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City Guide Berlin, Germany

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While it was synonymous with a divided Germany for so many years in the past, Berlin now symbolizes the unification of the country. Today the German Parliament sits here to discuss issues affecting the country just footsteps away from the Brandenburg Gate, a reminder of both division and unity. The German capital also makes for the perfect city destination, with plenty to do both before and after dark.

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Berlin Podcasts

Berlin - On Museumsinsel

Located at the top of Unter den Linden in Berlin, Museumsinsel is where you will find the German capital's main museums. These include the Altes Museum and Pergamonmuseum. In this podcast Hostelworld.com's Colm Hanratty speaks to Mechtild Kronenburg from the National Museums of Berlin to find out about these museums and more.

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Berlin Pocket Guide
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Berlin City Reviews

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    craigholland6445

    Berlin Break

    Amazing liberal & cultural city. I spent my time sucking up the atmosphere & exploring the city streets. Once you've checked off all the major attractions be sure to ask a local for their favorite bar/gallery/chill-out-spot/kebab-shop/ anything-you-can-think of, there is so much to discover in this city. Definitely hunt down some live music once the sun falls.

    Insider Tip:Berlin has many major attractions, however there are many more you would never know existed without a little inside knowledge. Don't be scared to spark up a conversation with a Berliner & ask for their favorite parts of town.

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    gerardl

    Ich will ein Berliner sein! (I wish I could be a Berliner)

    I am a little biased because Berlin is my favourite of the European capitals. Nowhere else in Europe do you get first world culture at almost third world prices. Love the bars, the way the parties go another night, alright, the shops and general cultural vibe around the place. Cheap bar, a whole array of cheap and ethnically diverse eats, and some cool people, only downside is that every time I go I feel less with it, oh well, have to move there some day

    Insider Tip:Heaven for urbex fans, there is an abandoned theme park called Spreepark in the East, plus a Cold War era listening station called Teufelsberg in the Gruenwald forest, happy trails!

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    HannahH33

    A city that offers everything

    I had planned to stay in Berlin for a few days but had to extend it to a week because there is just so much to see! The museums are wonderful, especially about World War Two, but there is also just a presence of history everywhere you go. The people are very friendly and generally good with English, and the nightlife upholds it's reputation. As a vegetarian, Berlin was easy to eat out in as there is a very wide range of cuisines, as well as some of the best (and cheapest) kebabs I've ever had.

    Insider Tip:Try Mustafa's kebabs near mehringdammer platz - the best thing I've wet tasted. There's always a line, even in winter, and well worth the wait. Explore Kreuzberg, the Turkish district. It's a very alternative area with lots of cool cafes and street art. The Jewish Museum is a must, it physically makes you feel like you were alongside the Jews during the war.

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    xmyu07

    I miss cities...

    After living in the "countryside" for months I'm craving for big cities. Berlin is a very user-friendly city. Conveniet public transportation system. Not too expensive to stay or eat. Only thing is, Berlin is not so friendly at night for girl who's travelling along...

    Insider Tip:If there's no long queue in front of a museum, then get a ticket!! I spent 2.5 hours from 530 - 8pm waiting to get into Bode Museum... When i first passed the gate there was no queue, but I was so hungry after 4hrs in Pegamonmuseum and I left for some food... Then when I returned 20min later, the ticket booth was closed! And there were 100 people in the queue! Afte I joined 200 more were waiting behind me... Only had 1.5 hrs in the museum which is the greatest pity in Berlin... >

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    anaferranti

    Berlin Trip

    Berlin is wonderful, I loved this city and I will comeback in another chance. The city is big, but conserved the characteristics of small cities. Berlin have many touristics points that you visit walking or using the metro, that isn't expensive like London (for example). The germany people is very nice and helpfull.

    Insider Tip:You can used the walking tour for visit the principal touristics point in one day. In another day tou can visite the Berlin Parlament, this visit needed booking in the Parlament site with 3-5 days before. You can use trais for visit a Camp Concentration and Potsdam (a citie near Berlim with famous palaces).

Germany: Itinerary

Berlin is Germany’s best known city due to its turbulent history. But that’s all in the past now and Berlin is a city looking forward. It offers travellers the perfect mix of sightseeing, history and culture. On top of that it has a stomping nightlife and endless (yet reasonable) restaurants.

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Berlin Tours

Sachsenhausen Memorial Tour

Sachsenhausen Memorial Tour

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Third Reich Berlin - student rate

Third Reich Berlin - student rate

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