Leipziger Platz Plaza

Address: Leipziger Platz, 10117 Berlin, Germany (historic square at the south end of Leipziger Straße)

Hours: Public space - open 24 hours

Admission: Free (public square)

Leipziger Platz is an eight-sided (octagonal) square in central Berlin, located immediately west of Potsdamer Platz in the Mitte district. It was originally laid out in the late 18th century and is notable for its regular geometric form.

The square was heavily damaged during World War II and remained in or adjacent to the Berlin Wall’s Death Strip during the Cold War. After German reunification, the site was redeveloped and parts of the original octagonal layout were restored as modern office and residential blocks were constructed around the square.

Today the square sits within a high-profile redevelopment area that links historic street patterns with contemporary architecture. It is centrally located in Berlin, within easy walking distance of the Tiergarten and other central landmarks.

Leipziger Platz occupies central ground near Potsdamer Platz and the city’s main cultural and administrative corridors, making it a frequent waypoint for visitors moving through the Mitte district.

• Octagonal layout: The square is octagonal in plan; its eight-sided layout was part of an 18th-century city design and has been reinstated in post-reunification reconstruction.

Leipziger Platz is in central Berlin adjacent to Potsdamer Platz. The square is a 2-5 minute walk from Potsdamer Platz station (U‑Bahn U2 and S‑Bahn S1/S2/S25), and Leipziger Straße provides direct road access for cars. From Berlin Hauptbahnhof or the Brandenburg Gate it is an easy central tram/U‑bahn or short taxi ride.

• Visit at dawn or early morning to photograph the octagonal square and surrounding classical facades before traffic and crowds build - the nearby Potsdamer Platz S‑/U‑Bahnhof is the most direct public‑transport access.
• Walk the perimeter to appreciate the square's reinstated geometry and modern infill; people often focus only on the central plaza and miss the restored façades and passages on the surrounding streets.