Discover Berlin’s Most Striking Street Art and Murals

Berlin is a city where creativity bursts from every wall, alleyway, and underpass. Known for its rich history and culture, it’s also one of the world’s premier destinations for street art and graffiti. From sprawling murals by international icons to ever-changing graffiti spots, Berlin’s street art scene is bold, thought-provoking, and always evolving.

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Iconic Berlin Murals You Can’t Miss

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer. These must-see murals and street art locations should be at the top of your list.

1. Victor Ash – Astronaut / Cosmonaut (2007)

📍 Oranienstraße 195, 10999 Berlin
Commissioned for the Backjumps Festival in 2007. Victor Ash’s Astronaut / Cosmonaut is one of Berlin’s most famous street artworks. The huge black-and-white figure looms dramatically over Kreuzberg and has become a symbol of the city’s urban art scene. The idea of ‘Astronaut / Cosmonaut’ reflects Berlin’s historic positioning between east and west. For much of the time that Berlin’s wall was in place, the US and Soviet Union vying for supremecy in the space race.
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2. Snik & Nuno Viegas – Everything Connected (2018)

📍 Ostseestraße 28, Berlin
Created as part of the Urban Nation Unity Project in 2018. This stunning mural fuses delicate stencil work and realism to explore themes of connection and unity. The work is a collaboration between UK duo SNIK and Portugal’s Nuno Viegas.
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3. Os Gemeos – Yellow Man (2005)

📍 Oppelner Str. 3, 10997 Berlin
Brazilian duo Os Gemeos left their mark on Berlin with the Yellow Man in 2005. it was painted during that years Backjumps Festival. The piece is one of the longest standing and most notable murals in the Berlin street art scene.
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4. Case Maclaim – Hands (2014)

📍 Köpenicker Str. 79, 10179 Berlin
Known for his hyper-realistic spray paint technique, Case Maclaim’s Hands mural captures powerful gestures and human connection. Part of the famous Maclaim crew, Case in particular has become known as the master of hand painting.
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5. Natalia Rak – Tomorrow Never Come (2018)

📍 Falckensteinstraße 22, 10997 Berlin
Painted for the Berlin Mural Festival in 2018. Natalia Rak’s dreamlike ‘Tomorrow Never Comes’ features vivid imagery and storytelling. It takes inspiration from Joseph Banks ‘Florilegium’, a series of botanical drawings from Cook’s first voyage. It also draws from Studio Ghibli and studies of wings.
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6. SMUG – Old Man and a Bird (2019)

📍 Manteuffelstraße 70, Berlin
Australian artist SMUG is known for his ultra-realistic portraits. This touching mural of an old man and a bird brings a moment of tenderness to Berlin’s bustling streets. Originally he painted the work whilst leaving the graffiti on the bottom of the wall intact. This however has since been replaced with other tags.

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7. Herakut – My Home Might Be No Palace… (2018)

📍 Luckauer Str. 14, 10969 Berlin
The German duo Herakut blend whimsical imagery with emotional storytelling in this beautifully expressive mural. Showing a child playing with boxes, it was created for the Berlin Mural Festival in 2018. The boxes form a tower that incorporate the windows of the building. With the words ‘My home might be no palace but we can share it if you like’. At the top of the mural is a silhouette of Berlin’s famous tower.

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8. Pichiavo – Janus (2019)

📍 Friedrichstraße 9, Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg Berlin
Painting for the second Berlin Mural Festival in 2019. The Spanish duo Pichiavo depicted the Roman God Janus. He is seen as the god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time and duality. The area has several other murals to see nearby.

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9. Elephant with an Earth Balloon – Jadore Tong (2016)

📍 Franz-Klühs-Straße, 10969 Berlin

An elephant covered in mandalas and symbols holds a balloon of the Earth. It overlooks a children’s playground and sits above graffiti letters spelling ‘Spaces’, ‘Unity’, ‘Love’ and ‘Wisdom’. Painted in 2016 by local artist Jadore Tong it’s becoming one of Berlin’s most loved pieces. Reflecting the connect between nature and the health of the planet.

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10. Anne Frank – Jimmy C (2012)

📍 Rosenthaler Str. 38, 10178 Berlin

First painted in 2012. It suffered due to the deteriorating condition of the flaking wall and was restored by the artist in 2018. It shows a smiling innocent Anne Frank painted at the entrance to the Berlin Anne Frank museum.

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Must-See Street Art Locations in Berlin

Berlin’s murals are incredible, but the entire city feels like an open-air museum. Here are three unmissable street art hotspots:

Teufelsberg – The Open-Air Gallery on a Hill

📍Teufelsberg, 14055 Berlin

Tip: It’s a little out of the way and it’s likely that you might need to walk a little. Make sure you wear good shoes and be prepared to spend the day.

Nestled in the Grunewald Forest, Teufelsberg is an abandoned Cold War listening station turned into a sprawling street art playground. Artists from around the world have transformed its crumbling structures into a colourful, haunting gallery. The panoramic views of Berlin from the towers are breathtaking. Easily one of the best places to see the city.

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Akut – When David Turned Into Goliath (2022)

Painted in 2022 by Akut on the Spy Tower in Teufelsburg. It was the first time that this wall had been completely painted with every inch of space used. It’s a tribute to everyday heroes and was an image taken from an exhibition of the same name.

Caro Pepe (2024)

Painted as part of the ‘Power of Female Art’ Festival this piece is called ‘Rebellion in the Carousel’. Caro Pepe is a Berlin based artist originally from Argentina known for her depiction of a one eyed woman. The story behind the piece is around ‘breaking the loop’ she says.

Hera

‘When they didn’t like my dance, I started dancing for myself… and every move felt even better’. Another work from the popular Hera whose art can be found all over Berlin.

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East Side Gallery – A Symbol of Freedom

A powerful reminder of Berlin’s past, the East Side Gallery stretches for 1.3 kilometers along the former Berlin Wall. With over 100 murals painted in 1990 and beyond. It’s one of the most significant collections of political street art anywhere in the world. Soon after painting the murals and the wall became a national monument. Subsequent restorations have maintained the murals so that they still look fresh today.

Address: Mühlenstraße 3-100, 10243 Berlin
Tip: Go early or visit at sunset for fewer crowds and stunning light for photos.

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Urban Nation Museum for Urban Contemporary Art

Blurring the line between gallery and street, Urban Nation celebrates both legendary and emerging street artists. The museum’s facade and the surrounding Bülowstraße area are full of artworks and murals.

Address: Bülowstraße 7, 10783 Berlin
Tip: Entry is free! Be sure to explore the surrounding streets where there are plenty of other bits of street art to be seen

Urban Spree

A vibrant hub of street and urban art. Artists have long since turned the buildings of the old railway sidings into an energetic arty space. Markets are regularly held here and there are cafes, bars and places to explore. Sadly there are talks ongoing at the moment that might see Urban Spree ‘redeveloped’. If that proves to be true it would mean the loss of a vibrant and exciting space.

Address: Revaler Straße 9910245 Berlin
Tip: Explore at different times of the day to see the change in energy. There is always something happening

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