Zoo Palast Exterior, Cinema

Zoo Palast

City West & Charlottenburg


Old-school glamour meets state-of-the-art technology and comfort at this rejuvenated grand cinema, which saw international stars sashay over the red carpet during the Berlinale film fest between 1957 and 1999. It screens mostly 2D and 3D blockbusters (dubbed into German) in seven fancily appointed theatres. Check out the cool 1950s foyer.

Shows before 1.30pm cost a flat €9.


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