The capital of Germany is one of the oldest and at the same time the most modern city in Europe. Today, representatives of all subcultures, nationalities and worldviews flock here. New trends in art and music are born here. In Berlin, every traveler will find something to do and entertainment for every taste.
Young people will like the numerous trendy clubs and restaurants, modern galleries, which are located in the Mitte district. To get acquainted with the local history and culture, you can visit the Museum Island, take a walk along the famous street Under the Linden Trees or through the gardens of Charlottenburg. Berlin also attracts fans of sales and shopping at flea markets.
How to get there
The fastest and most convenient way to get to the German capital is by air. You can make a pleasant journey by train or car. There is an option to get to Berlin on a comfortable tourist bus.
Place of residence
Berlin is ready to offer a variety of accommodation options. In almost every district of the city you can find both a five-star hotel of one of the world’s chains, as well as budget hotels and hostels. Locals often rent out a room or a house. There are much fewer cheap hotels in the eastern part of Berlin than in the western part. Most of the high class hotels are located here.
Attractions and entertainment
Young people will be interested in immersing themselves in the nightlife of the city. The Mitte district, after the unification of the two parts of the city, became the new center. Night clubs, bars, small restaurants, galleries of modern art have opened here. On the streets you can meet representatives of all modern subcultures. Small street food establishments are very popular. Here you can try both the famous currywurst and the best shawarma in Germany.
Fans of interesting gizmos and antiques should definitely visit the numerous flea and antique markets of the city. The most famous and largest is the market in the Tiergarten.
Berlin is able to please lovers of classical art, monuments of culture and architecture. During the war years, many of them were badly damaged by the bombing, but were carefully restored.
The most recognizable building of the city is the Brandenburg Gate, which has become a symbol of the city. From here begins the famous street Under the Linden Trees. Walking along it, you can go to the Palace Bridge, decorated with snow-white statues. In the historical part of the city, it is worth visiting the Alexanderplatz square, which was named after the Russian Emperor Alexander I.
Museum Island, located on the river Spree, deserves special attention. The most famous museums in Germany are collected here: the Pergamon Museum, the Old Museum, the New Museum. In the Pergamon Museum you can see the Babylonian gate of the goddess Ishtar or the market gate of the city of Miletus. Here on the island is the Berlin Cathedral. This is the largest Protestant church. It impresses with its grandeur and magnificence.
And the children will be delighted when they visit the Berlin Zoo. This is the largest zoo in the world, which has the most extensive collection of animals.
It is worth visiting the Schardlottenburg Palace. It was built by the German emperor in honor of his wife and was a country royal residence. Next to the palace there is a magnificent park with flower beds, paths and ponds.
And you can see the magnificent panorama of the city from the observation deck of the Berlin TV Tower.
