Berlin Pocket Guide

Berlin night life

The pub crawls aren't that great, I would recommend just going to a club yourself. Don't get ready or start pre-drinking too early, the clubs don't open till 11pm and won't be good until later.

Awesome city!

Had a great time in Berlin, there is so much to see. I'm not usually in to my history but with a city that has such an amazing one, you have to visit the historical sights/monuments; Brandenburg Tor, Reichstag, Holocaust memorial etc. The night life is also awesome, some really nice bars where the beers are quite cheap.

Insider Tip:We were only there for 3 days, you need to go for longer to really do it all!

Nice relaxed city but not set up for tourists.

Berlin is a very nice city with a relaxed air about it. I think it would be a very pleasant place to live. It also has a fascinating history, and many wonderful sites to visit. However, compared to other major tourist destinations, I felt Berlin did very little to cater to its tourists. Public transport, while fantastic, is complex and confusing for outsiders, and the stations do not have many signs or maps to help those who may be lost. The same goes for obvious tourist attractions.

Insider Tip:Eat lots of currywurst! Cheap and delicious!

Berlin, the Urban Jungle

If you're going to Germany I would definitely check out Berlin. It is a very interesting city, with a lot of culture and history. There is a lot to see in the city, including museums, buildings and cool artwork. The city structure is also really interesting, I could not get over how green everything was. I would definitely recommend visiting here.

Insider Tip:Learn how to use the U and S trains because it's the easiest way to get around. The free walking tour (Sandemans?) is a great way to get a feel for the history of the area, and also learn where you're going. Apart from the main attractions I would also recommend checking out Kruezburg and the East Side Gallery. If you want to learn about some of the history of the war, the Topography of Terror and the museum underneath the Holocaust Memorial are free entry and very informative. Checkpoint Charlie also good

Rich with history and culture

Berlin isn't the most picturesque of cities in Europe, but it's one of the most fascinating to visit. Berlin's pivotal role in history, notably the Holocaust and the Cold War, has inspired many of the monuments, exhibits, and museums that tourists enjoy today. Nightlife is great, and there's just always a lot going on. Accommodations and food are very affordable. It's extremely cosmopolitan, and you will find people here from all walks of life.

Insider Tip:The Sunday flea market at Mauerpark is a gold mine of thrift treasures-- and where you'll encounter the highest concentration of hipsters in the world (don't worry, they don't bite). Berlin is huge and sprawling, so you will want to make use of the public transportation. It's a bit pricey, but in my experience, it's a bit ambivalent as to whether you actually have to pay to use it or not... You could explore the central district of Mitte on foot, which contains most of the famous monuments.