History of Berlin

Visit the remains of the Berlin Wall (East Side Gallery and Checkpoint Charlie), the world famous Field of Steles with its Information Centre 'Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe', and the Jewish Museum to learn about Jewish life in Germany

Stroll along the boulevard Unter den Linden

Berlin's most beautiful avenue leading from Pariser Platz at the Brandenburg Gate to the Schlossbrücke.

Berlin TV Tower

Take in unbeatable 360-degree views of Berlin from the Fernsehturm viewing platform, Germany's tallest structure.

Charlottenburg Palace

A splendid baroque palace with a park built as a summer residence for Queen Sophie Charlotte, the wife of Frederick III.

Gendarmenmarkt

One of Europe's most beautiful squares with the German and French Cathedral.

Berlin Reichstag

Venture to the top of the Reichstag glass dome in the centre of Berlin's governmental district.

Visit Checkpoint Charlie Museum

Stand in a hot spot of the Cold War, the location of the famed tower that symbolised East-West tension.

East Side Gallery

Visit the colourful remains of the Berlin Wall.

Brandenburg Gate

Germany's most iconic monument was once a symbol of a divided city but now stands as a tribute to peace and unity. As you cross from one side to the other, escape the noise of the city in the 'Room of Silence'.

Tiergarten

As well as being one of Germany's largest urban green spaces, the Tiergarten is home to the largest zoo in Europe (which recently received two pandas). You can stroll along the many paths, visit the Bellevue Palace or sit in the charming Café am Neuen See.

Tempelhof Field

Speaking of green spaces within the city, Berlin has turned the abandoned Tempelhof Airport into a trendy place to hang out. Locals and tourists come here to ride their bikes, have a picnic, fly a kite or walk their dog.

The Insider Walking Tour:

This tour will give you an insight into the history of Berlin, from rule under the Prussian kings, through Hitlers' Third Reich, to the Cold War. You will visit the Berlin Wall and the former Death Strip, the site of Hitler's Bunker and the new bunker excavations, Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag with its glass dome, Victory Column, Brandenburg Gate and Potsdamer Platz, as well as the twin cathedrals on Gendarmenplatz, Museum Island, Palast der Republik, Berliner Dom, Unter den Linden and many more sights. Prices start at £12pp (3 hours 45 minutes including guide.)

City Circle Yellow Tour:

This tour offers an ideal way to explore the city of Berlin and visit the main tourist highlights in one day. You will see sights such as; the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Potsdamer Square, the Town Hall, Fernsehturm, Unter Den Linden, the Brandenburg Gate, the Victory Column, Charlottenburg Palace and many more. Make as many stops as you like and continue your trip on the next available bus. Your ticket is valid for a full day during the hours of operation. Prices start at £18pp including coach transport.

Restaurant Borchardt

Popular with actors and politicians, this true Berlin institution is particularly famous for its delicious Wiener Schnitzel.

Café Wintergarten im Literaturhaus

This lovely Art Nouveau building with its idyllic garden is extremely popular for a light lunch or afternoon tea.

Café Kranzler, Kurfürstendamm

A traditional and world-renowned café-restaurant with a fantastic terrace.

Eat a currywurst (sausage) at Curry 36

Try Berlin's legendary local delicacy.

Fassbender and Rausch

Discover over 200 varieties of chocolates and truffles.

Markthalle Neun

This giant food market will give you hunger pangs even if you have only just eaten your lunch. There is a wide range of local and European producers offering delicious treats to eat now or take home with you.

Districts

Kurfürstendamm and Tauentzienstraß

The upper part of Kurfürstendamm and the adjacent Tauentzienstraße are especially popular with younger people for their high street names. The area around Adenauerplatz is the most exclusive part of Kurfürstendamm boulevard with many designer stores.

Friedrichstraße

Friedrichstraße boulevard exudes a flair of the twenties. With its newly decorated buildings, exclusive offices and coffee shops, visitors will discover a slice of New York in the heart of Berlin.

Wilmersdorfer Straße

This traditional shopping boulevard offers a huge number of shops and department stores very close to each other.

Hackescher Markt/Spandauer Vorstadt

The Hackescher Markt and its courtyards are a must-see for Berlin visitors. Here, you will find a huge variety of unique art and fashion stores as well as many restaurants and bars.

Nikolaiviertel

A visit to the Nikolaiviertel, a district reconstructed in the style of the Middle Ages, is a very special experience. Besides many museums and the beautiful Nikolai Church, the area offers numerous small souvenir and antique shops.

Stores

KaDeWe (Kaufhaus des Westens)

This huge luxury department store was established nearly a century ago. A special highlight is the food section located on the sixth floor where you can find a variety of more than 1,000 German sausages together with a vast choice of delicacies from all over the world.

Galeries Lafayette

Here, you will find Paris in Berlin. This modern department store was designed by Jean Nouvel and boasts a spectacular interior. The French food department is an absolute must.

Prenzlauer Berg

The Prenzlauer Berg district is one of the most visited areas at night. Here, you will find world cuisine restaurants and numerous bars and pubs.

Hackesche Höfe

With its many famous restaurants, bars and clubs, this part of Berlin is one of the most popular spots in Berlin. Around the corner in the lively Mitte district where you will find numerous bars, restaurants, art galleries and theatres (i.e. Oranienburger Strasse).

Savigny-Platz

A lively area full in Berlin's Charlottenburg district buzzing with bars and restaurants.

Gendarmenmarkt

One of Berlin's upmarket areas with first-class restaurants and exclusive bars.

Nikolaiviertel

In the small alleyways of the historical Nikolaiviertel district you will find plenty of traditional wine taverns and pubs serving local cuisine.