Berlin State Library

The Berlin State Library

The Berlin State Library is one of the largest libraries of Germany, on the prestigious Unter den Linden avenue. The Berlin audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this high place of knowledge, with an imposing façade.

The great temple of knowledge of Unter den Linden

The Berlin State Library, the Staatsbibliothek, is one of the largest and most important libraries of Germany and Europe. Its historic building, with an imposing monumental façade, stands on Unter den Linden, the prestigious avenue lined with lime trees that crosses the historic heart of Berlin. The library keeps a considerable collection of books, manuscripts, scores and precious documents, in the service of research and knowledge. Damaged during the war then restored, it has crossed the eventful history of the town. A high place of culture and erudition, it illustrates the place of knowledge in the identity of Berlin.

What to see

You admire the historic building with an imposing monumental façade, on the Unter den Linden avenue, which shelters a considerable collection of books, manuscripts and precious documents, one of the largest libraries of Germany. The Staatsbibliothek is a high place of knowledge. It is a stop for those curious about culture, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Berlin State Library lies on the Unter den Linden avenue, in the heart of the town, reachable on foot and by public transport. You admire its façade from the avenue; the interior access follows its own hours and conditions, which vary. It is best to check them before coming.

What is the Berlin State Library?

One of the largest and most important libraries of Germany and Europe, on the Unter den Linden avenue, which keeps a considerable collection of books, manuscripts and precious documents in the service of research.

Where is the Berlin State Library?

On the Unter den Linden avenue, in the heart of Berlin, in Germany.