The Victory Column (Siegessäule) in Berlin features exactly 285 steps that visitors must climb to reach the circular viewing platform at the top. Located in the heart of the Tiergarten, the tower stands 67 meters tall, topped by the massive 8.3-meter bronze statue of Victoria. There is no elevator, so the climb is a physical one, winding up a narrow stone spiral staircase inside the column. Once at the top, you are rewarded with a stunning 360-degree panorama of the Berlin skyline, including the Brandenburg Gate, the TV Tower, and the lush greenery of the park below. In 2026, the entrance fee remains a very affordable €2.50, making it one of the best value-for-money viewpoints in Europe. If you are inquiring about a different "Victory Tower," such as the one in Venice (St. Mark's Campanile), that one is actually 98 meters tall and primarily accessible by a modern elevator, though it originally had a series of internal ramps rather than standard stairs.