Let’s Go to Berlin

Main reasons to visit Berlin

This time, we’ve decided to take you on a quick tour of Germany’s capital, a city rich in history and with wonderful art. The things we’d like to highlight are:

• The Berlin Wall, a barrier stretching for more than 150 kilometres and dividing the city into East and West Berlin between 1961 and 1989.
• The Brandenburg Gate is a kind of a symbol of Berlin as well as a symbol of peace and unity.
• The Museum Island is a unique group of five museums listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Drinking coffee and eating cake on the roof terrace of the parliament with a wonderful view of the city.
• The Grunewald forest where you can rest your eyes from all the concrete.

You can find more useful tips in Alenka’s article. She listed a few excellent ideas about how to explore the city on guided tours through GetYourGuide, which offers affordable services online.

Cheap accommodation in Berlin

You can book your accommodation with the German Jugendherberge, a hostel organisation. There’s the Youth Hostel International in the city centre, an excellent starting point if you want to explore the city, since a lot can be covered by foot. The hostel also has a beer garden, something that’s always a good idea at the end of the day. Or you can choose the newer Youth Hostel Berlin-Ostkreuz, located near the Ostkreuz station. It can also be an excellent starting point for exploring the city.

Even more first-hand travel info about Berlin

Now that cheap accommodation has been taken care of and we’ve got you hooked on the idea of visiting the majestic German capital, let’s take a peek at some travel tips from our travellers. Matej recommends exploring Berlin by bike. And when it comes to the winter season, let us give you a hint – Berlin has an excellent underground network. Aleš explored the city with his fellow students. Nika highly recommends that you book your accommodation as soon as possible. Of course, this doesn’t mean you have to book months in advance, but it might often be crucial if you want to keep the costs low. There’s always a lack of available accommodation in the city during summer, as well as during major fairs and other events, which often take place in Berlin. And then there’s Nastja’s adventures. She decided to visit Berlin in winter. These travelogues were written quite some time ago, though. Perhaps you could be the one to write a fresh new article about Berlin. What do you think? You’re welcome to join our family of travel journalists. They’ve been sharing their travel adventures with us for over ten years.

Did you know?

• Berlin has as many as nine castle, six of which are small and are known in German as Schlösschen.
• In Berlin, you’ll find many stands selling döner kebab, just like in Istanbul.
• Berlin is the most multicultural city in Germany.
• Street musicians are only allowed to perform at 42 of the 173 underground stations.