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 |
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.
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.
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
- Shop or dine at Alexanderplatz, a transit junction and shopping area with the Alexa Shopping Mall.
- At Alexanderplatz, take in a view of the city from the viewing platform of the tallest structure in Berlin, Fernsehturm. Reserve a fast track or restaurant ticket online.
- Reichstag Building is the home of the German Parliament. It also has an observation deck on the roof terrace of the dome.
You’ll need your passport. Admission is free, advance registration is required - Visit the Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin’s largest palace. Book a ticket online to avoid waiting in line.
- See the Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of the east-west division.
- Trace the Berlin wall at the longest surviving section, East Side Gallery.
- Museum hop at Museum Island (Museumsinsel). The Old National Gallery and the Pergamonmuseum are popular. The Berliner Dom, Berlin’s biggest protestant church is also on Museum Island. There are many interesting places and museums at Museum Island, so look into them beforehand and plan which places you would like to visit. If you plan to visit a few museums, opt for the Museum Pass Berlin.
- Remember Berlin’s dark past and visit the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and The Topography of Terror museum.
- For families with kids, the interactive, child-friendly German Spy Museum is fun for aspiring agents and spies.
As well as the Berlin zoo and aquarium. - If you have extra time to spare in Berlin, Soak in some sun at a lakeshore beach, Strandbad Wannsee.
Reichstag building |
Where to stay
Ranging from budget-friendly to high-end accommodation, each chosen for their high ratings.
- Motel One Berlin-Bellevue, decent motel in Berlin Mitte.
- Hotel Arche in the Charlottenburg Palace neighborhood.
- Airbnb, Your beautiful room, at Berlin U-Bahn station Rosenthaler Platz.
- Airbnb, Unique apartment in an art gallery, in Mitte, close to all attractions.
- Hotel Gat Point Charlie in Berlin Mitte near Alexanderplatz Square.
- Holiday Inn Berlin City East Side, near East side gallery.
- Bikini Berlin, an urban jungle hotel in the city center.
- Myer’s Hotel Berlin, in trendy Prenzlauer Berg district.
- The Westin Grand Berlin.
- Titanic Chaussee Berlin in Berlin Mitte, close to Berlin Main Station.
Brandenburg Gate |
Where to eat
- Backwerk at Alexanderplatz station for Pfannkuchen.
- KaDeWe, the restaurant inside a department store for wiener schnitzel.
- Curry 36, a fast food stall or Dom Curry, a restaurant at the Hilton for Currywurst.
- Zur Alten Laterne for local Berlin cuisine.
- Zweistrom for middle eastern dishes.
- Imren Grill for authentic Turkish food.
- Asteria for Greek cuisine restaurant.
- Borriquito, highly rated Spanish restaurant.
- A Mano for Italian cuisine.
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 |
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