Berlin, the capital of Germany, boasts of a number of great traditions in culture and history, and all of them are embedded in the marvelous city itself. It is a mistake to think that Berlin is only famous because of the Berlin Wall. The city is bustling with museums and a total of 170 palaces and churches with great historical and architectural meanings. A simple 24 hour tour of this place is not enough.
Before you leave for Germany, and Berlin in particular, always be sure to have a passport with you at all times. This is your ticket to anywhere; every time you check in to a hotel, pay large amounts of money and leave or enter the country, you will need your passport. If you’re planning to book without a passport, forget the travel. Secure your passport first, and now you’re ready.
By taking the plane, you’ll be arriving either in Tegel or Schonefeld International Airports. Tegel is 11kms from Berlin and Schonefeld is 23kms. It’s best to reserve a hotel and let them pick you up when you arrive if you’re not fluent with German. If you don’t, you could end up becoming lost.
It is really easy to get around in Berlin. However, you’ll have problems if you want to see everything. Berlin is the center of just about everything in Germany, may it be about history, arts, literature and religion. For you to avoid any confusion on where to go, it’s best to book a foot tour around the city. There are a lot of agencies there and your hotel should have one of their numbers. Many can also book the trip themselves. Other available Berlin tours are via taxi, bus, bicycle or car, which can be arranged via websites such as BerlinCityTours.com. These sites offer sightseeing and guided tours of Berlin, which include daily walking, boat, bus and bike tours in and around Berlin. Because there are so many museums and palaces out there, you just have to make sure you are going to the places which really interest you. Ask the tour organizers beforehand about the tour plan so that you would know how it would start and end. There you will get to see the museums dedicated to the Berlin Wall, the Second World War, ancient artifacts, the famous writers and composers of the country, and even a sex museum which is of course for adults only.
Aside from the museums, palaces and historic places, Berlin has a lively night life. If you’re booked right in the center of Berlin, there are clubs that feature DJs all night. There are also some “underground” parties which are not so underground. These were abandoned buildings that were utilized to be party places. You may get into a line just to enter but there are many choices so you just have to look for the perfect place for you. Most of the night parties are techno and club music and could be quite loud for those who are little bit older. If you want softer music, be sure to check out places that close early where bars often features simple music and a great night of beer.
The food in Berlin can be considered as the melting pot of all the cuisines of the country. With so many minorities in the capital you can be assured of something really different from the regular German dish. In local bars and restaurants, always expect something big. The food and drinks are always in bigger size, and you may find that you can’t seem to finish them. This tradition of serving of course can’t be found in fine dining hotels are restaurants. But in traditional bars be sure to expect the biggest platter and the biggest mug you could have for your beers.
Of course, Berlin will not leave all the “shopaholics” coming together to visit the place. Malls and boutiques can be found all over the city, you just can’t seem to get enough of it. Berlin is the first city in Germany to be granted with independence on what time they want to open or close in any day of the week. There are also shopping streets that speak of the culture of the inhabitants of the area. There are also fashionable wears that speak of Berlin, and you could bring them home telling everyone how you’ve been there and enjoyed it.
Berlin has definitely changed since the reunification in 1990. With the destruction of the Berlin wall, changes have been made to residents and there is no way of telling where the development would end and start again.
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