Few places are as universally popular as Berlin, and it’s not difficult to understand why. The city has a very rich history whilst simultaneously containing the latest in art, fashion and architecture. The various parts of the city such as Tiergarten, Mitte, Kreuzberg and Prenzlauer Berg all have their unique characters. Berlin succeeds in the feat of combining small town with city, historic with modern and hectic with meditative. Just open up your senses and embark on a journey of discovery.

Berlin is one of Europe’s most fascinating cities. Its range of culture and sights is astonishing....

Berlin has a magnificent range of sightseeing opportunities, from the historic museums of...

This awe-inspiring building houses the German parliament (Bundestag). Completely restyled by the...

One of Berlin’s most beautiful places is this little island situated in the River Spree. On it...

Here you can feel the atmosphere of the old East Berlin. For more colourful views you can ride to...

Like the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the Brandenburger Tor is one of Berlin’s most important places....

Schloss Charlottenburg is a magnificent baroque castle built in 1701 (subsequently rebuilt and...

The longest and best preserved part of the Berlin Wall is called the East Side Gallery. Situated...

Europe’s largest Jewish museum holds 2000 years of Jewish history. The museum’s original...

Here you’ll find cubism, surrealism and German expressionism including Dalí, Kandinsky and Miró as...

This famous building from 1881 shows exciting art and photography exhibitions from all over the...

Many museums are open till 22 on Thursdays and offer free entry for the last four hours.

Eating out in Berlin is great fun for many reasons there’s a multitude of restaurants, the standard...

Vau is classed as an ”Edelküche” (noble kitchen) and has a Michelin star. Celebrity chef Kolja...

A mixture of an Austrian alpine hut and a cosy Parisian bistro. Booker prize winner Jeffrey...

Fittingly, one of Berlin’s best restaurants is situated on one of Berlin’s best streets. Enjoy...

This famous sushi restaurant is situated in one of the most charming areas of West Berlin. Here...

One of the city’s best Thai restaurants with an elegant atmosphere, well chilled wines and...

Ming Dynastie serves first-class Chinese food from famous traditions such as Szezuan, Canton and...

Karl Wannemacher, one of Germany’s most famous chefs serves his renowned food in this pleasant...

Berlin’s favourite pizzeria. Delicious pizzas are served at top speed. The atmosphere is happy and...

The Japanese and West European mix makes this restaurant a popular one. In the middle of the...

This restaurant offers a wide range of Italian foods, fish, meats and vegetarian dishes. Great...

Berliners spend a lot of time in their cafés, eating brunch, reading newspapers and watch people...

Café au lait is called ”galao” in Portuguese and is best enjoyed with a Portuguese cake or toast...

At the bohemian and hip Schwarz-Sauer you can enjoy a brunch and read a newspaper. You can sit...

Among the galleries in the inner courtyard art dealers sit sipping tea and scones. This is a...

This fantastic villa contains the city’s oldest Viennese Coffeehouse. Everything from the delicious...

Berlin is the city of cocktails as well as beer. Here you’ll find many well-educated, elegantly...

Behind the almost invisible door there are crowds of chic Mitte inhabitants and young businessmen....

The Würgeengel is arguably Berlin’s most charming bar. Artists and actors come here to enjoy a...

A luxurious addition to Berlin’s bar menu is the Victoria Bar. The Bar’s stylish interior with...

103 is the place for Mitte’s more eccentric inhabitants, a place where they can gossip from early...

12 floors up in a skyscraper at the Alexanderplatz you can dance until sunrise. Young and beautiful...

If a good techno DJ comes to town this is where you’ll find him or her. In smart premises with a...

WMF is an institution. For a Berlin club it is normal to move between various addresses and WMF has...

At this Sky Lounge every visitor has a magnificent view of Kurfürstendamm while they have a...

On the 16th and 17th floor, being the highest located lounge and restaurant in Berlin, this place...

An exclusive club lounge which overlooks the Potzdamer Platz.

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On the long Friedrichstraße you find Galeries Lafayette with Escada, Boss and H&M. For the car...

If you’re looking for luxury then you’ve come to the right place. On the west side parade there are...

If you jump off the train at Hackescher Markt it’s difficult not to devote the rest of the day to...

Europe’s biggest department store, KaDeWe (Kaufhaus des Westens), has already celebrated its 100th...

Friedrichstrasse’s pearl! Here you’ll find Gucci, La Perla and Yves Saint Laurent under one and the...

Berlin too has been enriched by one of the world’s best known French department stores. Four floors...

An American style shopping centre with lots of everything. You’ll find Mango, Esprit, H&M och...

There is a wide variety of hotels in Berlin, booking before travelling is recommended.

The Grand Hyatt leaves little to desire in the form of luxury and comfort. Near the ultramodern...

The Hotel Adlon is close to the Brandenburg Gate and competes with it for attention. Greta Garbo...

The owners have sensitively selected antique furniture for the various rooms ”The Red”, ”The...

Ackselhaus is a real gold nugget with personally designed rooms and apartments. Situated in a...

A hotel to enjoy is the Honigmond (Honeymoon) in Mitte. Carefully renovated in Baroque style with...

In a charming street in Mitte lies the welcoming Andechser Hof. The young owners have designed the...

A new design hotel with wonderful beds and great ambiance. The smart interior together with...

This accommodation is a small, family-run hotel. It is located in the heart of Berlin and offer...

From the two international Berlin airports – Tegel and Schönefeld – it’s easy to get to the city....From Shhönenfeldt there’s an AirportExpress-train (€2.80, 30 min). Otherwise there’s bus 171 to...

The underground system in Berlin is easy to use and very efficient. The U-Bahn is the ordinary...

Taxis are relatively cheap in Berlin. When you start your taxi journey, the taximeter’s fixed...

You can buy stamps at the post office and some tobacconists. Open times vary, but 9–18 weekdays and...

In case of acute need of medical care, please call +49 (0)30 310 031. Otherwise there is Call a Doc...

For urgent need of dental care please call +49 (0)30 8900 4333.

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Berlin is the city with the best of snacks – falafels! At Dada Falafel you can combine falafels...

The Germans still stubbornly dub their films. But at the charming Babylon (open Mon-Wed) you can...

Swimming in a pool? In the ’Badeschiff’ in Berlin-Treptow, the biggest pool is inside of a ship in...

Berlin is the promised land of flea markets with antiques, clothes and fifties designs. Try the one...

Berliners’ love of good food is shown in the fantastic brunches prepared in the city’s cafés....

Short of time, hard to choose - here are ten of Berlin’s gold nuggets. 1. Museuminsel. Historic...