West Berlin

Anchorage


Fresh-baked pretzel buns, homemade schnitzel and a long list of imported German beers make this Mountain View newbie a worthy visit.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Anchorage attractions

1. Russian Jack Springs Park

1.12 MILES

Named after the original homesteader of the site, this 300-acre park is south of Glenn Hwy on Boniface Pkwy. The park has tennis courts, hiking and…

3. Goose Lake

2.13 MILES

You’ll stop complaining about global warming once you experience an 85°F (29°C) Anchorage afternoon at Goose Lake. Just off Northern Lights Blvd, this is…

4. University of Alaska Anchorage

2.51 MILES

UA-Anchorage is the largest college campus in Alaska. The Campus Center is home to a small art gallery and the bookstore, which has a good selection of…

5. Ship Creek Viewing Platform

2.71 MILES

From mid- to late summer, king, coho and pink salmon spawn up Ship Creek, the historical site of Tanaina Indian fish camps. At the overlook you can cheer…

6. Imaginarium Discovery Center

2.78 MILES

Inside the Anchorage Museum, this award-winning center features creative, hands-on Alaska-themed exhibits that include live marine animals in a touch tank…

7. Anchorage Museum

2.79 MILES

This world-class facility is Anchorage’s cultural jewel. The West Wing, a four-story, shimmering, mirrored facade, adds 80,000 sq ft to what was already…

8. Rooftop

2.81 MILES

Anchorage's newest park sits on top of a parking garage downtown, but don't let its urban setting dissuade you from visiting. There's a synthetic ice rink…