How to Visit Berlin

Transcript The Animal Garden district is one of the best parts of Berlin. It’s most famous for its giant park, which is also called the Tiergarten. This park is over 500 acres. It’s the biggest park in Berlin, and the second biggest in all of Germany. It’s old, too; the name Tiergarten, or animal garden, …

Transcript Some say the Gendarmenmarkt is one of the most elegant places in Europe. It’s at least Berlin’s most beautiful square. Not only is the architecture impressive, but the different buildings all complement one another perfectly. Perhaps even more impressive is that the buildings saw extensive damage during World War II, but were restored completely. …

Transcript One of Berlin’s biggest attractions is its world-class museums. There are so many that it can be hard to know where to start, but Museum Island is always a good choice. This group of museums includes five of the most important ones in the city. The New Museum contains a collection of prehistoric and …

Transcript Berlin might not be as famous for its restaurants as some other European cities, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot of good food to be found. There are a number of choices for fine dining. Fischers Fritz is known for serving the best seafood in the city. Restaurant Reinstoff offers haute cuisine …

Transcript Berlin’s traffic isn’t notoriously bad, as it can be in other cities, but parking is expensive and can be hard to find. So, since Berlin has an excellent public transportation system, there’s not much reason for visitors to drive at all. Berlin’s public transportation network is called the BVG, and it covers all the …

Transcript The least expensive time to visit Berlin is the winter. This is because few tourists come to Berlin during the winter months. It’s an especially good time to visit if you don’t like crowds and you’re looking for some deals on hotels or airfare. However, there is a reason Berlin sees so few visitors …

Transcript Berlin is filled with world-class museums. You might start with Museum Island. This group of museums include the Pergamon Museum, the Bode Museum, the Old Museum, the Old National Gallery, and the New Museum. In these museums, you can see everything from Ancient Egyptian sculptures to 19th-century European paintings. But some of the best …

Transcript Berlin is home to many impressive pieces of architecture, important historical sites, and memorials. The Brandenburg Gate has stood since 1791, surviving World War II. Today, it’s one of Berlin’s best known landmarks. Berlin Cathedral also saw damage in World War II, but after restoration it remains an impressive example of architecture from the …

Transcript Berlin is an old city that has been built and rebuilt over the course of its history. Be sure to spend some time in the Nicholas’ Quarter. This historic district has been restored after it was destroyed in World War II. Today, it’s where you can see examples of old architecture like St Nicholas’ …