Berlin Germany

Overview

Berlin is Germany's capital, combining traces of recent history, world-class museums and a free-spirited culture scene. The Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island and remnants of the Wall are within walking distance, with parks and lakes right inside the city. Its cafés, street food and nightlife suit every budget.

Getting around

U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams and buses share one ticket system, and zones AB cover most trips. Reach BER airport by the FEX or S9 trains, and validate your ticket on first boarding. Renting a bike is handy in the centre.

Where to stay

• Mitte – The historic core with Museum Island, the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag.
• Kreuzberg – An alternative district known for multicultural food, street art and nightlife.
• Prenzlauer Berg – A relaxed district of cafés, boutiques and the Sunday Mauerpark market.
• Charlottenburg – The palace, the Kurfürstendamm shopping boulevard and classic West Berlin charm.

Guide topics

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  Food & Drink

  Berlin's food scene mixes street classics like currywurst and döner with Prussian home cooking and global cuisines. Market halls, bakeries and beer gardens are worth exploring all day.

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  Museums

  Berlin offers a vast range of museums, from UNESCO-listed collections on Museum Island to Cold War and Holocaust documentation. Most are in the centre, a few stops apart by public transport.

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  Hiking

  Berlin is flat and green, with lakes, forests and a former airfield park offering easy walks inside the city. Nature routes like the Spreewald are a short train ride away.

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  Extreme Sports

  Berlin has adventures with a city twist, from climbing gyms and bunker walls to lake sports and underground tours. Longer cycling routes head towards Potsdam.

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  Culture

  Berlin keeps the memory of a divided city alive through monuments, palaces and a vibrant arts scene. From the Brandenburg Gate to the East Side Gallery, its recent history can be read on foot.