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Berlin City Breaks

After years of division, Berlin has risen once again to become one of Europe's most glamorous capital cities, with superb museums, fine churches, wide boulevards and a thriving cultural life.

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If you are feeling peckish try a currywurst (a hot dog, sprinkled with curry powder and lashings of warm ketchup) they are delicious. To while away the afternoon on a sunny day, pay a visit to one of the many 'Beach' bars that are located on the banks of the river. Take in the chilled, relaxed atmosphere, try some of the local beer and listen to some soft background music - the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon in this fabulous city.

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Your Accommodation

 



Map Ref. Hotel Rating Price
1 Altberlin Am Potsdamer Platz *** Book from £40 per night
2 Berlin Plaza Hotel *** Book from £32 per night
3 Holiday Inn Berlin City Centre East **** Book from £48 per night
4 Arcotel John F ****PLUS Book from £62 per night
5 The Westin Grand ***** Book from £81 per night
6 Hotel Adlon Kempinski ***** Book from £155 per night

 



 

Must See

 

must see in berlin

The Brandenberg Gate The symbol of Berlin once stood between East and West, and is still its most famous image. 

The Gemäldegalerie One of Germany's great art museums, containing works by Bosch, Dürer, Raphael, Titian and Botticelli.

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Charlottenburg Palace This Baroque summer palace built by Sophie Charlotte features splendid royal apartments and beautiful gardens..

Checkpoint Charlie The one-time crossing point over the Berlin Wall houses a small museum showing the escape methods used to get from East to West.

Deutsche Guggenheim Berlin A state-of-the-art museum for modern art and contemporary exhibitions.



 

Must Do

must do in berlin

Enjoy coffee and cakes at the Operncafé after strolling down the city's vibrant main street, Under den Linden.

|Go window-shopping and people-watching along Kurfürstendamm, or Ku'damm, as the locals know it.

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Catch a concert by the Berlin Philaharmonic, one of the best orchestras in the world.

Berlin Zoo was founded in 1844 and holds more than 13,000 animals and an impressive aquarium - perfect for sunny afternoons..

Explore the Tiergarten, a vast park that used to be a private hunting ground for the electors of Prussia.

 

 

 

Food & Drink

food and drink in berlin

For traditional German food and drink, beer and sausages may be the most well-known, but Berlin has some specialities of its own. Berliners often keep out the cold with Erbensuppe, a pea soup often supplemented by slices of sausage. For a snack lunch, try some pumpernickel, a dark black rye bread, maybe spread with some Hase im Topf, a delicious hare paté. Bratwurst with chips or potato salad is always good, and if you still have room, the selection of cakes on offer will make your eyes water.

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If you are feeling more adventurous take a wander around the east of the city and try some of the newer Asian and Middle Eastern influenced cuisine, delightful delicately-spiced fusion dishes.

As a wine country Germany has a mixed reputation, however some of the world's most elegant and aromatically pure white wines are produced in Germany, and their beer is legendary - try a few to find your favourite.

 

Shopping

shopping in berlin

Kurfürstendamm is the city's main shopping street, with a number of excellent department stores. The streets leading from it are also good for general shopping, with Tauentzienstrasse and the surrounding areas specialize in German fashion. There are a number of shopping malls, including the new Potsdamer Platz arcades while the swankiest boutiques are found along Friedrichstrasse.

 

 



Excursions

excursions in berlinBerlin City Circle Tour

Explore Berlin at your leisure by bus with 16 hop-on-hop-off stops.

Departs: daily. Duration: valid for 24 hours.
Adults from £16.

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Berlin Welcome Card
Free entry or discounts for sights, attractions, restaurants and shops plus free use of public transport.

Valid for 3 consecutive days.
Adults from £21.

City Circle Tour and Riverside Trip
See the famous sites of Berlin from two different perspectives, the road and the river. Travel round the city by bus before a relaxing cruise on the river Spree, which winds through the heart of the German capital.

Departs: daily (apr-oct). Duration: valid for 24 hours
Adults from £25.

City Circle Tour and GDR Museum
Explore the sights of this fascinating city before visiting Berlin's most interactive museum. Take a look behind the wall and see what life was like for those living in the East.

Departs: daily. Duration: valid for 24 hours
Adults from £23.

City Circle Tour and TV Tower
Start your day on a high as you skip the queue (time restrictions apply) and take a ride to the top of the iconic TV tower. Travelling at 6 metres per second, the lift will whisk you straight to the 360 degree viewing floor where you can enjoy the panoramic view from over 200 metres above Berlin. With your feet firmly back on the ground, you can spend the rest of the day visiting the famous landmarks of this vibrant city using the hop on, hop off service of the City Circle Tour.

Departs: daily. Duration: valid for 24 hours
Adults from £27.

 

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