The column originally stood in front of the Reichstag until the Nazis moved it here in 1938 to make room for their Germania urban planning project. The pedestal was added at the time, bringing the column height to 67m. Film buffs might remember the Goddess of Victory on top from a key scene in Wim Wenders' 1985 flick.

The Victory Column (Siegessäule) in the heart of Berlin's Tiergarten stands at a total height of 67 meters (220 feet). This height includes the massive sandstone base, the four distinct sections of the column (the fourth was added in 1939), and the crowning 8.3-meter-tall bronze statue of Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory, which locals affectionately nickname "Goldelse" (Golden Lizzy). For travelers in 2026, the highlight of a visit is climbing the 285 spiral stone steps to reach the observation platform at the top. From this height, you are rewarded with a stunning 360-degree panoramic view of the Berlin skyline, the Brandenburg Gate, and the vast greenery of the Tiergarten. The entrance fee is a modest €4.00, making it one of the most cost-effective "viewpoints" in the city, though there is no elevator, so the climb requires a moderate level of physical fitness.