Germany · Berlin
Berlin travel guide
History, art and nightlife in Germany's restless capital
The Brandenburg Gate. Photo: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Berlin is a big, spread-out city of distinct neighbourhoods, where Cold War history sits next to cutting-edge galleries, street art and some of the world's most famous clubs.
Museum Island, the Reichstag dome and the East Side Gallery are must-sees, and the city is surprisingly green, with parks, lakes and the old Tempelhof airfield.
What Berlin is known for
- The Berlin Wall
Remains, memorials and stories.
- Museum Island
Five great museums on the Spree.
- Clubbing
Legendary techno clubs.
- Currywurst
And Turkish döner, born here.
Top things to do in Berlin
Where to stay in Berlin
Best time to visit Berlin
Best value: Mar–Apr, Sep–Oct. May to September for outdoor life; December for the Christmas markets.
- Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
- PeakBusiest, highest prices
- QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
Getting there and around
About 1h 45m from London to BER, and flights from most UK airports.
The U-Bahn and S-Bahn cover everything. Buy a day ticket or the Berlin WelcomeCard.
Good to know
- Many places are still cash only.
- Most shops close on Sundays.
- Book the Reichstag dome online in advance.
Berlin FAQ
How many days in Berlin?
Three or four days.
Is Berlin expensive?
Cheaper than London for food and drink.
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