Tiergarten
1 miles from city centre
Leaves dance on the morning breeze in Tiergarten Park, before Potsdamer Platz - a network of malls and eateries – bursts into life. The sound of Berlin's orchestra floats on the wind through the Kulturforum Cultural Complex. Bellevue Palace glows a little more in the evening light, just as the nocturnal animals of Berlin Zoo call for attention.
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Charlottenburg
2.9 miles from city centre
This arty district is home to affluent city-dwellers. There’s a bucolic feel to the lush grounds of the Charlottenburg Palace, which houses a collection of opulent treasures. Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church is a haunting place to spend an afternoon, followed by a splurge at KaDeWe – Continental Europe’s largest department store.
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Mitte
0.7 miles from city centre
Near the sleepy residential area of Moabit, you’ll find the lush forests and groves of Tiergarten. The Berlin Philharmonic and New National Gallery inject a dose of high culture, while Wedding furnishes Berlin’s students and young professionals with affordable housing – and bars and clubs to while away the wee hours.
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Kreuzberg
1.6 miles from city centre
Couples walk hand-in-hand by the waterfall in Viktoriapark, while the experimental Gleisdreieck Park shows what a former no-man’s-land and a little imagination can achieve. Hours can be spent meandering through time across Graefekiez’s urban landscape. At dusk, the sun sets over Oberbaum Bridge and Schlesische Strasse's nightlife takes over.
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Schöneberg
2 miles from city centre
Diversity is the lifeblood of Schöneberg in Western Berlin and the area has a distinct bohemian feel. Disused Tempelhof Airport hosts barbeques and concerts without a plane in sight, and the men of Nollendorfplatz wave their rainbow flags proudly. The liberty bell of Rathaus Schöneberg – the historic town hall – tolls the sound of freedom.
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Friedrichshain
3.2 miles from city centre
Famously youthful, Friedrichshain is where lovers love and the young-at-heart play. The conversation – and coffee – flows in Boxhagener Platz’ eateries. Boutiques and bars lie at the centre, while the thudding beats of Revaler Strasse’s clubs carry fun into the night. The iconic East Side Gallery is a stretch of the Berlin Wall covered in murals.
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Berlin is a city of rapid growth, where innovation and diversity have fused together to create a young and vibrant culture. You’ve only to join a walking tour to discover examples of jaw-dropping street art, or evidence of a music scene that has drawn the likes of David Bowie and Iggy Pop as one-time residents. The city is also one of Europe’s major startup capitals, with new enterprises opening every week.
That being said, landmarks of eras gone by remain among the city’s biggest attractions. The historic Reichstag wows visitors with its gleaming glass dome, while sections of the graffitied Berlin Wall, which divided the city for almost three decades, still stand in Potsdamer Platz. The iconic Brandenburg Gate has become a symbol of reunification since the wall fell in 1989, and is undoubtedly one of the highlights of any visit.
In summer, it tends to be hot enough to explore the city outdoors, or enjoy a spot of sunbathing in Tiergarten Park.
In winter, visitors flock to Germany’s capital to see glittering Christmas Markets like Berliner Weihnachtszeit, which is set up annually behind Alexanderplatz. Wrap up warm and stroll from stall to stall, buying festive souvenirs and mugs of hot Glühwein in this storybook setting.
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Most popular time to visit | October–December |
Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
Local currency | € 10 = £8.57 |
Language | German |
Average weekend price | £87 per night |
Average weekday price | £97 per night |
Typical stay | 2 nights |
Alexanderplatz
1.6 miles from city centre
Kurfürstendamm
2.5 miles from city centre
Potsdamer Platz
0.4 miles from city centre
Berlin Olympic Stadium
5.8 miles from city centre
Brandenburg Gate
0.1 miles from city centre
Waldbühne
6.2 miles from city centre
Friedrichstraße
0.7 miles from city centre
Gendarmenmarkt
0.7 miles from city centre
Tempodrom
1.1 miles from city centre
Theater des Westens
2.1 miles from city centre
Fantastic city for food.
26 March 2024
Fantastic city for food. Being vegetarian/vegan isn't an issue here as almost all restaurants have alternative options and a staggering amount are fully vegan. * Do a walking tour! (I'd recommend the Welcome to Berlin tour from Walkative!) There is a lot of history to the city that isn't apparent at first view and you'll benefit from someone passionate about the subject. * Do make sure you have both cash and card on hand as every business (almost arbitrarily) will either be cash-only or card-only. Just make sure that you find a bank to withdraw from as the Euronet ATMs littered around are traps with flat €3.95 fees. * Get a 24-hour transport ticket from any transport link or a Berlin Welcome Card. The public transport is incredible and the same tickets work on buses, trams, the underground and trains so make use of them! Activities: Go to Gardens of the World (Gärten der Welt) and buy the combo ticket with the cable car included. Tour the gardens as long as you like, take the cable car to the far side of Kienberg Park and then hike your way up the gentle winding slopes of the Kienburg. The views are great up and the observation tower at the top is almost certainly the best view in all of Berlin. If you manage to get there before dusk you can still use the cable car to return to the entrance and get back to the city for dinner. Food: Go to Night Kitchen with a group for a curated several-course meal and a friendly host. Go to Curry und Chilli for vegan currywurst (cash only) Go to Secret Garden for a sublime fully vegan sushi/Japanese meal (cash/German card only)
There was a lot to see and do but sadly we ran out of time.
25 March 2024
There was a lot to see and do but sadly we ran out of time. We learnt a lot about the history of Prussia/Germany and Berlin through guided tours and also doing things independently. We also went to Potsdam which I would highly recommend.
Berlin is fabulous and I can see the reason why, it is...
25 March 2024
Berlin is fabulous and I can see the reason why, it is Germany's capital city. A real proud city and people. The main attractions are easy to see via Tram, scooter, bicycle and walking. Park the car and walk or Tramride. Food was lovely and we enjoyed the Currywurst alot. The Big Bus Tour is worth the money as well as a Boat Trip along the Spree. I wish we could spend more time at Humboldt Forum but next trime. The Blue Line, Humboldt Forum the Dome. A 4 Day trip is just the right amount of time, to get introduced to a great city with so much history and modernity.
This time, we visited for culimary experience: especially...
22 March 2024
This time, we visited for culimary experience: especially Asian (Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese) food. We also visited some brunch restaurants also. All were good or great and gave us full stomach with good ambience.
A must see city.
21 March 2024
A must see city. Lacking in majestic, medieval, grand architecture but dead interesting nevertheless. The 'free' Socialist/Communist walking tour with Will was frankly the best we've done (and it poured with rain!). Both the dome in the Reichstag (+ amazing breakfast) and the TV Tower in the main square were brilliant. The exhibition at Checkpoint Charlie, and the Jewish Memorial were very moving. Berlin's past and diverse present engaged at every level - really glad we visited! You can walk pretty much everywhere but the trams and metro were great.
Berlin is a fantastic and versatile city, with so much...
20 March 2024
Berlin is a fantastic and versatile city, with so much history to see. We loved to explore Berlin by bike, which is very doable, at least for us, a Dutch family of very experienced cyclists. Berlin is grittier than London and Paris, and that's part of its appeal. Some out-of-the-center highlights are Schloss Charlottenburg (castle of the prince of Prussia, a small Versailles) and Treptower Park with its enormous Soviet war monuments. Berlin is a must for history lovers, so many WW2 and Berlin Wall leftovers and museums. Go visit!
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