{"id":22757,"date":"2020-03-10T19:50:28","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T18:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/?p=22757"},"modified":"2025-11-25T21:13:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T20:13:01","slug":"berlin-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/berlin-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of Berlin Germany: The Ultimate Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Berlin is different.<\/strong> This is something you will notice immediately just walking down the streets. The city of Berlin is the most hipster and artsy destination we know, amongst all the German-speaking countries. It is anything but spruced up.<\/strong> We would not necessarily say that Berlin is beautiful in the classical sense. However, we do believe that you should experience at least once, the unique charm of this city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this travel guide, we will share with you what you can expect on your trip to Berlin. Which sights should you not miss? What are the top things to do and see in Berlin? Where are some good places for coffee and lunch? And very importantly, our hotel tips for where you should stay. After countless trips to Berlin, we have summarised our best tips<\/strong> in this Berlin travel guide for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Travel Guide Berlin: What to Do and See<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brandenburg Gate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One thing is for certain: You simply cannot miss the landmark of Berlin<\/strong>. It is one of the top things to see in Berlin. The classical gate of triumph is considered a symbol of the turbulent history of the division and reunification of Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Brandenburg Gate itself is quickly explored, as there are no museums or exhibitions to visit nearby. Nevertheless, we like to simply admire the beautiful structure and would recommend you to come twice if you can. Once during the day and once in the evening, because the illuminated Brandenburg Gate<\/strong> is quite stunning when contrasted against the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information about visiting the Brandenburg Gate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/em> Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin
Getting there:<\/em> U-Bahn or S-Bahn to Brandenburger Tor Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Berlin Dome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The largest church in Berlin is also very worth seeing. There is a little special activity waiting for you here: you can actually climb up to the top<\/strong> of the Berlin Dome. There are 270 steps to conquer before you can enjoy the magnificent view, directly overlooking Berlin Mitte and the Museum island. Definitely a highlight! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our tip:<\/strong> You can do some great long exposures at the back of the Berlin Dome from the banks of the Spree river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information about visiting the Berlin Dome<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/em> Am Lustgarten, 10178 Berlin
Getting there:<\/em> U-Bahn or S-Bahn to Alexanderplatz Station, S-Bahn to Hackescher Markt Station
Admission:<\/em> 10 Euros<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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East Side Gallery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Who hasn\u2019t heard of the famous street art mural showing the kiss between Brezhnev and Honecker? It is located on the longest surviving section of the Berlin Wall, the so-called East Side Gallery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The East Side Gallery houses a total of 100 paintings and over 1.3 km<\/strong>. This makes the East Side Gallery the largest open-air gallery in the world. You can either walk along Warschauer Stra\u00dfe or Ostbahnhof. There is no other place in Berlin where the history of division and reunification is as present as it is here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information about visiting the East Side Gallery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/em> M\u00fchlenstra\u00dfe 3-100, 10243 Berlin
Getting there:<\/em> U-Bahn\/S-Bahn to Warschauer Stra\u00dfe Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The striking Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church is one of the most important sights in Berlin. It consists of a historic church ruin and two new buildings, which stands as a memorial against the war<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A very well known sight, is the view of the altar inside the octagonal building. The front face of the new building is decorated with stained glass art, however the interesting fact here is: the reason why the stained glass windows glow so intensely blue, is actually due to the LED lights behind them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information about the visit of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/em> Breitscheidplatz, 10789 Berlin
Getting there:<\/em> U-Bahn or S-Bahn to Zoologischer Garten Station or U-Bahn to Kurf\u00fcrstendamm Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reichstag Building<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Reichstag building is one of the most famous and beautiful buildings in Berlin. This historic building was renovated in the 90s with an extension of the glass dome<\/strong> and observation deck, which you can visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entrance to the dome is free but you do have to register in advance<\/strong>. For more information, you can visit the official website of the German Bundestag: Reichstag Building – Dome & Roof Terrace<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps you would rather take part in a guided tour? Then maybe this will be of interest to you.<\/p>\n\n\n

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You can book the tour here:<\/strong> Guided Tour of Parliamentary District & Reichstag with Plenary Hall and Dome<\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Information about the visit of the Reichstag building<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/em> Platz der Republik 1, 11011 Berlin
Getting there:<\/em> U-Bahn to Bundestag Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Holocaust Memorial<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most impressive places to visit in Berlin is the Memorial to the Murdered Jews<\/strong> of Europe – also known as the Holocaust Memorial in short. It consists of 2711 different sized concrete blocks<\/strong>, which are strung together across a huge area. While you can view the memorial from the outside, there are also many gentle sloping corridors for you to stroll around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The memorial is accessible for free at any time of the day. There is also an underground exhibition<\/strong> that is very worth seeing, called the “Place of Information”. This exhibition is open every day except Mondays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information about visiting the Holocaust Memorial<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/em> Cora-Berliner-Strasse 1, 10117 Berlin
Getting there:<\/em> U-Bahn or S-Bahn to Brandenburger Tor Station
Admission:<\/em> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jewish Museum Berlin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not to be confused with the Holocaust Memorial, the Jewish Museum of Berlin<\/strong> is the largest Jewish museum in all of Europe in fact, and we find its elaborate designs very impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Berlin for a long time or perhaps looking for an alternative on a rainy day, then we can certainly recommend a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n

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You can book you ticket here:<\/strong> Jewish Museum Berlin<\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Information about the visit to the Jewish Museum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/em> Lindenstra\u00dfe 9-14, 10969 Berlin
Getting there:<\/em> U-Bahn to Hallesches Tor Station
Admission:<\/em> 10 Euros (Core exhibition is free)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Checkpoint Charlie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This former border crossing<\/strong> of historically divided Berlin is well known, but is not one of the big highlights of the city, in our opinion. Nowadays, at Checkpoint Charlie, you\u2019ll find somewhat of a remodelled guardhouse with “soldiers”. Our conclusion: perhaps worth seeing once if it fascinates you, but there are much more exciting places in Berlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information about visiting Checkpoint Charlie<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/em> Friedrichstrasse 43-45, 10117 Berlin
Getting there:<\/em> U-Bahn to Kochstra\u00dfe\/Checkpoint Charlie Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hackesche H\u00f6fe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Hackesche H\u00f6fe is a complex of historic buildings<\/strong> and, as the name H\u00f6fe (meaning courtyard) suggests, it consists of a total of eight courtyards<\/strong> in its complex. In these courtyards, you will find several shops, restaurants and cafes. They even have a cinema here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the building fronts are very artistically curated, so it might be worthwhile to walk through the courtyards at least once to admire the all various art works. The Haus Schwarzenberg<\/strong> courtyard was the one that stood out the most to us with its crumbling walls and scattered graffiti art. In this particular courtyard, you will also find the entrance to the Anne Frank Center as well as to the Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information about visiting the Hackesche H\u00f6fe<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/em> Rosenthaler Stra\u00dfe 40-41, 10178 Berlin
Getting there:<\/em> S-Bahn to Hackescher Markt Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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