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Berlin

History, art and nightlife in a city that never stops reinventing itself.

Reviewed October 2026. Times and rules change, so check before you travel.

When to go

May to September for beer gardens and lakes. Late November to December for Christmas markets.

Getting in from the airport

Berlin Brandenburg (BER) is linked to the centre by the FEX Airport Express, regional trains and the S-Bahn. Hauptbahnhof is about 30 minutes away. You need an ABC-zone ticket from the airport.

Where to stay

Mitte

Museum Island, galleries and the Brandenburg Gate.

Kreuzberg

Food markets, bars and canal-side walks.

Prenzlauer Berg

Cafés, parks and the Sunday Mauerpark flea market.

Friedrichshain

The East Side Gallery and clubs.

What to book ahead

Register in advance for a free visit to the Reichstag dome.
See the Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Straße.
Spend a day on Museum Island.
Walk or cycle across the old airfield at Tempelhofer Feld.

Tickets & tours in Berlin ↗

Local tips

Most shops close on Sundays.
Carry some cash; a few bars and cafés still don't take cards.
Validate paper tickets before you board.

Staying connected

Get a Germany eSIM before you fly and you'll have data the moment you land. How eSIMs work.

eSIM for Berlin ↗

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