Tiergarten
1 miles from downtown
Leaves dance on the morning breeze in Tiergarten Park, before Potsdamer Platz bursts to life as a network of malls and eateries. The sound of Berlin's orchestra floats through the Kulturforum Cultural Complex. Bellevue Palace glows a little more in the evening light, just as the nocturnal animals of Berlin Zoo wake up.
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Charlottenburg
2.9 miles from downtown
This art-filled district is home to affluent city-dwellers. There’s a country feel to the lush grounds at Charlottenburg Palace, which houses a collection of opulent treasures. Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church is an unforgettable 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 downtown
Near the sleepy residential neighborhood of Moabit, you’ll find the lush forests and groves of Tiergarten. The Berlin Philharmonic and New National Gallery offer a dose of culture. Wedding is home to Berlin’s students and young professionals, with affordable housing plus bars and clubs for hanging out late into the night.
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Kreuzberg
1.6 miles from downtown
Couples walk hand-in-hand by the waterfall in Viktoriapark, while the experimental Gleisdreieck Park shows what a former no-man’s-land combined with a little imagination can create. 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 $17 a night
Schöneberg
2 miles from downtown
Diversity is the norm in Schöneberg, in Western Berlin, and the area is steeped in bohemian style. The out-of-use Tempelhof Airport hosts barbecues and concerts without a plane in sight, and the men of Nollendorfplatz wave their rainbow flags proudly. The liberty bell in Rathaus Schöneberg—the historic town hall—tolls with the sounds of freedom.
Places to stay from $24 a night
Friedrichshain
3.2 miles from downtown
Friedrichshain is where lovers love and the young-at-heart play. The conversation—and coffee—flows in Boxhagener Platz’s eateries. Boutiques and bars fill the center, and the thumping beats of Revaler Strasse’s clubs spread fun into the night. The famous East Side Gallery memorial is a stretch of the Berlin Wall covered in murals.
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Berlin is a fast-growing city where innovation and diversity come together to create a young and exciting culture. Join a walking tour and you’ll find plenty of jaw-dropping street art and experience the same music scene that drew in former residents David Bowie and Iggy Pop. The city is also one of Europe’s major startup capitals, with new companies opening every week.
However, the city’s biggest attractions are its historic landmarks. The Reichstag wows visitors with its shiny glass dome, while sections of the graffiti-covered 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 the summer, the weather is perfect for seeing the city on foot or enjoying a picnic in Tiergarten Park.
In the winter visitors flock to Germany’s capital to see festive Christmas Markets like the annual Berliner Weihnachtszeit located behind Alexanderplatz. Bundle up and sip on mugs of hot Glühwein while you check out all the stalls. You might even pick up a few souvenirs to remind you of this fairytale setting.
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Most popular time to visit | October-December |
Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
Local currency | € 1 = $1.08 |
Language | German |
Average weekend price | $110 per night |
Average weekday price | $123 per night |
Average stay | 2 nights |
Alexanderplatz
1.6 miles from downtown
Kurfürstendamm
2.5 miles from downtown
Potsdamer Platz
0.4 miles from downtown
Berlin Olympic Stadium
5.8 miles from downtown
The Brandenburg Gate
0.1 miles from downtown
Waldbühne
6.2 miles from downtown
Friedrichstrasse
0.7 miles from downtown
Gendarmenmarkt
0.7 miles from downtown
KaDeWe
1.8 miles from downtown
Unter den Linden
0.4 miles from downtown
Fantastic city for food.
March 26, 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.
March 25, 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...
March 25, 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...
March 22, 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.
March 21, 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...
March 20, 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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