in Berlin?

The nearest public toilet is 364 metres from the Soviet War Memorial in Berlin, at Berliner Toilette. You pay by card, it is always open and it is wheelchair accessible.

How big is the Soviet War Memorial in Berlin?

The Soviet War Memorial complex covers 10 hectares in total. Take your time to walk the full line of sight from the gate to the statue.

How tall is the soldier statue at the Soviet War Memorial in Berlin?

The soldier statue is 12 metres tall. He holds a sword in one hand, a child in the other arm and has a swastika under his boots.

When is there a commemoration at the Soviet War Memorial in Berlin?

There is a commemoration at the Soviet War Memorial in Berlin every year on 9 May, since 1995. The monument itself was completed in May 1949.

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