Top things to do in Berlin
Attractions, tours and activities in Berlin
Recommended museums in Berlin
Where to discover culture and the arts in Berlin
Berlin: the city's best neighbourhoods
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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.
Places to stay from £28 per night
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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.
Places to stay from £8 per night
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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.
Places to stay from £13 per night
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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.
Places to stay from £19 per night
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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.
Places to stay from £8 per night
About Berlin
Including tips for the best time to visit Berlin
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.
Tonight
From £95 per night
Next weekend
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| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | € 10 = £8.56 |
| Language | German |
| Average weekend price | £97 per night |
| Average weekday price | £103 per night |
| Typical stay | 2 nights |
Points of interest in Berlin
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Berlin
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Alexanderplatz
1.6 miles from city centre
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Kurfürstendamm
2.5 miles from city centre
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Potsdamer Platz
0.4 miles from city centre
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Berlin Olympic Stadium
5.8 miles from city centre
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Brandenburg Gate
0.1 miles from city centre
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Waldbühne
6.2 miles from city centre
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Friedrichstraße
0.7 miles from city centre
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Gendarmenmarkt
0.7 miles from city centre
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Tempodrom
1.1 miles from city centre
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Theater des Westens
2.1 miles from city centre
Berlin reviews
What other travellers say about Berlin
The city is wonderful, though I spent my time in East Berlin...
18 April 2024
The city is wonderful, though I spent my time in East Berlin, I'm sure it is true for the whole city. Where I was there are lots of cultural, and musical activities, including the Staatsoper unter den Linden. Other events, beautiful parks, friendly people and fantastic chocolate, especially Rausch Chocolate Shop on Charlottenstrasse. There are great shops, including the fabulous Dussmann music and bookstore. All within walking distance of each other. OTOH, the shops are all closed on Sundays, seems it a law. Restaurants and other attractions may be open.
Berlin has a lot to offer its visitors.
18 April 2024
Berlin has a lot to offer its visitors. The best thing I've done was to purchase the "Berlin Welcome Card". It provided me with unlimited use of public transportation and 25 % discount to many attractions, saved me a decent amount of money and allowed me to go around the city with no problems. I must stress that public transportation in Berlin is excellent and getting around is very easy, fast and up to the schedule! My suggestion to other visitors is to prepare in advance and make the plan what should be visited and seen day-by-day. Read a little or more about the events and/or attractions you plan to attend or visit. It helped me a lot to enjoy my stay and discover beauties of Berlin.
The history provided at the attractions was well presented.
18 April 2024
The history provided at the attractions was well presented. The WW2 attractions provided great inside into the atrocities of Hitler. I don’t know why attraction’s aren’t open 7 days a week though. The Reichstag Building, Hitler’s Bunker, Check Point Charlie, Topography of Terror and the Hohenschönhausen Memorial (Cold War Prison) were amongst the best ones to visit.
Was there to visit our son who lives there now.
18 April 2024
Was there to visit our son who lives there now. Have enjoyed all our visits there - still getting to know the transport systems!! Excellent for a city break - can be pricey but this depends where dine.
Berlin is a city of many faces.
17 April 2024
Berlin is a city of many faces. Filled with art and history and good vibes and lots of shopping. There was still a lot more to see and I would love to go back and see it all. The people were very polite and the food was excellent. Stay near or in the centre -that way you can walk to everything (almost). It's a big city, but walking around is lovely, since there is so much green and beautiful parks.
We loved Berlin - it is an exciting, fascinating city with a...
15 April 2024
We loved Berlin - it is an exciting, fascinating city with a troubled history that it clearly doesn't shy away from allowing visitors to get a sense of this. We visited a brilliant exhibition at the National Gallery good value at 14 Euros which I found by chance on the Berlin.de website, a useful source of information. The main sites are well-signposted: Checkpoint Charlie, the Holocaust memorial: we walked through the Tier Garten and along the river. Nice cafe near CC serving coffee and Apfel strudel. There are some great restaurants - we found Metzer Eck not far from our hotel - NB cash only. Transport was easy, accessible and good value. Currywurst a must!
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