The Berlin WelcomeCard is an excellent choice for visitors looking to explore the German capital while saving money. This handy tourist card not only offers fantastic discounts at many top tourist sites but also includes free access to all public transport. With discounts of up to 50% at over 180 attractions, restaurants and tours this is a must if you want to see all the city has to offer!
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From museums to boat tours, and theatre trips to Japanese restaurants, the Berlin WelcomeCard offers a wide variety of savings. It’s definitely one to check out if you’re visiting the city! Check out my Berlin WelcomeCard guide for all you need to know.
The Berlin WelcomeCard: Your Ultimate Guide to Berlin’s Tourist Card
What you need to know
- What does the Berlin WelcomeCard cover? A standard Berlin WelcomeCard gives you free access to all public transport system in Berlin as well as over 180 discounts of up to 50% at many attractions, restaurants, bars, theatres and tours throughout Berlin.
- Does the Berlin WelcomeCard include trains? The Berlin Welcome Card includes the use of all S-Bahn, U-Bahn and regional trains (Trains that begin with RE or RB)
- How much does the Berlin WelcomeCard cost? This depends on which ticket you want and how many days you need it for. I’ve listed all the prices in the table below!
- Is the Berlin Welcome Card worth it? If you’re looking to visit lots of tourist attractions that have paid entry, it’s absolutely worth it.
What is the Berlin WelcomeCard?
The Berlin WelcomeCard is the official tourist ticket for the city of Berlin. It allows you free access to public transport across the city and offers great discounts of up to 50% at over 180 of Berlin’s best tourist attractions. It’s a fantastic money-saving option if you’re looking to hit up many of the city’s major sites.
Purchase of a Berlin WelcomeCard also comes with a free City guide and Berlin city map.
There are a few different Berlin Welcome Cards to choose from, here’s what they include:
Berlin WelcomeCard
The classic and most popular version of the Berlin WelcomeCard.
Public transportation:
- Free use of public transportation through fare zones AB
- Optional add-on of expanded free use of public transportation through far zones ABC (Includes Berlin Brandenburg Airport & Potsdam)
- Option to buy a 72-hour or 6-day ticket which doesn’t include free public transportation use
Time scale options:
- Cards available that last from 48 hours up to 6 days
Discounts:
- Discounts at over 180 tourist attractions
Berlin WelcomeCard BASIC
This version doesn’t include free use of public transportation so is great value if you already have a travel card.
Public transportation:
- Does not include free use of public transportation
Time scale options:
- Available as a 72 hour or 6 day ticket only
Discounts:
- Discounts at over 180 tourist attractions
Berlin WelcomeCard Museum Island
This version also included free access to Museum Island, one of Berlin’s most popular tourist spots!
Public transportation:
- Free use of public transportation through fare zones AB
- Optional add-on of expanded free use of public transportation through far zones ABC (Includes Berlin Brandenburg Airport & Potsdam)
- Option to buy a 72-hour which doesn’t include free public transportation use
Time scale options:
- Only a 72-hour ticket is available
Discounts:
- Discounts at over 180 tourist attractions
- Includes free admission to all museums on Museum Island
Berlin WelcomeCard All Inclusive
If you’re looking to go all out during your trip to Berlin, this is the card for you.
Public transportation:
- Free use of public transportation through fare zone ABC (Includes Berlin Brandenburg Airport & Potsdam)
Time scale options:
- Cards available that last from 48 hours up to 6 days
Discounts:
- Discounts at over 180 tourist attractions
- Free entry to over 30 attractions
- Includes free admission to all museums on Museum Island
- Free access to the Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Bus for one day
Travel Discounts
Getting around the city is made so much simpler with a Berlin WelcomeCard (excluding Berlin WelcomeCard BASIC). The card acts as a public transport ticket and offers free travel on all buses, ferries, trams, S-Bahn, U-Bahn and regional trains within the tariff zones. You can find a map of the tariff zones here, if you’re staying within the city centre zones A&B will cover you.
Up to 3 children up to the age of 14 travel free with a card-holding adult making it a great choice for families!
You must validate your ticket before you’re able to use it. This involves stamping your ticket with the date and time, machines to do this can be found on U-Bahn and S-Bahn stations as well as on busses and trams. You only need to do this once before you use it for the first time.
Tourist attraction discounts
The Berlin WelcomeCard offers a 25-50% discount at most of Berlin’s major tourist attractions. Some highlights include the Television Tower, Berlin Cathedral, ASISI Panorama Berlin and the Berlin Dungeon.
If you want to explore the city there are also lots of discounts for sightseeing bus tours, guided walking tours as well as bike and boat tours.
There are also savings to be had at participating restaurants, bars and cafes as well as theatres and some shops!
The full list of Berlin Welcome Card discounts can be found here!
Where to buy a Berlin WelcomeCard
You can buy your Berlin WelcomeCard the following ways:
- Choose and purchase your ticket online
- At the Berlin Tourist Information Centres in the following locations:
- Berlin Central Station
- Brandenburg Gate
- Humboldt Forum
- At Berlin Brandenburg Airport in the Berlin Brandenburg WelcomeCenter
- At most hotels in the city
- Ticket machines located on U-Bahn & S-Bahn platforms
Berlin WelcomeCard Costs
Pricing depends on which ticket you want, what travel zones you’ll be using and how many days you want to use it for. Prices are summarised in this table, travel zones are noted as AB, ABC or NO (Does not include public transport) where applicable:
Prices correct as of December 2024
| 48 Hours | 72 Hours | 4 Days | 5 Days | 6 Days | |
| Berlin WelcomeCard | AB – 26€ ABC – 31€ | AB – 36€ ABC – 41€ NO – 10€ | AB – 45€ ABC – 51€ | AB – 49€ ABC – 53€ | AB – 54€ ABC – 57€ NO – 15€ |
| Berlin Welcome Card Museum Island | AB – 54€ ABC – 57€ NO – 30€ | ||||
| Berlin Welcome Card All Inclusive | Adult – 99€ Child – 59€ | Adult – 125€ Child – 65€ | Adult – 145€ Child – 75€ | Adult – 165€ Child – 79€ | Adult – 185€ Child – 85€ |
| Berlin WelcomeCard BASIC | 10€ + Museum Island – 30€ | 15€ |
The All Inclusive ticket is the only one which also offers children’s tickets. Children are classed as being aged between 3 and 14 years old.
Summary
The Berlin WelcomeCard offers something for everyone, not matter how long you’re staying or what you want to see. If you’re planning to visit a lot of tourist attractions it’s worth planning ahead to see how much you can save!
