Tips From Our Berlin Guides
Staying on-budget
Hotels in the capital often roll out great deals, so when searching for accommodation online, don't limit yourself to non-luxury! Sometimes even 4- or 5-star hotels end up cheaper than 3-stars.
15 Berlin Must-Dos
Berlin is a breath of fresh air for anyone searching for freedom. Here, you can be whoever you want to be: nothing surprises these streets. So, relax, come on in and explore, and be creative, curious, and captivated by the city's spirit. There's something for everyone! Here are some ideas to get you started...
Best Holidays & Seasons to Spend in Berlin
People often ask, "When's the best time to visit Berlin?" But there's only one right answer: "Right now!"
Berlin is always a good idea! No matter how cliché that might sound from travel agents trying to tempt you to one place or another, it's really true this time. Many people think of Berlin as a rather grey, dull city – but those people clearly didn't visit during festivals or national holidays. Berliners love to throw a party, celebrating every holiday that comes their way. King Frederick the Great of Prussia used to live "sans souci!" – that is, free from worry – and now it's your turn to try that lifestyle for size, at least for one day.
Getting to the Centre From the Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is just beyond Berlin's city limits in Zone C, so the cheapest and fastest way to get to the centre is by local train. RB14 or RE7 is your best bet – they run every hour between 5am and 11pm, departing from the lower floor of the airport, and stop at Alexanderplatz, Berlin Central Station (Hauptbahnhof), the zoo, and Charlottenburg. Getting to Friedrichstrasse – the closest station to where we begin our tour – takes just 28 minutes.
Public Transport in Berlin
Tickets & prices
The more basic ticket you can get is the KurzeStrecke, which costs €2 and offers up to three stops on the S- and U-Bahn, or up to six stops on buses and trams. A pack of four tickets costs €6. This is a great option for quick trips.
Berlin Must-Tastes
The drink many Germans flock to Berlin for is Berliner Weisse – the frothy, fizzy, fruity beer that Napoleon dubbed the "Champagne of the North". It's been poured for over a hundred years, often mit schuss, i.e., with a sweet shot of Waldmeister syrup. People usually drink it in a glass with a straw, much like a cocktail, and all beer lovers should try it at least once in their lives – it's even a protected delicacy of cultural heritage!
15 Berlin Must-Sees
Catch the iconic sights of Berlin, from the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate to St. Mary's and many others with Berlin at 15:15! Hear the city's history and fall in love with it through the eyes of a local by booking a tour right here.