Who doesn’t love Berlin? The capital of Germany is a must-see travel destination, especially when it comes to enjoying the last months of the year when the city turns into a real-life Christmas-fairy-tale. There are about 80 Christmas markets spread out all over the city to explore whilst eating sweet waffles and enjoying classic mulled…
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What to do in Berlin for the ultimate city break
Berlin is one of those cities nobody visits just once. It’s the perfect European capital for a cheeky city escape that won’t break the bank, with legendary nightlife, mind-blowing food and no end of cool and unusual things to do – not to mention some award-winning hostels . So where do you start with a city this vast?…
Where to stay in Berlin: your neighbourhood bible
Unlike cities such as Paris and Amsterdam, Berlin doesn’t have a true centre. Or rather, it has lots of them. This is probably due to its vast size and the fact it spent decades as two cities during the Cold War. This quirk is today one of the city’s best features, and the reason so…
21 stunning pictures from the Berlin Festival of Lights
The Berlin Festival of Lights is an annual event that takes place over 10 days in October. Some of the city’s most famous attractions, including Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Cathedral and the Berlin Victory Column, are transformed into dazzling light installations and works of art. The event has been running for over ten years, and ever…
15 of the best cheap restaurants in Berlin
Berlin is a melting pot of international cuisines that are as affordable as they are delicious. From raw zucchini noodles to the best kebab you’ll ever taste, you can find amazing meals for well under €10. Here are 15 of our favourite cheap eats in Berlin. 1. Chutnify 📷 @Adam Berry Most Indian restaurants in…
The best free things to do in Munich
When you think of Munich, chances are the first thing that springs to mind is Oktoberfest, and all the lederhosen-wearing, beer-drinking fun that comes hand-in-hand with the world’s biggest beer festival. And that’s fine – Oktoberfest is pretty high on most travellers’ ‘to-do’ list. Having said that, there are many more things to do in…
15 Free Things to Do in Berlin
Looking for things to do for free in Berlin? With such a rich history there’s something brilliant to check out practically everywhere you look in Berlin . Fortunately, many of this city’s most sought-after sights are also free to explore. From museums to music to markets, we have your guide to getting to know Berlin for free….
3 days in Berlin, Germany
3 days in Berlin Day 1 – Take in all the main sites Start the day by embarking on a free walking tour which departs from outside the Starbucks Café at 11am (they also leave at 1pm and 4pm) on Unter den Linden (just at the Brandenburg Gate). The tour takes in all the best sites…
3 days in the Bavarian capital, Germany
Day 1 – A day in the Alstadt Using Hauptbahnhof as a base point, walk east down Neuhauserstrasse and you will arive at Maxburgstrasse. Visit St Michael’s Church, the first of many that can be found in and around theAlstadt (Old Town). From here walk round to the Frauenkirche and after visiting that church go all…
How to spend 5 days in Berlin, Germany
Day 1 – Break the divide As we all know, Berlin was divided between east and west until the infamous Berlin Wall was metaphorically torn down in 1989. When it was torn down, some of the social differences between both sides were demolished with it. Both sides have been rebuilding itself since, the Eastern side doing…
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