Berlin, Germany

The capital of Germany brims with rich history and beer. Go for its many museums, cultural landmarks, parks, a wide variety of food and beer, city beaches and fun nights out. 

Berlin skyline with the tallest structure in Berlin, Fernsehturm
Berlin skyline with the tallest structure in Berlin, Fernsehturm


How to get there and around

Fly to either of Berlin’s international airports, https://www.berlin-airport.de/en/index.php Berlin Tegel (TXL), located in the northwest and Berlin Schoenefeld (SXF), located in the southeast. 
Tegel is slightly closer to the city. For transport from Tegel airport to the city,
use the TXL Express Bus or the Express Bus X9, bus or a taxi. There is no access to the u-Bahn train from Tegel airport. See the Tegel airport transport page here for more information.
For transport from Berlin Schoenefeld airport into the city,
use an Airport Express Train from Schönefeld Airport, or a bus, or taxi. Detailed information with schedules and fares are on the Berlin Schoenefeld airport website.
To get around with public transport, buy a Berlin WelcomeCard which serves as your ticket on all public transport within Berlin and gets you discounted tickets to major attractions.
Berlin is almost completely flat and has wide streets so great for cycling. Enjoy a half-day cycling tour to get an overview of the city. See berlinonbike.de
Berlin has a CitySightseeing hop on hop off bus tour with stops at all major attractions. Buy tickets here https://city-sightseeing.com/en/3/berlin/45/hop-on-hop-off-berlin

Tegel Airport


What to do


Reichstag building
Reichstag building


Where to stay 


Ranging from budget-friendly to high-end accommodation, each chosen for their high ratings.



Brandenburg Gate
Brandenburg Gate

Where to eat



Berlin restaurant, Zur Alten Laterne
Zur Alten Laterne restaurant





General travel tips

Visit between May to September, winter can get pretty frigid but if you can bundle up and face a bit of cold, you’ll find some good deals on flights and hotels outside of those months.
There are lots of cyclists in Berlin. The sidewalk is divided, one side for cyclists and the other for pedestrians. So be sure to stay on the right side of the sidewalk.

The Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral) on the Spree river
The Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral) on the Spree river






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